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Restaurant: Sofra Turkish Kitchen
Address: 3134 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: May 3, 2012

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100

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Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULB AT THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL AREA. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS (WIRE RACKS AND BOTTOM OF COOLERS), VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLES, DUST ON UTENSIL HOLDER ABOVE PREP COOLER, DUST AND GREASE ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS, DIRTY DISHES STORED UNDER PREP TABLE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA IS NOT LEVEL AND THERE ARE BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST LEVEL THE FLOOR AND REPALCE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ADITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT FRONT DOOR. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA,BETWEEN ICE BIN AND EXPOSED SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF INSIDE MAIN DOOR.CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND BAR, CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,ENCRUSTED DEBRIS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT CEILING, COOFEE STATION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA(MINERAL BUILD UP).CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL SHELVES ON PREMISES,AND BLACK VENTILATION ABOVE THE DOOR, IN KITCHEN.HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPE MUST BE CLEANED EXCESS OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR ALL SINK(EXPOSED HAND SINK,MOP SINK,3 COMPARTMENT FAUCETS).

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SHELVES(FOOD DEBRIS),IN KITCHEN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE A BASE FOR THE INSIDE THE CABINETTE, UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. IF THE REAR DOOR IS OPENED A SCREEN DOOR MUST BE PROVIDED,COMPLETE ENCLOSED TO FRAME DOOR.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB IN THE MIDDLE OF BASEMENT IS BURNED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
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.FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS TOO LOOSE,ALSO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR IT.

OBSERVED COOKS LINE COOLER AT 45.6F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE AT 44.7F INSIDE. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS TOTAL OF THE FOLLOWING: COOKED RICE AT 44.7F, COOKED BEEF AT 45.9F, RAW BEEF AT 45.8F, CHICKEN RANGING BETWEEN 45.5F AND 46.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $200.00. .
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING. INSIDE SILVERWARE STORAGE DRAWERS WITH FOOD CRUMBS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE-ATTACH BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REMOVE ENCRUSTED DIRT. PLASTIC DISH RACKS ENCRUSTED/STAINED WITH BLACK DIRT. MUST REPLACE.
TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. TABLEWARE SILVERWARE MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED. DIRTY POT WITH FOOD DEBRIS FOUND STORED ON DRY FOOD SHELVING IN KITCHEN.
EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT BETWEEN EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. OLD, DIRTY STANDING WATER INSIDE STEAM TABLE. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ABOVE EQUIPMENT.
FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDER COFFEE STATION AND FOOD CARTS, DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6' OR ABOVE.
WALL AT BUS PAN STATION IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN DAILY. CEILING IN DRY BULK FOOD/POT AND PAN STORAGE WITH CHIPPING/PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR.
PLASTIC USED AS REPAIR ON NOZZLE OF 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROPER REPAIR ANY LEAK.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.METAL ATTACH DRAINBOARD AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY AND MOLDY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD STORED OVER METAL DRAINBOARD BLACKENED WITH MOLD. MUST REMOVE. KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAY ARM ONLY FOR LEFT SIDE WASH BOWL OF SINK. MUST HAVE NOZZLE TO PROVIDE WATER FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST RE-ATTACH BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AND CLEAN.
EXTERIOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN.
FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND UNDER COFFE CART MUST CLEAN.
DAMAGED CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR.

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED
MUST RE-ATTACH BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REMOVE ENCRUSTED DIRT.
EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT BETWEEN EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDER COFFEE STATION AND FOOD CARTS, DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING IN DRY BULK FOOD/POT AND PAN STORAGE WITH CHIPPING/PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR.

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