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SHIBAM

4807 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60630

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SHIBAM on .

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

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484615

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON MAIN COOK LINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITIATION COMBINED WITH OTHER VIOLATION #10.

  • 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.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER IN RESTROOM LOCATED UPSTAIRS NEXT TO CUSTOMER CHECKOUT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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
2345751

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HINGES OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345338

Location recorded for this inspection · SHIBAM RESTAURANT · 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 APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (COS-MANAGER PROVIDED PAPERTOWEL) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER (ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT) IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HINGES OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, GRILL AND FRYER) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA, AND INTERIOR OF ALL HANDWASHING CABINETS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING/DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AN MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEBRIS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2232914 ISSUED ON 11-07-2018 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #36 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #51 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOPSINK. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM AND INSIDE UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. #55 - CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR. #55 - FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES. #56 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA. #57 - SOME FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. #58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. -

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2233177

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 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 APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND SINKS.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING AND DATE (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION) FOR READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM AND INSIDE UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SOME FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND DISPLAY VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232914

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, LAMB, COOKED RICE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 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 APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL THE SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING AND DATE (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION) FOR READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL COOLERS

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOPSINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM AND INSIDE UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SOME FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST DISPLAY VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102384

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR SLIDING/REACH-IN COOLER AND 1 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098933

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60630

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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