Food Safety Report: Antepli Mediterranean Grill,Baklava&Kunafa, 4849 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

4849 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, 60625 Illinois, United States

Report date: Sep 12, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-102. 14 observed no person in charge with a valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed no certified food manager on duty upon arrival while tcs foods are being prepared, handled, and served, such as (chicken, rice pudding, and sliced tomatoes) must be on site at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed display cooler service area with no hand washing sink. Area used to package ready-to-eat food. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink in front drink prep area blocked by ice machine. Instructed manager to ensure all hand washing sinks are accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) combined with previous violation.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15 observed 1/4 inch gap in rear door of kitchen. Instructed manager to seal gap to avoid pest entry.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed several insect carcasses on the floor near the water heater, underneath 3 3-compartment sinks, and various equipment pieces. Instructed manager to remove insect carcasses.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 19 observed several racks in walk-in coolers and kitchen area with rust accumulation. Instructed manager to repaint or replace rusted racks.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 observed griddle area with soil and debris build up. Instructed manager to clean all equipment and non-food contact surfaces.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 observed clutter and several unused items in the closet adjacent to the toilet rooms. Instructed manager to declutter premises and remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11 observed walls covered by plants. Instructed manager to remove plants from walls to ensure walls are smooth and easily cleanable.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13 observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2581130, dated september 1, 2023, instructed the facility to service all areas affected by pests. Observed infestation of pests with more than 10 roaches throughout facility. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov