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DON CHEMA

2331 N CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for DON CHEMA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531703

Location recorded for this inspection · DON CHEMA · 2331 N CALIFORNIA AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2371065

Location recorded for this inspection · DON CHEMA · 2331 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.15 OBSERVED CARDBOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370738

Location recorded for this inspection · DON CHEMA · 2331 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 47.5F, SALSA AT 47.3F, CHEESE AT 47.7F, STUFFED PEPPERS AT 48.4F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 51.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48F. THE PREP COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND STUFFED PEPPERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/15/19 NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PREMISES HAS AN INSPECTION REPORT POSTED FROM 2018. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288845

Location recorded for this inspection · DON CHEMA · 2331 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A LARGE WHITE BUCKET AND STRAINER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.ARTICLES ARE NOW REMOVED FROM SINK.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT DRINK / BEVERAGE STATION (JUICING , COFFEE & CHIPS)IN REAR DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR REMOVE PREP AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. CEVICHE 46.8F,20LB. COOKED RICE 54.3F AND 16LBS. COOKED RICE 67.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.37LBS.$113.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON THE MENU REFERING TO THE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON TOP OF COOLERS AND SHELVING UNITS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT & BASEMENT FLOOR,BAR AND PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP,BAR ,DINING AND REAR HALLWAY AREAS,MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOOSE WALL BASE,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL IN DINING AREA AT BOOTH SEAT.STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON-WORKING VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129989

Location recorded for this inspection · DON CHEMA · 2331 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the two door prep top cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the kitchen exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the kitchen 3 compartment sink faucet neck to have leaks at all junctions. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129907

Location recorded for this inspection · DON CHEMA · 2331 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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 the 2 door prep top cooler in the kitchen at a temperature of 56.8F and in use storing beef, pork, and other foods. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH, do not use until authorized by CDPH. Instructed facility to repair and maintain cooler at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found foods at improper temperature in the 2 door prep top cooler in the kitchen: 2lbs of cooked rice at 51.1f, 1lb of sliced tomatoes at 52.9f, 7lbs of cooked pork at 53.8f, 3lbs of cooked beef at 53.7f, 1.5lbs of cooked chicken at 55.9f, 5lbs of cheese at 54.2f, and 4 lbs of gordita with eggs at 55.6f. Operator discarded and denatures said foods with a stated value of $100. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the two door prep top cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floors not maintained throughout: found food and debris on the floor in the kitchen along the wall base and under and around equipment, found dirt and debris on the basement floors throughout, and found dirt and debris on the floor of the bar. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the wall around the three compartment sink in the kitchen to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the kitchen exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the kitchen 3 compartment sink faucet neck to have leaks at all junctions. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1979063

Location recorded for this inspection · DON CHEMA · 2331 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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 INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME,PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER AND IN FRONT OF COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BIG OPENING INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946725

Location recorded for this inspection · DON CHEMA · 2331 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found dirt build up in lower interior of reach in cooler. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found several stained ceiling tiles in dining room area. Instructed to replace. Found debris build up and peeling paint on side of 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. Instructed to detail clean and repair. Must maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation in women's restroom not working properly. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found several items stored on floor in basement. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor throughout facility.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442235

Location recorded for this inspection · DON CHEMA · 2331 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE. REMOVE DIRT BUILDUP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALL AT THE FRONT BAR AREA NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441786

Location recorded for this inspection · DON CHEMA · 2331 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441771

Location recorded for this inspection · DON CHEMA · 2331 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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 06/19/14 REPORT#1473845. (33)FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. (34)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR KITCHEN FLOOR/REPLACE MISSING TILES SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REGULARLY DETAIL CLEAN FROM WALL TO WALL AND CORNER TO CORNER AND MAINTAIN. 35 FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473845

Location recorded for this inspection · DON CHEMA · 2331 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR KITCHEN FLOOR/REPLACE MISSING TILES SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REGULARLY DETAIL CLEAN FROM WALL TO WALL AND CORNER TO CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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