Restaurant Information


Facility ID 09FOOD-0087
Restaurant Name Sarkis Cafe
Last Inspection Date 2018-10-30
Last Inspection Score 89

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-10-30 89 routine
2018-07-17 100 followup
2018-06-12 78 routine
2018-02-27 100 followup
2018-02-20 85 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-10-30 (38) LIGHTING: Provided as required; fixtures shielded. The lights in the beverage room are not covered. Provide a cover or use shatter proof bulbs.
2018-10-30 (37) FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS: Walls, ceilings, equipment attached: constructed, good repair, clean surfaces; dustless cleaning methods. There is a hole in the wall in the beverage room. Repair the damage. The wall along the cook line are soiled. Routinely clean the walls.
2018-10-30 (35) INSECT, RODENT, ANIMAL CONTROL: Presence of insects/rodents; outer openings protected; no birds, turtles, other animals. CRITICAL VIOLATION. The front door is propped open. Openings to the outside must be protected. Install a screen door or keep the current door closed at all times.
2018-10-30 (29) PLUMBING: Installed, maintained The 3 compartment sink in the cook line is leaking. Repair the leak.
2018-10-30 (22) FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils: clean, free of abrasives and detergents. The underside of the flat top grill is heavily soiled. Clean the surface as needed in order to prevent debris and grease from accumulating.
2018-10-30 (8) CROSS CONTAMINATION: Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation Raw chicken is being stored above cooked bacon in the cook line cooler. Store the raw chicken on the bottom shelf.
2018-06-12 (2) FOOD: Original Container; properly labeled. Bulk food items are not labeled. Any product out of its original container must be labeled.
2018-06-12 (3) FOOD PROTECTION: Potentially hazardous food meets temperature and date marking requirements during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation CRITICAL VIOLATION. A container of cooked steaks are being stored on a prep surface at 75 F. The steaks were discarded.
2018-06-12 (5) FOOD PROTECTION: Thermometers provided and conspicuous Many coolers do not have a thermometer. Place a thermometer in each cooler.
2018-06-12 (8) CROSS CONTAMINATION: Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation Raw shell eggs are being stored above bread and produce in the walk in cooler. Store all raw shell eggs below ready to eat food.
2018-06-12 (22) FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils: clean, free of abrasives and detergents. Soiled dishes are being stored on the bread shelving unit in the basement and near the garage door. All soiled dishes must be placed in the dish area to be cleaned.
2018-06-12 (21) FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: Wiping cloths: clean, use restricted Numerous wipe clothes are being stored on prep surfaces. Store the wipe cloth in a sanitizer wipe bucket when not in use.
2018-06-12 (34) GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISPOSAL: Outside storage area, enclosures; properly constructed, clean; controlled incineration. There is misc. debris stored along the south side of the building near the dumpsters. Remove all debris.
2018-06-12 (35) INSECT, RODENT, ANIMAL CONTROL: Presence of insects/rodents; outer openings protected; no birds, turtles, other animals. CRITICAL VIOLATION. The door sweep to the garage door does not provide a tight seal. Replace the door sweep and ensure no light is visible when it’s closed.
2018-06-12 (41) OTHER OPERATIONS: Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used. CRITICAL VIOLATION. Ortho Home Defense is being stored near dishes. Store all chemicals in a designated area away from food and utensils.
2018-06-12 (45) OTHER OPERATIONS: CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION. There is no certified food safety manager on site. A certified food safety manager must be on site at all times potentially hazardous food are being handled. Enroll staff to become a certified food manager within 3 months. All staff mu
2018-02-20 (45) OTHER OPERATIONS: CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION.FSSMC Marla Cramin issue date 8/4/17All employees must have Illinois Food Handler trainng with 30 days
2018-02-20 (42) OTHER OPERATIONS: Premises; maintained; free of litter, unnecessary articles; cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored; authorized personnel. Observed old soiled fry pans under plastic dunnage racks downstairs near the overhead door. Remove old unnecessary equipment if you are not using it but if you want to keep it store it clean 6 inches above the floor.
2018-02-20 (41) OTHER OPERATIONS: Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used. CRITICAL VIOLATION.Found an unlabeled grey spray bottle in the downstairs front restroom | and an unlabeled clear spray bottle storing an orange liquid in the downstairs bathroom.
2018-02-20 (38) LIGHTING: Provided as required; fixtures shielded. Install a ceiling light fixture shield in the downstairs soda room as all light fixtures where food and drinks are stored must be shielded
2018-02-20 (35) INSECT, RODENT, ANIMAL CONTROL: Presence of insects/rodents; outer openings protected; no birds, turtles, other animals. CRITICAL VIOLATION.The downstairs overhead door is not closed with a tight seal as the weather stripping is deteriorated/missing as evidenced by daylight at the ground. Secure the door with a tight seal.
2018-02-20 (21) FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: Wiping cloths: clean, use restricted When using cloths to wipe food contact surfaces and the counter | the cloths shall be stored in a sanitizing solution between uses not hung from a person jeans.
2018-02-20 (17) FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: Accurate thermometers, chemical test kits provided; gauge cock. The quat test strips expired June 2012 and they are discolored because of age or because they fell in water.Please purchase new test strips.
2018-02-20 (8) CROSS CONTAMINATION: Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation Do not store fresh whole eggs above ready to eat bread and cheese in the refrigerator unit in the back dining room as raw foods can contaminate ready to eat foods
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This data was provided by Evanston Health Department and last updated on Feb 02, 2019. Dataset contains 361 restaurants inspected in Evanston.

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