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HEMA'S KITCHEN

2411 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for HEMA'S KITCHEN on .

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293354

Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2411 N CLARK 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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159802

Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2411 N CLARK 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: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IN REAR PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL ITEMS BY PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE OND/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINETS IN LIYCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159360

Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2411 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/24/17 REPORT#2078972 35 MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. 36 MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IN REAR PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL ITEMS BY PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE OND/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINETS IN LIYCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPEMNT ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EAQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEANA ND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL SAME STORAGE ROOM.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081398

Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2411 N CLARK 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 BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078972

Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2411 N CLARK 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 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

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: 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

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY LOWER PIPE AND LOOSE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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
2049477

Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2411 N CLARK ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 4/20/17, NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT UTENSILS IN PREP AREA TO AVOID CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR FRAME TO CHEMICAL CLOSET, CLOSET DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVES, DRIED FOOD PRESENT. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA, EXTREAMLY FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, LEVEL OFF THE KITCHEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL. FOOD ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028680

Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2411 N CLARK ST

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 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; LAMB, RICE, CHICKEN, 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.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1633062, DATED 3/18/16 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #30 MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS #32 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. #33 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. #34 MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,REGISTER AREA #35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM AND BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING/DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION COVER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH & DINING AREAS. #38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM. #43 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT UTENSILS IN PREP AREA TO AVOID CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR FRAME TO CHEMICAL CLOSET, CLOSET DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVES, DRIED FOOD PRESENT. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA, EXTREAMLY FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, LEVEL OFF THE KITCHEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL. FOOD ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR MISSING WALL EDGE IN FRONT WINDOW. REPAIR DETACHED/HANGING CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734419

Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2411 N CLARK 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: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,REGISTER AREA AND ELECTRICAL CLOSET

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM AND BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING/DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION COVER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH & DINING AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET & REGISTER.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG MOPS AND BROOMS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1633062

Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2411 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPING FACE,HAIR AND MOUTH AND HANDLING SPOON TO STIR FOOD ON STOVE AND TOUCHING CELL PHONE,ANOTHER PERSON ON CELL PHONE AND THEN HANDLING (PEPPERS AND RAW ONIONS) ON CUTTING BOARD,ANOTHER ONE HANDLING DIRTY AND CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1583211 10/20/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF GASKETS OF THE 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.#33-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FANGUARDS OF THE 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP,MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE THRU-OUT SURFACES,THE CART WITH SPICES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT THRU-OUT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.#45-NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,REGISTER AREA,ELECTRICAL CLOSET.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM AND BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING/DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION COVER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH & DINING AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET & REGISTER.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG MOPS AND BROOMS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Recent InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583456

Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2411 N CLARK ST

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

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 RIPPED OFF GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE THRU-OUT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CART WITH SPICES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE THRU-OUT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CART WITH SPICES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583211

Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2411 N CLARK ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND ONE CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE AT 60.0F. ON TOP OF SMALL TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WHEN IS COLD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER AND WHEN IS HOT MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR HIGHER ON A HOT HOLDING UNIT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $7.00,TOTAL 4 LBS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE THRU-OUT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CART WITH SPICES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT THRU-OUT THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND RE GROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490399

Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2411 N CLARK 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: INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH RICE AND FLOUR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTER /HOOD(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP). STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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