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SHAWARMA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SHAWARMA (AKA: SHAWARMA INN) 5523 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
October 21, 2014 Canvass License #1997591
4
Total Violations
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR TILE DAMAGED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILE. FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE AND HAVE NON-POUROUS.
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: HEATING VENT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER OVER VENT. CEILING NOT MAINTAINED ABOVE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL CEILING. LIGHT COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT COVER IN PREP AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT COVER.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT COVER IN PREP AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT COVER.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections