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HEMA'S KITCHEN

2439 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant

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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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
462307

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: found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: cutting boaerds that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repair. caulking of 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 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, gaps by 3 compartment sink, shall be repair. damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: light shields in prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area, coolers, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250229

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

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED IN VIOLATION #3 IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED A TWO DOOR FREEZER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN REAR PREP AREA NOTED IN VIOLATION #3 WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.0 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNITS REPAIRED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 58427-10

  • 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 WHOLE COOKED POTATOES, COOKED POTATO SALAD, COOKED CHICKEN, MILK, RAW EGGS, A VARIETY OF MIXED COOKED VEGETABLES, MARINATING RAW SHRIMP, CREAM, RICE IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NOTED IN VIOLATION # 2 AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 48.6 - 54.6 DEGREES F. ALSO FOUND ASSORTED BAGS OF FROZEN VEGETABLES, CUT TOFU, SHRIMP, LAMB AND CHICKEN KABOBS IN 2 DOOR PREP FREEZER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 33.1 - 41.3 DEGREES F. ALL FROZEN FOODS WERE SOFT TO THE TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE FOODS. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 125 LBS, VALUE $2000. ALL WEIGHTS AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION ISSUE #58427-10.

  • 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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITAIZE ALL PREP TABLES, EQUIPMENT ETC THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.

  • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN EANTIRE REAR KITCHEN. SEAL RODENT BURROW ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR DOOR.

  • 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. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE MONITORING.

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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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1927793.

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