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CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN

1206 E 53RD ST · Chicago, IL 60615

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN on .

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641547

Location recorded for this inspection · CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN · 1206 E 53RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315744

Location recorded for this inspection · CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN · 1206 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE USE WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND DISPENSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT HAND WASH SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: RAW CHICKEN 47-49.6F, LAMB SHISH-KEBOBS 46.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED 10LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk in coolers with prep dates. Instructed must properly label all TCS foods with discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: PREP SERVICE COOLER AT FRONT CONTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS(CHICKEN,LAMB) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED SERVICE COOLER AT 50F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA. MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR STRENGTT OF SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS USED BY WOMEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN 1ST/2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS, HOT LINE AND WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD PARTICLES, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL FOR LIGHTS OR PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR BULBS AT CEILING WHERE MISSING IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2243273 DATED DECEMBER 7, 2018 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243273

Location recorded for this inspection · CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN · 1206 E 53RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk in coolers with prep dates. Instructed must properly label all TCS foods with discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed minor leak at pipe below front exposed hand washing sink. Must repair and maintain same.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed missing baseboard tiles in rear hallway near conveyor belt. Must repair and maintain same.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed no proof of allergen training. Must provide proof of food handler training for all Chicago sanitation managers.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102716

Location recorded for this inspection · CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN · 1206 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR STAIRWAY. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STORAGE AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102534

Location recorded for this inspection · CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN · 1206 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON ROLLING CART NEAR REAR DOOR, PREP TABLE NEAR CONVEYOR BELT, LADDER ALONG CONVEYOR BELT, SHELVING UNIT ALONG WEST WALL IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, ON RICE BOXES, CANNED GOODS AND EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING UNITS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AND EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DAE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR STAIRWAY. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STORAGE AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL PRODUCE OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1961238

Location recorded for this inspection · CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN · 1206 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SLICERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, AND PALLETS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR STAIRWAY LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD BEHIND TWO-DOOR FREEZER IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE STRIP ALONG LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. ELEVATE ALL CARROTS OFF FLOOR IN PRODUCE COOLER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1961237

Location recorded for this inspection · CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN · 1206 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TAHINI BULK CONTAINERS, BULK RICE, AND EQUIPMENT ALONG EAST WALL IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGE AND FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE BEHIND PASTA STORAGE SHELF AND CHEST FREEZER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PASTA STORAGE SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER BULK PICKLE CONTAINERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BEAN STORAGE ROLLING CART ALONG WEST WALL NEAR SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SLICERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, AND PALLETS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR STAIRWAY LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD BEHIND TWO-DOOR FREEZER IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE STRIP ALONG LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. ELEVATE ALL CARROTS OFF FLOOR IN PRODUCE COOLER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938038

Location recorded for this inspection · CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN · 1206 E 53RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN,RICE,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI-USE FOOD CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ALSO CLEAN THE TOILET AND HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS AND STORAGE CABINETS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. 09/22/2016

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937300

Location recorded for this inspection · CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN · 1206 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED THE HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE AND SMOOTHIE PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE WATER SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS ALONG THE 2ND FLOOR COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE THE EFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI-USE FOOD CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ALSO CLEAN THE TOILET AND HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS AND STORAGE CABINETS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386416

Location recorded for this inspection · CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN · 1206 E 53RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK & SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH WALK IN COOLER DOORS,LID ON PREP COOLER ON 1ST FL. IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS , PREP COOLERS ON 1ST FL & EXTERIOR LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,USED & UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLERS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT 1ST & 2ND FL.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT 1ST & 2ND FL. INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BAR AREA,PREP AREA,HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHTOUT,HOOD & FILTER OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD ON 1ST FL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS ON 2ND FL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386358

Location recorded for this inspection · CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN · 1206 E 53RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1386342 8/11/15 #18-OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER HAD REPLACED BROKEN DOOR SWEEP DURING INSPECTION.#24-OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA STILL NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED DRAIN LINE PIPE STILL OVERFLOWING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED POOLING ONTO FLOOR.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON SINK ONCE REPAIRED FAX A LETTER TO (312)746-4240 .INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE TO WASH,RINSE & SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS OR DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK & SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH WALK IN COOLER DOORS,LID ON PREP COOLER ON 1ST FL. IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS , PREP COOLERS ON 1ST FL & EXTERIOR LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,USED & UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLERS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT 1ST & 2ND FL.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT 1ST & 2ND FL. INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BAR AREA,PREP AREA,HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHTOUT,HOOD & FILTER OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD ON 1ST FL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BAR AREA,PREP AREA,HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHTOUT,HOOD & FILTER OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD ON 1ST FL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS ON 2ND FL.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET BY 1 NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386342

Location recorded for this inspection · CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN · 1206 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND 2ND FL.PREMISES AND EVIDENCE OF APPX 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLERS,NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD,ON LEDGE OF WARMING DRAWER UNIT,BAR AREA ALONG WALL BASES,ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER,REAR & 2ND FL. DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE.ALSO POISON ON FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/11/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED DRAIN LINE PIPE FILING UP AND OVER FLOWING POOLING WATER ONTO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK & SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH WALK IN COOLER DOORS,LID ON PREP COOLER ON 1ST FL. IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS , PREP COOLERS ON 1ST FL & EXTERIOR LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,USED & UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLERS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT 1ST & 2ND FL.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT 1ST & 2ND FL. INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BAR AREA,PREP AREA,HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHTOUT,HOOD & FILTER OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD ON 1ST FL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS ON 2ND FL.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET BY 1 NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501628

Location recorded for this inspection · CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN · 1206 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA ON THE MIDDLE DOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER ON SECOND FLOOR NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR TO REMOVE GREASE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOOR IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA BY COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS ON SECOND FLOOR UNDER SHELVES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECCEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THE SAME SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE STORAGE AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND ALLOW PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN TO PROPERLY SERVICE STORAGE AREA.

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154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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