Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for REZA'S RESTAURANT on .
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Out of Business
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Canvass
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2382374
Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST
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.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315343
Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS IN 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON FAR END OF MAIN COOKING LINE. RESTORE RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR: IN BASEMENT COOKING AREA NEAR END OF COOKING LINE CLOSESET TO STAIRSIN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, IN BASEMENT DOORWAY IN BETWEEN ROOM CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ROOM CONTAINING WALK IN COOLER. IN BASEMENT FAR STORAGE ROOM CEILING IS IN DISREPAIR OVER RACKS OF DISHES. ALL CEILINGS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT COOKING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312979
Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS IN 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON FAR END OF MAIN COOKING LINE. RESTORE RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, IN DOORWAY IN BETWEEN ROOM CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ROOM CONTAINING WALK IN COOLER. IN FAR STORAGE ROOM CEILING IS IN DISREPAIR OVER RACKS OF DISHES. ALL CEILINGS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT COOKING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM REPORT #231607 ON 9/19/19 NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION. OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH SEWER LINE PASSING OVER AND BACK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEWER LINE MUST BE ENCASED SO THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE DRIP CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED. THERE ARE 2 PIPES RUNNING ABOVE SINK. ONE PIPE WAS COVERED WITH WHITE TAPE. BOTH PIPES NEED TO BE ENCASED WITH A COVERING MADE OF A MATERIAL THAT WILL NOT ALLOW POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED WATER TO DRIP INTO THE AREAS BELOW.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312607
Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * “CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK AND THE ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER IN SMALL KITCHEN ON NORTH SIDE OF FACILITY AT 52F. COOLER ONLY HAD NON TCS FOOD IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION INCLUDING WHOLE UNCUT VEGETABLES. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS IN 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON FAR END OF MAIN COOKING LINE. RESTORE RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION ATTRACTING FLIES ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, IN DOORWAY IN BETWEEN ROOM CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ROOM CONTAINING WALK IN COOLER. IN FAR STORAGE ROOM CEILING IS IN DISREPAIR OVER RACKS OF DISHES. ALL CEILINGS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT COOKING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: REFER TO VIOLATION # 60
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2283089 DATED 4/12/19 TH SEWER VIOLATION # 39 OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH SEWER LINE PASSING OVER AND BACK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEWER LINE MUST BE ENCASED SO THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE DRIP CONTAMINATION. # 55 OBSERVED BASEMENT WATER DAMAGED DROP CEILING TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2283089
Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * “CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED YOGURT BEING MADE WITHOUT VARIANCE OR APPROVED HACCP PLAN. YOGURT DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
32
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: REFER TO VIOLATION # 29
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH SEWER LINE PASSING OVER EDGE OF COOKING AREA. SEWER LINE MUST BE ENCASED SO FOOD PREPARATION AREAS ARE PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SEWER LINE RUNNING OVER THE BACK OF A PREP TABLE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROTECT PREP AREAS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOOD TABLE/BENCH IN BASEMENT TO PUT RACKS ON TOP OF. TABLE/BENCH MUST BE REMOVED FROM FACILITY AND REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE BENCH TO PUT TRAYS ON.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAULK BEHIND THE HAND SINK WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITCHEN WITH BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVETION DEVICE NEEDED ON WATER LINE OF HOT WATER FOR TEA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BASEMENT WATER DAMAGED DROP CEILING TILES NEED TO REPLACED IN FOOD PREPARTION AREA AT BOTTOME OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200336
Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2170151
Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST
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: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE AND ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED INSIDE APPROPRIATE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE PREP TABLE OF THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166236
Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST
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: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE APPETIZER PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS TO BE IMPROPER:- STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS 47.1F, RICE PUDDING 84.2F, EGGS 44.8F, MIXED VEGETABLES 50.7F, GREEN BEANS (ASSORTED VEGETABLES) 51.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICA VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE AND ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED INSIDE APPROPRIATE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OTHER CUTTING BOARDS WITH DIRT AND DEEP CUTS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AND INSIDE SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED CRACKS OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE 3RD FLOOR AND GAPS ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE PREP TABLE OF THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145101
Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 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: MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OTHER CUTTING BOARDS WITH DIRT AND DEEP CUTS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED CRACKS OF FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE 3RD FLOOR AND GAPS ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144488
Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING FROM THE SIDES ON TO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2010208 DATED 4/12/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#30) ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED, #31) MUST USE A FOOD SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO BE STORED INVERTED FROM THE READY TO EAT CHOPPED SALAD IN THE APPETIZER PREP COOLER,#32) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS,#34)MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR ON THE COOKS LINE. FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH UNEVEN ,DAMAGED CEMENT CREATING POOLING LIQUID WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING: AT BASEMENT SUMP PUMP WITH FOOD DEBRIS FROM MOP SINK BUCKET, THROUGHOUT BAR AND THE THIRD FLOOR STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, AT COFFEE MAKING STATION UNDER WOODEN STAIRCASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL, #35) DAMAGED/CRACKED WALL TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA AND BASEMENT COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE. FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, #36) MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS AT THE BASEMENT DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE, #41) ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE THIRD FLOOR STORAGE AND COFFEE STATION UNDER THE WOODEN STAIRWELL MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED WOODEN COLORED CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP AREA (1ST FLOOR) WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUTTING BOARD AND USE CUTTING BOARDS THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.....MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OTHER CUTTING BOARDS WITH DIRT AND DEEP CUTS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED STANDING WATER INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER WITH PRODUCE BY THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA....NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED CRACKS OF FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE 3RD FLOOR AND GAPS ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE GRILL ON THE 1ST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE STOVE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2010208
Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST
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: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST USE A FOOD SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO BE STORED INVERTED FROM THE READY TO EAT CHOPPED SALAD IN THE APPETIZER PREP COOLER.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING BEHIND THE BAR. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: RUSTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST REPLACE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT UNUSED THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNUSED PLASTIC BINS ON WHEELS WITH STORED UTENSILS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST STORE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR ON THE COOKS LINE. FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH UNEVEN ,DAMAGED CEMENT CREATING POOLING LIQUID WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING: AT BASEMENT SUMP PUMP WITH FOOD DEBRIS FROM MOP SINK BUCKET, THROUGHOUT BAR AND THE THIRD FLOOR STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, AT COFFEE MAKING STATION UNDER WOODEN STAIRCASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED/CRACKED WALL TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA AND BASEMENT COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE. FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS AT THE BASEMENT DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK FROM BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ONTO THE FLOOR. LEAK ON NOZZLE AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE THIRD FLOOR STORAGE AND COFFEE STATION UNDER THE WOODEN STAIRWELL MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751359
Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOOD ON BOTH COOK LINE IST AND BASEMENT,WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60640
321 of 443 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.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.