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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544955
Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2439 W DEVON AVE
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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982863
Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2439 W DEVON 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: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982436
Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2439 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING.NOTED WASHING DISHES WASHED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE SINK IS NOT SET UPPER FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY USING THE SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1734826 DATED 3/25/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) OBSERVED GASKETS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WHEN ENTERING KITCHEN TORN. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. #33) CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD USED AT MAIN COOKING AREA WITH DARK GROOVES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.#35)OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITCHEN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF RESTAURANT. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING MOP SINK.#43)OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #45) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER LIST PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER LIST AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE WAITERS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734826
Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2439 W DEVON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
7
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHING A HIGH TEMPERATURE OF 97.0F AND DROPPING TO A LOW TEMPERATURE OF 72.0F. WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 110.0F-120.0F FOR ADEQUATE DISHWASHING AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER HEATER SO THAT 110F-120F WATER IS CONTINUOUS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING INSPECTION.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WHEN ENTERING KITCHEN TORN. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN WAITER SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD USED AT MAIN COOKING AREA WITH DARK GROOVES. CLEAN AND ASNITIZE AND REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL OVENS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER SHELVING CONTAING GLASSES AND PLATES UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION IN DINING ROOM AREA IN SOUTHEAST CORNER OF RESTAURANT. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITCHEN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF RESTAURNAT. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING MOP SINK. ALL CEILING TILES MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ALL VENTS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT ABOVE STOVES OVENS AND FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. DEGREASE AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED WALLS OF MOP SINK ROOM WITH EXPOSED PLASTER. RESTORE WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITIONS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BELOW EXPOSED HAND SINK, BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING CONDITIONS. OBSERVED WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED AT MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED IT BACKS UP ONTO FLOOR. LINE MUST BE CLEARED AND MAINTAINED SO THAT SINK DRAINS FREELY AND THERE IS NO BACK UP ONTO FLOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER LIST PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER LIST AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506701
Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2439 W DEVON 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: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table lower shelving that had rust/hole, shall be repaired/replaced.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving, and rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster, gaps in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418608
Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2439 W DEVON 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: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL SPICES BEING STORED ACROSS FROM THE EXHASUT HOOD CANOPY. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE EXTENSIVELY WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES HAVE DEEP GROVES AND DARK STAINS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND STANDING PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482241
Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2439 W DEVON 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 BROKEN METAL LEGS OF THE PREP TABLE ARE RAISED WITH DIRTY POP CRATES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE A TABLE LEGS ABLE TO CLEAN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DUST BUILD UPON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482227
Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2439 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORING POTS,PANS AND GLASSES. SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION: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: EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREP/DISH ROOM AND STORAGE. MORE THAN TWENTY TOTAL RAT DROPPINGS WAS OBSERVED UNDER SHELF IN STORAGE, ALONG THE SOUTH-WEST WALL AND CORNER OF REAR AREA BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,UNDER THE SHELF IN DISH ROOM. OVER 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED DINING AREA. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF .GAPS OF 1/4 TO 1" ON TOP,BOTTOM AND SIDE DOOR OF MAIN REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN METAL LEGS OF THE PREP TABLE ARE RAISED WITH DIRTY POP CRATES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE A TABLE LEGS ABLE TO CLEAN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: HOOD AND FILTERS ARE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DUST BUILD UPON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ONE STOPPER PROVIDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED, MOP SINK CLOGGED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1236028
Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2439 W DEVON 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: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VEGETABLE REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF UNUSED STEAMTABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON TOP OF FLOOR GREASE TRAP ADJACENT TO PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND AT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY THROUGHOUT AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN EMPOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE/DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THEROMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300894
Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2439 W DEVON 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: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300749
Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2439 W DEVON AVE
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 FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: A CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE STORED ON TOP THE SERVING TABLE AT TEMP OF 50F TO 51.1F;1/2 GALLON OF MILK STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 52.1F.FOUND INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER A CONTAINER WITH COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 58.9F TO 60.8F, COOKED AND PUREED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 46.4F TO 48.2F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6 VALUE 25.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING POTS,PANS AND DISHES WITHOUT SANITIZE. PERSONALLY I SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE,100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION: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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:MOP STORAGE AND STORAGE ROOM,INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES' WASHROOM, REAR AREA SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN,FRONT SERVING AREA ON WALL ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN AND RUSTY BASE OF TABLE WERE CAN OPENER IS INSTALLED. REMOVE BROKEN FOOD CONTAINERS(WERE BREAD CRUMBS ARE STORED) PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE RAW AND COOKED FOOD. REPLACE BROKEN BASE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE RUSTY BLADE FROM THE CAN OPENER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE OVENS ALSO CLEAN BURNERS.CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. REMOVE ACCUMULATE DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS, ALSO KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN OR RE-PAINT WALL IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND GRIMES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILD UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
664344
Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2439 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
664324
Location recorded for this inspection · HEMA'S KITCHEN · 2439 W DEVON AVE
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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-32-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #462307 DATED 11/18/10. #30-FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS, FREEZERS,MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS,FREEZERS. #32-CUTTING BOARD THAT HAD DEEP CUTS,SHALL BE REPAIR/REPLACED.#33-NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLER SHELVING,ICE MACHINE,NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAILED CLEANING(CREVICES). #35-WALLS THAT HAD PEELING PAINT,GAPS BY 3 COMPT SINK,SHALL BE REPAIR. DAMAGED STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,PREP AREA,SHALL BE REPLACED.#38- EXHAUST CANOPY HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP, NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. VENTILATION IN PREP AREA,COOLERS NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-42-090.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE 2 COMPT SINK IN THE WAIT STATION SERVING AREA.CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CAN OPENER. CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVE.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED CEILING IN THE DINING AREA, MUST REPAIR. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA, MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD,WITH GREASE BUILD UP.DAMAGED WALLLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND DUST AND SPIDER WEBS ON THE SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND CLEAN IN DETAIL.FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER, WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE BIKES(4 BIKES) IN THE PREP AREA KITCHEN AND SCATE BOARD IN THE WAIT STATION SERVING AREA.
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How results compare in ZIP 60659
206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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