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Restaurant: Arabesk Cafe Inc
Address: 3737 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Dec 5, 2012

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50

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All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//OBSERVED DOORS NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF,REAR DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4' GAP AT BOTTOM SIDE/FRONT OUTER DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4' AT BOTTOM/INCOMPLETE EXTERMINATOR LOG BOOK.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR POSTED
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST INVERT ALL POTS & PANS IN STORAGE.
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//OBSERVED BLACK MOLD IN TOP AREA OF ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS MADE
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL & PAPPER LINING FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA/,MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP SINK./NEED STOPPERS FOR 3COMP.SINK UNABLE TO STOP WATER FROM DRAINING OUT OF SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE, INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//MUST REPAIR GAP BETWEEN WALLS & FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES RESTROOM DINNING ROOM KITCHEN AREA EXT./MUST SEAL HOLE UNDER MOP SINK IN REAR AREA
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE LIGHTS OUT IN AREA FRONT OF RESTROOMS CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health//.MUST REMOVE THREADS FROM FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//NEED TO REMOVE STAIN CEILING TILE IN WOMEN RESTROOM
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//NEED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES.

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//ABATED
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL UNDER 3COMP SINK & REAR STORAGE AREA OR REPAINT .
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//ABATED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.// Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. VIOLATION STILL PRESENT
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. OWNER ONLY HAS A COPY OF ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE FOOD SANITATION. INST NEEDS TO HAVE ORGINAL ON SITE WITH PERSON ID.
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. VIOLATION STILL PRESENT FROM 12-20-10,12-22-10 AND TODAY DATE
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. VIOLATION STILL REMAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. VIOLATION STILL PRESENT.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ORDERS ABATED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ORDERS ABATED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ORDERS ABATED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ORDERS ABATED

PROVIDED CERITIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE, VIOLATION CORRECTED
ICE MACHINE REMOVED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDE BY U.S. EXTERMINATORS, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
EQUIPMENT CLEANED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
CEILING TILES REPLACED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD; EXPOSED HAND SINK; MOP SINK; PREP TABLE; ALL SHELVINGS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL,DEEP FRYER AND STOVE). AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER,AND GRILL (WITH GREASE BUILD UP)AND THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE 3 DOOR COOLER. MUST SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE KNIFE RACK. CLEAN THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM (WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP)AND CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS (x2) ON THE HOOD.
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FOUND ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE CHAIR IN FRONT OF THE GAME MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL ASHTRAYS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020C CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. MANAGER TOOK THE ASHTRAY AND DISCARDED IT ON THE TRASH CAN.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

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Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

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