Food Safety Report: Hema's Kitchen, 2439 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

2439 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, 60659 Illinois, United States

Report date: Nov 17, 2021
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed several containers of bulk ingedients not labeled. Instructed to label all bulk ingredients with common name of food contents.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed several cracks and gaps around sides of rear exit doors to alley. Instructed to seal and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 2 glueboards covered in approximately 15 dead roaches and multiple dead roaches throughout facility. Instructed to remove and maintain premises free of dead pests.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed all cutting boards throughout facility covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed dirty, leaking hose connected to exposed hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed to remove.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed 2 unused ovens for baking naan and a nonfunctional refrigerator in rear prep area. Instructed to remove from premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavy build up of grease, grime, dirt, and food debris on interior of fryer and on floor of cook line, and on walls, floors, storage racks, and throughout prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed cracked, damaged and missing floor tiles in prep area, damaged ceiling panels in prep area, and water damage with active leak in dining room. Additionally observed several cracked and broken base boards and cracks in walls. Instructed to repair or repalce and maintain in good condition.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed heavy build up of grease and grime on hood and filters above hot line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condtion.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed heavy build up of dust on all vents throuhgout facility. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: observed continued noncompliance from report #2538207 dated 11/15/2021: evidence of pests. #59: observed 11 live roaches throughout prep area. Additionally observed 10 rodent dropings in dry storage room and 20 rodent droppings in office and 13 small flies throughout prep and food storage areas. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, have premises serviced by pest control company. Priortiy violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed the following core violations not corrected from report #2200301 dated 7/30/2018: #57 ' no proof of food handler training for all required employees or proof of identification. Must provide. ' #58 ' no proof of allergen training or certificates for city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation. ' instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citattion issued.

Source: chicago.gov