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SHIBAM

4807 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60630

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Out of Business
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Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627518

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIBAM · 4807 N ELSTON AVE

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610966

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIBAM · 4807 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOR FOOD AND FOOD RELATED DRY STORAGE ITEMS CONTAINS DUST DEBRIS. ALL SHELVES NEED TO BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : OBSERVED NON WORKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LARGE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT WORKING, 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT WORKING, COLD HOLD UNIT, CHEST FREEZER AND LARGE OVEN. ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES. IF EQUIPMENT IS TO BE STORED IT MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITARY AND STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION FROM BROKEN PIPES OUTSIDE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. WATER WAS LEAKING INTO BUCKETS AND ONTO FLOORS. PIPES MUST BE REPAIRED AND CEILING AND FLOORS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.

Canvass Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610879

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIBAM · 4807 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE IN CHARGE WHO DEMONSTRATES FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION PER 2-101.11

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD INCLUDING FISH AND CHICKEN ARE PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE ONLY 2 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED WITHIN PREP/COOKING AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA BLOCKED AND FULLY INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. ONE SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A HOSE ATTACHED TO SINK CREATING A CROSS CONNECTION AND A CHAIR IN FRONT OF SINK. THE OTHER SINK WAS FILLED WITH CLEANING SUPPLIES AND ALSO BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE IN FRONT OF SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS WERE MADE FULLY ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT CLOSET CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER. REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN A CONTRACT WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH COMPLETE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (c)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOR FOOD AND FOOD RELATED DRY STORAGE ITEMS CONTAINS DUST DEBRIS. ALL SHELVES NEED TO BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LARGE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT WORKING, 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT WORKING, COLD HOLD UNIT, CHEST FREEZER AND LARGE OVEN. ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES. IF EQUIPMENT IS TO BE STORED IT MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITARY AND STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT OF RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT CONTAINING SLEEPING LIVING QUARTERS FOR 2 OR MORE EMPLOYEES WITH TELVISIONS, MATTESSES. OBSERVED BASEMENT ALSO CONTAINS DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS INCLUDING TO GO CONTAINERS. LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS MUST BE REMOVED ENTIRELY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITH COMPLETE PARTITIONING OR SOLID SELF CLOSING DOORS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610433

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIBAM · 4807 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE IN CHARGE WHO DEMONSTRATES FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION PER 2-101.11

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD INCLUDING FISH AND CHICKEN ARE PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE ONLY 2 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED WITHIN PREP/COOKING AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA BLOCKED AND FULLY INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. ONE SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A HOSE ATTACHED TO SINK CREATING A CROSS CONNECTION AND A CHAIR IN FRONT OF SINK. THE OTHER SINK WAS FILLED WITH CLEANING SUPPLIES AND ALSO BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE IN FRONT OF SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS WERE MADE FULLY ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN A CONTRACT WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH COMPLETE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (c)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT CLOSET CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER. REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOR FOOD AND FOOD RELATED DRY STORAGE ITEMS CONTAINS DUST DEBRIS. ALL SHELVES NEED TO BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT OF RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT CONTAINING SLEEPING LIVING QUARTERS FOR 2 OR MORE EMPLOYEES WITH TELVISIONS, MATTESSES. OBSERVED BASEMENT ALSO CONTAINS DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS INCLUDING TO GO CONTAINERS. LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS MUST BE REMOVED ENTIRELY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITH COMPLETE PARTITIONING OR SOLID SELF CLOSING DOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LARGE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT WORKING, 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT WORKING, COLD HOLD UNIT, CHEST FREEZER AND LARGE OVEN. ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES. IF EQUIPMENT IS TO BE STORED IT MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITARY AND STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588380

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIBAM · 4807 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF TWO DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 DIRT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP IN ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS, ALONG WALLS , AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587752

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIBAM · 4807 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF TWO DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DIRT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP IN ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS, ALONG WALLS , AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 01/20/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2570008 NOT CORRECTED: #55- OBSERVED DAMAGED CELING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN FRONT DINNING ROOM, IN KITCHEN, AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMANGED TILES. #58-OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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
2570008

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIBAM · 4807 N ELSTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK HOOKED UP TO HOSE UTILIZED FOR FOOD PREP. INSTRCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED POWDWERED PESTICIDE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY ONLY IS TO TREAT FOR INSECTS AND THAT ANY PESTICIDES MUST BE APPLIED IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT CAUSE CROSS-CONTAMINATION. MANAGER SWEPT UP POWDERED SUBSTANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH BROKEN AND MISSING KICK PLATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED CELING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN FRONT DINNING ROOM, IN KITCHEN, AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMANGED TILES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569530

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIBAM · 4807 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-30(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK HOOKED UP TO HOSE UTILIZED FOR FOOD PREP. INSTRCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RICE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 122 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT TCS FOOD IS HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF RICE ($15) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 2 POUNDS OF YOGURT, 2 POUNDS OF SALSA AND 3 POUNDS OF HUMMUS($35). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CIATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN AREA UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ADJACENT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH BROKEN AND MISSING KICK PLATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS WHICH MATCH SANITIZER BEING UTILIZED (CHLORINE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CELING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN FRONT DINNING ROOM, IN KITCHEN, AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMANGED TILES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564001

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIBAM · 4807 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA .--- ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER , AND OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED TILES IN SEATING AREA ABOVE BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544893

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIBAM · 4807 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11-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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17-OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SUCH THAT MENTIONED WALLS ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON CREVICES ON WALLS NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT CEILINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544306

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIBAM · 4807 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN DINING BOOTHS AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALL NEXT TO THE SPICE RACK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE PEST AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS BEHIND FRON SERVICE COUNTER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN FURNACE ROOM IN BASEMENT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REAR CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 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.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND ALSO LIGHT SHIELDS IN KTCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SUCH THAT MENTIONED WALLS ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON CREVICES ON WALLS NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT CEILINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVER IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2484832 DATED:02/17/2021 #47 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.05/08/2021 #47 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON. 05/08/2021 #51 OBSERVED PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK ON MAIN COOK LINE IN PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR WITH DURABLE MATERIALS.05/08/2021 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/24/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (02/17/2021) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484832

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIBAM · 4807 N ELSTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK ON MAIN COOK LINE IN PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR WITH DURABLE MATERIALS.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 2/8/2021 POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. GAVE MANAGEMENT COPY OF NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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