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REZA'S RESTAURANT

5255-5259 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

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Out of Business
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Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592707

Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577934

Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS ON WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 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 THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561094

Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT EXTERIOR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD-UP ON REACH-IN COOLERS DOOR CORNERS/DOOR HINGES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATIONS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING COVERS ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST BE COVERED/SHIELDED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546192

Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT EXTERIOR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS DOOR CORNERS/DOOR HINDGES AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATIONS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING COVERS ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST BE COVERED/SHIELDED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2529092

Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACHIN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN BY THE HANDWASHING SINK, ALSO AT THE EAST TWO-DOOR COOLER ACROSS EQUIPMENT, UNDER TRAYLINE. REPAIR/REPLACE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON COLD-PLATE INSTALLED ABOVE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST RELOCATE COLD-PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528691

Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED COUSCOUS AT TEMP OF 53.2F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND THREE-DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AIR TEMP OF 53F.STORED INSIDE COUSCOUS.COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR ON THE TOP COUNTER WHERE WINE RACKS IS LOCATED.OVER 50 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT OUT. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: WE OBSERVED CONDENSATION FROM THE OVERHEAD HVAC DUCT ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE. WATER DRIPPING FROM HVAC DUCT ON THE TOP TABLE BY THE PANS STORED ON THE STEAM TABLE. FOOD WAS COVERED. MUST CORRECT THE ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACHIN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN BY THE HANDWASHING SINK, ALSO AT THE EAST TWO-DOOR COOLER ACROSS EQUIPMENT, UNDER TRAYLINE. REPAIR/REPLACE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN,BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON COLD-PLATE INSTALLED ABOVE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST RELOCATE COLD-PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLERS, RELACE

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-16-2020, REPORT#2382996 #10)6-301.14 FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. #37) 3-302.12 FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS: FLOUR, SPICES, INGREDIENTS ETC. MUST PROVIDE. #49)4-601.11(B) FOUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AT 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, ACCUMULATED GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53)5-501.17 FOUND TRASH CANS INSIDE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERS. MUST PROVIDE. #55) 6-201.11 FOUND FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: BY REAR STAIRWELL BEHIND THE MAIN KITCHEN (CHIPPING PAINT), LOWER LEVEL FLOOR WORN GROUTING IN DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS, CEILING RIGHT SIDE OF STOVES AT LOWER LEVEL, AND CEILING AT DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR. #56)6-304.11 FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING INSIDE ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR. #57)2-102.13 FOUND NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2382996

Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT SUCH AS FACE MASKS AND SANITIZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS: FLOUR, SPICES, INGREDIENTS ETC. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AT 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FOLLOWING AREAS: FOR HOSE AT DISHMACHINE AREA LOWER LEVEL, HOSE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOWER LEVEL AREA, AND HOSE AT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, AIR GAP REQUIRED FOR DRAINAGE TUBING AT ICE MACHINE . MUST PROVIDED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED/LOCATED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT LOWER LEVEL DISHMACHINE AREA HAND SINK AND DIRTY LIQUID DISCHARGING FROM PIPE UNDER LEFT SIDE OF DISHMACHINE IN CORNER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND TRASH CANS INSIDE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: WALL BEHIND BAR 1ST FLOOR (EXPOSED BRICK), BY REAR STAIRWELL BEHIND MAIN KITCHEN (CHIPPING PAINT), LOWER LEVEL FLOOR WORN GROUTING IN DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS, CEILING RIGHT SIDE OF STOVES AT LOWER LEVEL, AND CEILING AT DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND UNUSED ICE BIN AT BAR AREA 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING INSIDE HANDICAP RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2374178

Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT SUCH AS FACE MASKS AND SANITIZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS: FLOUR, SPICES, INGREDIENTS ETC. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AT 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FOLLOWING AREAS: FOR HOSE AT DISHMACHINE AREA LOWER LEVEL, HOSE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOWER LEVEL AREA, AND HOSE AT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, AIR GAP REQUIRED FOR DRAINAGE TUBING AT ICE MACHINE . MUST PROVIDED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED/LOCATED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT LOWER LEVEL DISHMACHINE AREA HAND SINK AND DIRTY LIQUID DISCHARGING FROM PIPE UNDER LEFT SIDE OF DISHMACHINE IN CORNER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND TRASH CANS INSIDE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: WALL BEHIND BAR 1ST FLOOR (EXPOSED BRICK), BY REAR STAIRWELL BEHIND MAIN KITCHEN (CHIPPING PAINT), LOWER LEVEL FLOOR WORN GROUTING IN DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS, CEILING RIGHT SIDE OF STOVES AT LOWER LEVEL, AND CEILING AT DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND UNUSED ICE BIN AT BAR AREA 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING INSIDE HANDICAP RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2374106

Location recorded for this inspection · REZA'S RESTAURANT · 5255-5259 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT SUCH AS FACE MASKS AND SANITIZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINKS EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT LOWER LEVEL MEAT CUTTING AREA AND BY COFFEE STATION BEHIND SMALL 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN MEAT CUTTING AREA AND COFFEE STATION OR RELOCATE EQUIPMENT TO AREA WITH HAND SINK.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: FOUND DENTED CAN OF TOMATOES AT STORAGE ROOM. FOUND GALLON OF EXPIRED MILK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF A GALLON OF MILK AND A DENTED CAN OF TOMATOES.VALUE ABOUT 10 DOLLARS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS: FLOUR, SPICES, INGREDIENTS ETC. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AT 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FOLLOWING AREAS: FOR HOSE AT DISHMACHINE AREA LOWER LEVEL, HOSE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOWER LEVEL AREA, AND HOSE AT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, AIR GAP REQUIRED FOR DRAINAGE TUBING AT ICE MACHINE . MUST PROVIDED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED/LOCATED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT LOWER LEVEL DISHMACHINE AREA HAND SINK AND DIRTY LIQUID DISCHARGING FROM PIPE UNDER LEFT SIDE OF DISHMACHINE IN CORNER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND TRASH CANS INSIDE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND UNUSED ICE BIN AT BAR AREA 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: WALL BEHIND BAR 1ST FLOOR (EXPOSED BRICK), BY REAR STAIRWELL BEHIND MAIN KITCHEN (CHIPPING PAINT), LOWER LEVEL FLOOR WORN GROUTING IN DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS, CEILING RIGHT SIDE OF STOVES AT LOWER LEVEL, AND CEILING AT DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING INSIDE HANDICAP RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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