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SULTAN'S MARKET

2521 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SULTAN'S MARKET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626586

Location recorded for this inspection · SULTAN'S MARKET · 2521 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS IDENTIFYING THE NAME OF FOOD ITEMS AT THE BUFFET. MUST PROVIDE NAME OF FOOD.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975630

Location recorded for this inspection · SULTAN'S MARKET · 2521 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 FROM REPORT#1386630 1/28/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER ,PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PAPER STORAGE AREA,ON STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT.#35-MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS IN DINING AREA,STEAM TABLE LOWER SHELF AND FRYER CABINET.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST ADJUST UPPER FRONT DOOR HAS A GAP ACROSS THE TOP.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT FIXTURE AND CHAIN ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND BASES IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE AND CHEST FREEZER

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION TO OVER FLOW VALVE AT HOT WATER TANK TO FLOOR DRAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386630

Location recorded for this inspection · SULTAN'S MARKET · 2521 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: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS ON A PAN SITTING ON SHELF ABOVE STEAM TABLE 4LBS.- MEAT PIES 99.4F,110.5F,110.8F,5LBS.-SPINACH PIE 69.7F,80.6F,88.1F,96.7F,3LBS.-EGG PIE 94.5F,94.8F,100.0,3.5LBS.-BABA GHOUNASH 48.1F,50.6F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.15.5 LBS.$120. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER 1ST FL. PREP AREA,WORN SHELVING UNIT ABOVE STEAM TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT OF STEAM TABLE,UNDER CASH REGISTER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF FRYER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ,IN PAPER STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AND ON STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK WAY LEADING TO DISH WASHING AREA ON 1ST FL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER STORAGE AREA,WALL IN 1ST FL. TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND JUICE COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN 1ST FL. TOILETROOM .MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS AND BROOMS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1562177

Location recorded for this inspection · SULTAN'S MARKET · 2521 N CLARK ST

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: CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490342

Location recorded for this inspection · SULTAN'S MARKET · 2521 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 potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature fresh falafel on a container on top of the empty box beside the deep fryer at 48.9F. Baba ganush at 51.5F, Mixed cucumber salad with yogurt at 48.8F on cold holding unit. Instructed manager that all cold foods must maintain a temperature of 40.0F or lower during display, and storage inside the cold holding unit. Citation issued critical 7-38-005(a)Cold holding unit temperature at 41.0F Manager discarded the said products worth $95.44 and 16 lbs total.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR,SUGAR, BEANS, MUST BE LABELED. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL PASTRIES PACKAGED ON SITE FOR SALE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMPANY'S NAME.ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, WT NET AND ANY ADDITIVE INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGEN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1460027

Location recorded for this inspection · SULTAN'S MARKET · 2521 N CLARK ST

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

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: FOUND NO HAND SOAP AND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. AND NO SOAP INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED THE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE (COPY ONLY)POSTED ON SITE BUT IS NOT THE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE THE ONE POSTED,NOT THE COPY. MANAGER WENT HOME TO PICK UP HIS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND HE POST IT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092545

Location recorded for this inspection · SULTAN'S MARKET · 2521 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: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1110265

Location recorded for this inspection · SULTAN'S MARKET · 2521 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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 50.7F, FETA CHEESE AT 44.0F-48.7F, YOGURT AT 45.1-46.7F, COOKED PEAS AT 51.8F, COOKED GREEN BEANS AT 50.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277925

Location recorded for this inspection · SULTAN'S MARKET · 2521 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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,STORED IN DISPLAY PREP COOLER(FRONT AREA).COOKED AND MASHED EGGPLANTS AT TEMP OF 55.7F; HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 46.2F TO 48.7F; FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 52.5F;COOKED RICE WRAPPED IN GRAPE LEAF AT TEMP OF 48.6F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.COOLER UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41.3F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 5, VALUE 30.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO62516-13

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSEVED EMPLOYEE AND CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS(FOOD CONTAINERS,SERVING UTENSILS,ETC),WITHOUT USING SANITIZING SOLUTION.SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (WASH, RINSE,SANITIZE 100 PPM).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO62516-13

  • 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.ALL THE PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS IN PREP AND BUFFET AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERT THEM.

  • 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.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP, REMOVE DIRTY CAULKING,AND RE CAULK)

  • 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 PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.WORKING THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLRES AND FREEZERS.

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