Hema's Kitchen

August 24, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WALLS OF BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, PORK, RICE, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012
code 21
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING, FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 4/28/17. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010
code 28
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2049477, DATED 4/28/2017. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED; #32; REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR SWINGING DOORS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN, THEY ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN RUST FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN REACH IN 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS & WALL BASE)IN PREP AREA, UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LEAKY LOWER PIPE AND LOOSE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 28, 2017: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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