Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SHAWARMA INN on .
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641697
Location recorded for this inspection · SHAWARMA INN · 5523 N LINCOLN AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.
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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
2618851
Location recorded for this inspection · SHAWARMA INN · 5523 N LINCOLN AVE
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14-- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, CARDBOARD OR RAW WOOD AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.13--- NOTED MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. :
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : 6-304.11---- INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618707
Location recorded for this inspection · SHAWARMA INN · 5523 N LINCOLN AVE
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: : 2-402.11--- NOTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD PREPARER'S/FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14-- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12--- NOTED A BOWL INSIDE SALAD AS A FOOD SCOOP. MUST USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND IF STORED IN FOODS STORED INVERTED.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-901.11---- TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE PREP COOLER.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, CARDBOARD OR RAW WOOD AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.13--- NOTED MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. : 6-201.11--- NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : 6-304.11---- INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2618102 ON 5-27-25. #60- 8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-9-24 REPORT #2599959 NOT CORRECTED.#16- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.#57- OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING. THREE FOOD HANDLERS NOTED. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618102
Location recorded for this inspection · SHAWARMA INN · 5523 N LINCOLN AVE
Recorded violations
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. RAW BEEF BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED SAUCES. RAW EGGS ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH LETTUCE AND CILANTRO. SOME EGGS NOTED CRACKED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER SUCH AS HUMMUS, COOKED BEANS, CHICKEN, SOUP ETC NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. NO LABELS OR DATES OF ANY KIND ON FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD PREPARER'S/FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED A BOWL INSIDE SALAD AS A FOOD SCOOP. MUST USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND IF STORED IN FOODS STORED INVERTED.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE PREP COOLER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, CARDBOARD OR RAW WOOD AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-9-24 REPORT #2599959 NOT CORRECTED.#16- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.#53- OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#57- OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.#58- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2599959
Location recorded for this inspection · SHAWARMA INN · 5523 N LINCOLN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE REAR 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED SOUPS AT 44.2F-56.7F,EGGS AT 45.6F,HUMMUS AT 44.6F,BEEF AT 45.1F,CHICKEN AT 44.2 F,LAMB AT 45.9F,FISH AT 47.8F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS HUMMUS AND SOUPS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER ON SHELF UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579088
Location recorded for this inspection · SHAWARMA INN · 5523 N LINCOLN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578879
Location recorded for this inspection · SHAWARMA INN · 5523 N LINCOLN AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN WITH NO HOT WATER. WHEN HOT WATER HANDLE IS TURNED NO WATER COMES OUT. COLD WATER HANDLE PROVIDED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 72 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F TO HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN WITH NO HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED AT 45 F AND RAW BEEF STORED AT 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AND 2 POUNDS OF STEAK ($25). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2546447 DATED JANUARY 12 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #55 REPAIR OR LEVEL BROKEN TILES IN COOKING / PREP AREA AND TO #58 ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN COOKING/ PREP AREA; OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546447
Location recorded for this inspection · SHAWARMA INN · 5523 N LINCOLN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIFED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, BEANS ETC)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR LEVEL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1997591 ISSUED ON 06-23-2021 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #57 - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING. #58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL. MUST HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO POST THE REQUIRED SIGNAGE INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICUOUSLY VISIBLE INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521824
Location recorded for this inspection · SHAWARMA INN · 5523 N LINCOLN AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385592
Location recorded for this inspection · SHAWARMA INN · 5523 N LINCOLN AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366573
Location recorded for this inspection · SHAWARMA INN · 5523 N LINCOLN AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.NO CITATION ISSUED
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY SUPPLIED HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD WATER IN CONVENIENT DISTANCE FOR EVERY EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY IS FERMENTING AND ACIDIFYING FOOD (SAUERKRAUT, TURSHY) AND DOES NOT HACCP PLAN ON SITE OR VARIANCE APPROVED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY. MUST PROVIDE HACCP AND VARIANCE FOR NAMED PRODUCT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 . NO CITATION ISSUED
32
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE FOR SPECIAL PROCESS ISSUED FROM REGULATORY AUTHORITY , ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PLEASE REFER TO VIOLATION #29 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TONGS AND SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON SOME FOOD WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE. -
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER AND MUST NOT USE DUCK TAPE OF WAY OF REPAIR , SLIDE DOOR COOLER
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD IN ROW FOOD PREPARATION PROCESS AS SUPPORT OF FOOD SKEWER'S FOR KABOB PREPARED FOR GRILLING.MUST USE EASY CLEANABLE MATERIALS DO NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD IN USE PREPARATION,
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304428
Location recorded for this inspection · SHAWARMA INN · 5523 N LINCOLN 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 EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY SUPPLIED HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD WATER IN CONVENIENT DISTANCE FOR EVERY EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER , SLIDE DOOR COOLER , FOOD PREP COOLER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AND FOOD COOKING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AREA
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60625
322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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