Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN on .
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Inspection date
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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434453
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: MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AT BOTH THREE DOOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. (UNITS AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FROM FAUCET OF THREE COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434282
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 FIFTY OR MORE RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER IN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR, OBSERVED FIVE ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR; MUST CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AT BOTH THREE DOOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. (UNITS AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF ALL FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER ON SECOND FLOOR, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLERS UNDER SHELVES ETC.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE RUSTY. SHELF UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE WAIT STAFF PREPARES BEVERAGES IS OF RAW WOOD; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FROM FAUCET OF THREE COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227796
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: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS AND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STAIRS UNDER CONVEYOR BELT IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS AT FRONT WAIT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN WAIT AREA, 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: LADIES TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST BE VISIBLE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM STORAGE ROOMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154489
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: MUST REPLACE WORN AND STAINED DISH WASHING RACKS AT DISH MACHINE. MUST ALSO PAINT RUSTY STORAGE CART IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PAINT PEELING SHELVES ON INTERIOR OF COKE REACH IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SINKS AND ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINES,UNDER SINKS,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,BEHIND COOK LINES AND IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1158424
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
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.5 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 85LBS OF STEAK,COUS COUS, KUSHARY,SALMON,LAMB,RIBS,VARIOUS SAUCES AND COOKED VEGETABLES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.8-82.0 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED OPEN CONTAINER OF GROUND TUMERIC BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ALONG SIDE AND UNDERNEATH VARIOUS CHEMICALS SUCH AS FLOOR CLEANER,DEGREASER AND OVEN AND GRILL CLEANER. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT ALL FOODS DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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 INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE,OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LARGE FLIES AND 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND BOTH HOT WATER HEATERS,IN REAR 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY,IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS,ON SHELVES,ON INTERIOR OF BOX STORING WHOLE GINGER,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE. MUST REPAIR DOOR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO, NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NOTED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE OPEN SITE DRAIN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN THE SINK BASIN. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE OPEN SITE DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CONNECTED TO THE HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT ALL SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND STAINED DISH WASHING RACKS AT DISH MACHINE. MUST ALSO PAINT RUSTY STORAGE CART IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PAINT PEELING SHELVES ON INTERIOR OF COKE REACH IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SINKS AND ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINES,UNDER SINKS,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,BEHIND COOK LINES AND IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM SODA GUN HOLSTER TO A FLOOR DRAIN AND REMOVE FROM INTERIOR OF HAND SINK.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670981
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
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND CARRY OUT CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON ROLLING CARTS. CLEAN FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE OVEN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, ICE MACHINE, ROLLING CARTS, ETC.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE AND SEAL ALL MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. REPAIR WALL NEAR FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD AND DAMAGED SHIELDS IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON FIRST FLOOR 3-COMP SINK AND MISSING HANDLE ON SECOND FLOOR 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN SERVING AREA. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SECOND FLOOR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR LEAK ALONG REAR STAIRWAY.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670694
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
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS INSIDE EXPOSED SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED BY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND CARRY OUT CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON ROLLING CARTS. CLEAN FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE OVEN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, ICE MACHINE, ROLLING CARTS, ETC.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE AND SEAL ALL MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. REPAIR WALL NEAR FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD AND DAMAGED SHIELDS IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON FIRST FLOOR 3-COMP SINK AND MISSING HANDLE ON SECOND FLOOR 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN SERVING AREA. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SECOND FLOOR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR LEAK ALONG REAR STAIRWAY.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531458
Location recorded for this inspection · CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN · 1206 E 53RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585862
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
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURTES. TEMPERATURE AT 54.3F.CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED COOLER.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 4POUND CHICK PEAS/HUMMUS AT 53.4F, 2POUNDS TAHINI AT 50.2F, 4POUNDS EGGPLANT SAUCE AT 52.3F, 5POUNDS CHEESE AT 52.4F, 2POUNDS RICE AT 54.2, AND 5POUNDS LAMB AT 52,2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. APPROXIMATELY 22 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. VALUE AT 150 DOLLARS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREAS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233838
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: RUSTY SURFACES, SEAL ALL RUSTY SURFACES WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT/SEALANT. i.e.GREASE TRAP, SHELVES, PREP-TABLE SHELVES. SEAL ALL WOODEN SHELVING(CABINETS) PAINT STARTING TO CHIP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER&BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL WALLS REMOVING ANY CRACKS, CREVICES AND HOLES PREVENTING ANY INSAECT ENTRANCE & HORBAGE. WALL TO BE EASY CLEANABLE AND LIGHT IN COLOR.REPLACE BROKEN DOOR SWEEP ON SIDE DOOR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ANY AND ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60615
154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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