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KAMDAR PLAZA

2646 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for KAMDAR PLAZA 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
2545446

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMDAR PLAZA · 2646 W DEVON 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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497626

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMDAR PLAZA · 2646 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11- OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497270

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMDAR PLAZA · 2646 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED LOCATED AT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/23/2019, REPORT #2290410. #37-PACKAGED FOOD FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMPANY'S NAME,ADDRESS. INGREDIENTS, OZ/LBS, AND IF ANY FOOD ALLERGEN ON THE INGREDIENTS. (PACKAGED CASHEWS, ALMONDS, RAISINS, PISTACHIOS, DRIED DATES, ALMOND SLICES, LENTIL CHUNKS, SESAME SEEDS, SHREDDED COCONUTS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290410

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMDAR PLAZA · 2646 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE THE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: PACKAGED FOOD FOR SALE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMPANY'S NAME,ADDRESS. INGREDIENTS, OZ/LBS, AND IF ANY FOOD ALLERGEN ON THE INGREDIENTS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOLER, DEEP FRYER LOWER COMPARTMENT, BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL PREP TABLES, PREP TABLES, AND ALL SHELVINGS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: EMPLOYEE'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,IN THE PREP/KITCHEN , IN THE STORAGE AREA, AND FRONT SERVING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166362

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMDAR PLAZA · 2646 W DEVON AVE

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 PRE-PACKED FOODS FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL RAW WOODEN STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARDS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED TO UNABLE PROPER CLEANING. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159976

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMDAR PLAZA · 2646 W DEVON AVE

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 THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HELD IN A DISPLAY CASE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. POTATO STUFFED PEEPERS AT 79F, POTATO SAMOSAS AT 65.8, LENTIL STUFFED PASTRIES AT 66.6F, BEAN AND PEA STUFFED PASTRIES 64.8F, FRIED HOT PEPPERS AT 70.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. TOTAL 20LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2059369 ON 5-31-17 NOT CORRECTED. #30- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE.#29-NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK BY PREP TABLE WITH BLENDER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK...NOTED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD AT THE HALL WAY BETWEEN THE PREP AREAS WITH NO HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THAT AREA OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE AND STOP PREPARING FOOD AT THAT AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PRE-PACKED FOODS FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.----ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.----ALL RAW WOODEN STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.----PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING NEXT TO STOVE PEELING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, WOODEN SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN,EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS FOUND DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT , ALONG BASEBOARDS IN MIDDLE STORAGE AREA BETWEEN PREP KITCHENS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---- SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARDS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED TO UNABLE PROPER CLEANING. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE REAR KITCHEN STOVE. MUST REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE ROOM WHERE READY TO EAT FOODS ARE WEIGHED AND RE-PACKAGED FOR SALE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE ALL OF THE FOOD PREP OPERATION INCLUDING PREP TABLE AND SCALE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORED BULK FOODS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059369

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMDAR PLAZA · 2646 W DEVON AVE

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 INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN WALLS AND LINING INSIDE THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK BY PREP TABLE WITH BLENDER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK...NOTED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD AT THE HALL WAY BETWEEN THE PREP AREAS WITH NO HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THAT AREA OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE AND STOP PREPARING FOOD AT THAT AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051009

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMDAR PLAZA · 2646 W DEVON AVE

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 WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-VEGGIE PUFFS 57.2F, CHICK PEAS 57.7F, MILK 57.9F AND YOGURT 57.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN WALLS AND LINING INSIDE THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK BY PREP TABLE WITH BLENDER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK...NOTED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD AT THE HALL WAY BETWEEN THE PREP AREAS WITH NO HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THAT AREA OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE AND STOP PREPARING FOOD AT THAT AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953912

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMDAR PLAZA · 2646 W DEVON AVE

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: OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS STORAGE CABINETS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. DEFROST 1-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF TAPE AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT, BOTH ARE PROHIBITED. PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD, AND DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953341

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMDAR PLAZA · 2646 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FERMENTED YOGURT BEING STORED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 40F. PREMISES IS FERMENTING YOGURT ON SITE. INFORMED CERTIFIED MANAGER THAT A HACCP PLAN IS REQUIRED WITHIN 6 MONTHS, AND MUST BE MAINTAINED ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 1ST OFFENSE, NO CITATION GIVEN. (SEE COMMENTS)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CABINETS IN THE HALLWAY. ALSO, TOW LIVE ROACHES WERE CRAWLING ON THE WALL IN THE SAID HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1506652, DATED 8/21/2015. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33;Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). VIOLATION #34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors by front counter/cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners),floors in rear kitchen areas, rear storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks, and pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). VIOLATION #35; Walls that had peeling paint, in kitchen prep area, exposed plaster, gaps, shall be repaired sealed. Walls that had holes, peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles, in kitchen prep area,dining area, shall be repaired/replaced. PREMISES STILL NOT COMPLIANT, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT LABELED. ALSO, FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS STORAGE CABINETS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. DEFROST 1-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF TAPE AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT, BOTH ARE PROHIBITED. PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD, AND DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE ACCUMULATION; INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. FRYER AND BURNERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INTERIOR OF 1-DOOR FREEZER ON THE SOUTH WALL IN THE FRONT PREP. ALSO FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS AND CONTACT SURFACES IN REAR PACKING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ABOVE THE MICROWAVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AND IN MENS & WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506652

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMDAR PLAZA · 2646 W DEVON AVE

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: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors by front counter/cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners),floors in rear kitchen areas, rear storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks, and pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint, in kitchen prep area, exposed plaster, gaps, shall be repaired sealed. Walls that had holes, peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles, in kitchen prep area,dining area, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Damaged/broken light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418436

Location recorded for this inspection · KAMDAR PLAZA · 2646 W DEVON AVE

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: FOUND VARIOUS FOOD PRODUCTS WHICH ARE MADE ON PREMISES BEING STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE GROCERY AISLES WHICH ARE NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, STORE NAME ADDRESS AND DATE. FOUND MATHIA(TORTILLAS), CRIPSY TORTILLA LIKE CHIPS AND OTHER DRY CHICK PEA SNACKS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABLED AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING RACKS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAINT/REMOVE RUST AND/OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. FOUND RUST AND GRIME ACCUMULATION ON ABOVE STATED SHELVING RACK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE. IN THE REAR KITCHEN MUST DEEP DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOP BURNERS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED BURNT FOOD DEBRI.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN AREA CANOPIES TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILING TILES LOCATED ABOVE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE DARK STAINS AND FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ACCCULATION AND DEAD INSECTS LOCATED ON THE WINDOW EDGES AT THE FRONT WINDOW WALL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE DELICACY CANDY COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60659

206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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