Hummus Grill

October 8, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,HUMMUS,SOUP,CHICKEN KABOBS)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BY MALE FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED A SOAPY TOWEL BEING USED TO WASH POTS,RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACED ON UPPER SHELF ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS STORED INSIDE OF SEVERAL COOLERS (SLICED TOMATOES,SALADS,DRESSINGS,HUMMUS,ETC)WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS OF WHEN FOOD WAS PREPARED AND TO BE CONSUMED OR USED BY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 23
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF FOOD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH RECEIPT OF SERVICE FOR ONE CURRENT CALENDAR YEAR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLA ENTRY DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELVING UNIT OF REAR PREP TABLES MUST REMOVE FOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LID ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO,REMOVE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET, GRILL TABLE & PREP TABLES.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT BOTH HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA & HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 5, 2024: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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