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SVEA RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SVEA RESTAURANT 5236 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60640 Restaurant
December 12, 2016 Canvass License #83340
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 4 DOOR REACH IN RECURFACEFIRGERATOR LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF KITHCEN. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS. OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH RUSTY EXTERIOR. EXTERIOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED SHELF UNDER COFFEE MAKERS WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN KITHCEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TRAYS CONTAINING COFFEE CUPS FOR SERVICE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VENT IN CEILING OF WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN. RESTORE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #42
MAJOR
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED COOK IN KITHCEN WITH LONGER HAIR AND BEARDS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST HAVE ALL HAIR RESTRAINED AND WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT.
Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.
Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.
Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.
Violation #42
MAJOR
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED COOK IN KITHCEN WITH LONGER HAIR AND BEARDS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST HAVE ALL HAIR RESTRAINED AND WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT.
Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.
Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.
Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

Health Department Information

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