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BQ AFROROOT CUISINE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BQ AFROROOT CUISINE 4701 N KENMORE AVE, CHICAGO 60640 Restaurant
August 14, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1803230
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WALLS INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WALLS INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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