Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for AHJOOMAH'S APRON on .
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636743
Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREP TABLES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, THREE COMP SINK AND AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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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
2618504
Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RPLACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618103
Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: SUNNY SIDE EGGS ON MENU). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED MANAGER THAT ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RPLACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: "OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594577
Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. ONE FOOD HANDLER USED BARE HANDS TO PUT CUT GREEN ONIONS IN A SOUP BOWL AND ANOTHER USED BARE HANDS TO CUT PANCAKE, BOTH FOOD ITEMS WERE FOR CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $35 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT IN COLD HOLDING UNITS.THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE IN THE COOLER WERE: SHRIMP, PORK, RAW FISH, RAW, BEATEN, AND HARD-BOILED EGGS, SEA FOOD MIXTURES, SQUID, POTATOES, BEEF, TOFU, RAW AND COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF AND CHICKEN BROTH, DIFFERENT TYPES OF DUMPLINGS, FRIED SEAWEED ROLLS, COOKED NOODLES. THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND IN PREP AREAS AND NOT IN COLD HOLDING UNITS: CHICKEN, HARD-BOILED EGGS, AND KIMCHI. ALL MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS TEMEPERATURES RANGED 46.5F-77.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150LBS AT $200 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIAL PROCESSES FOR PREPARING KIMCHI ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO STOP SPECIAL PROCESSES USED FOR PREPARING KIMCHI UNTIL VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF KIMCHI AT $125 WORTH OF KIMCHI WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE SEE COMMENTS ON HOW TO OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE/ HACCP PLAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
32
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: FOUND NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIAL PROCESS OF PREPARING KIMCHI ON SITE. INSTRUCTED OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE/ HACCP PLAN FROM CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING METHOD FOR BEEF THAT WAS COOKED AND IMMEDIATELY OUT INTO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS TO COOL TCS FOODS IN A TIMELY MANNER, BEFORE STORING IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. THE BEEF TEMPERATURE WAS NOT OUT OF COMPLIANCE.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 55.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A BIN OF CHICKEN STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF OF A FOOD PREP TABLE AND BOWLS OF SPINACH STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED 5-7 SAUCEPANS STORED IN THE MOP SINK BASIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM USING THE MOP SINK AS A STORAGE AREA FOR DIRTY DISHWARE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS 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
2575382
Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND ONE MANAGER WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID CERIFICATES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574999
Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM OF THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOKS, FRYER), CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF BY REAR EXIT DOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE RODENT DROPPINGS MENTIONED ABOVE IN VIOLATION #38. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND SPLATTER.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND ONE MANAGER WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304610
Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE, FRYER, AND COOKING BURNER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON THE CEILING; CLEAN FANS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. SOME STANDING WATER IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR; CLEAN FLOOR TO REMOVE WATER.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2214115
Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD
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 (A)(A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. -PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. -PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 : ALLERGEN TRAINING NEEDED FOR ALL PERSONNEL WHO HOLD THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213822
Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. PORK, RICE, BEEF ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATAION 7-38-012
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPCTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POLICY FOR ALL PERSONEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND EQUIPMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLER CUTTING READY TO EAT VEGETABLES WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA WITHOUT SOAP TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE THAT IS BUILT UP AT INTERIOR OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. EGGS, TOFU, CUT LEAFY GREANS,FRIED CHICKEN WINGS,KIM CHI,CUT WATERMELON,VARIOUS SAUCES,SHRIMP,AND NOODLES. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52.0-57.5 DEGREES. ALL FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $733.00 ESTIMATE 560 POUNDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.4 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE WALK IN COOLER REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND RAT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND FURNACE ROOM AND BEHIND FREEZERS IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR CONDITION. BOARDS ARE VERY DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. BOARD ON REACH IN COOLER AS WELL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND LARGE OVER HEAD WASTE PIPE LEAKING BLACK SEWAGE LIQUID INTO BUCKET AND POOLING INTO CORNER OF FOOD STORAGE BASEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND REMOVE POOLING WATER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE SEWAGE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGAN TRAINING NEEDED FOR ALL PERSONELL WHO HOLD THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129784
Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD
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 FOOD STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT FRONT SERVER STATION, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 117.4F, CHOPPED COOKED POTATOES, 5LBS, AT VALUE OF $4.00 91.2F, FISH CAKES, 4LBS, AT A VALUE OF $5.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 9 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $9.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. THE FOLLOWING AREAS HAD A TEMPERATURE RANGE BETWEEN 73.4F TO 80.1F: FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS: 73.4F HAND WASHING SINKS FOR TOILET ROOMS FOR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS: 73.4F SINKS 1,2 & 3 AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISH WASHING: 80.1F. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE AT LEAST 85F AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN USE, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA THAT IS CAUSING WATER TO LEAK DOWN IN THE BASEMENT WHERE BUCKETS ARE CURRENTLY CATCHING LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING DOWN INTO BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE WALL OF THE FOUNDATION IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS LEAKING DURING RAIN FALL. MUST REPAIR CRACK TO PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING INTO BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTERED, BOXES AND INVENTORY STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ENTIRE AREA, ELEVATE INVENTORY AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102957
Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD
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: VIOLATION CORRECTION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA THAT IS CAUSING WATER TO LEAK DOWN IN THE BASEMENT WHERE BUCKETS ARE CURRENTLY CATCHING LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING DOWN INTO BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE WALL OF THE FOUNDATION IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS LEAKING DURING RAIN FALL. MUST REPAIR CRACK TO PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING INTO BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102418
Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD
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: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 250 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON AND UNDER THE PLYWOOD PLATFORM WHERE DRY FOOD IS STORED, BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS, UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND ALONG THE WALLS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS THAT LEAD DOWN TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. ALL DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED, THE FLOORS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED, AND SANITIZED. THERE SHALL BE NO PEST ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES DURING NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILDUP IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER CLOSEST TO THE NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE BOTTOM DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE LINE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DEEP GROOVED, PERMANENTLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE LINE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE MIDDLE PREP ARE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA THAT IS CAUSING WATER TO LEAK DOWN IN THE BASEMENT WHERE BUCKETS ARE CURRENTLY CATCHING LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING DOWN INTO BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE WALL OF THE FOUNDATION IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS LEAKING DURING RAIN FALL. MUST REPAIR CRACK TO PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING INTO BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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