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Shawarma Inn
May 27, 2025 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings11
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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food left unprotectedOfficial wording: Food Separated And ProtectedInspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. RAW BEEF BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED SAUCES. RAW EGGS ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH LETTUCE AND CILANTRO. SOME EGGS NOTED CRACKED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: OBSERVED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER SUCH AS HUMMUS, COOKED BEANS, CHICKEN, SOUP ETC NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. NO LABELS OR DATES OF ANY KIND ON FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal CleanlinessInspector note: NOTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD PREPARER'S/FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & StoredInspector note: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-Use Utensils: Properly StoredInspector note: NOTED A BOWL INSIDE SALAD AS A FOOD SCOOP. MUST USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND IF STORED IN FOODS STORED INVERTED.
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Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & HandledInspector note: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE PREP COOLER.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, CARDBOARD OR RAW WOOD AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: NOTED MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. • NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-9-24 REPORT #2599959 NOT CORRECTED.#16- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.#53- OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#57- OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.#58- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 9, 2024: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.
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