Old Jerusalem Restaurant

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board at the two door prep station badly stained and with deep cutting grooves. Instructed to replace as a means of preventing possible contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the right side door handle broken with sharp edge. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the area under the grill in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed hood ventilation system in need of a detail cleaning of grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the gaskets on the left and right door of the two door refrigerator in the kitchen area broken. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed a large opening around the circle ventilation piping over the three compartment sink in the rear food prep area that leads to the a/c vent. Instructed to seal the opening as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the metal shelving inside of the two door reach in refrigerator with rust building up on the shelving. Instructed to replace or paint as a means of preventing further rust build up.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the urinal in the mens toilet room leaks from the handle when flushed. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation system with a build up of grease on the system and grease forming up on the edges. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of the food contact surfaces below and or foods cooked in the area during service.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust on the sides of the cooking and non cooking equipment and the metal shelving in the rear next to the hand washing sink in the rear food serivce area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic containers used as scoops without a handle. Facility must provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Non food grade plastic bags used to store raw chicken and raw beef. Facility must provide food grade containers to store food inside.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up at ventilation hood. Must clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food container (rice) in basement without a label. Instructed to label food containers with common food name and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not using glove while handling ready to eat foods in prep area. Instructed to wear gloves at all times.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gaskets on multiple refrigeration & freezers in the rear prep and basement storage area. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris on interior contact surfaces of reach-in refrigerators & freezers ,instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash can in the ladies toilet room, instructed to provide and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease accumulation on hood filters above cooking equipment, instructed to clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored on top of ice machine. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Obaserved clutter and unncessary items in basement. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent entry. Must elevate items 6inches off floor/wall.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Found retail food establishment making own yogurt on premises. Instructed to contact the Illinois Department of Public Health for approval at DPH.dairy@illinois.gov . Instructed to cease making yogurt until approved by IDPH. If found making yogurt without IDPH approval, citation will be issued. 15lbs of Yogurt, at a value of $4.00 was (voluntarily discarded) at this time. NO CITATION ISSUED, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food, chicken, cucumber and tomato salad, stored in 2 door refrigerator with no labels or dates. Informed manager that potentially hazardous stored for more than 24 hours must have proper labels and dates. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed pre set table ware, forks and knives, throughout dining room area. Instructed manager that utensils/ flat ware must be covered or set upon guest arrival. Maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped and peeling paint on wire shelving racks throughout all cold holding units. Instructed manager to replace/resurface and maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Found grease build-up at the exhaust hood canopy in the kitchen. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must properly label all food items not in their original containers in the basement dry storage area.found 2 large gray plastic containers holding flour and rice not labeled. Must provide. Also must always use food grade bags or food grade containers to store meat. Found meat being stored inside white plastic shopping bags inside the basement 1dr freezer and in the 2dr fridge in the kitchen 1st floor.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must use proper utensils with handles to scoop flour and rice from large gray containers located in the basement area. Found medium sized plastic container being used a food scooper.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize exhaust hood vents at the exhaust hood canopy in the kitchen. Also the exterior and interior of both deep fryers to remove excessive grease.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Cooked/prepared foods inside the kitchen coolers must have a label and date and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Clean multi-use utensils,dishware,pots/pans not properly stored.instructed to properly store and invert to prevent contamination before use and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards worned-out with deep cuts.instructed to replace and maintain. Torn gaskets at kitchen 2 door cooler.instructed to replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interiors of coolers, interior of microwaves,rear dry storage shelvings,upper panel of ice maker behind front service counter. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind/under cooking equipment throughout the premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and maintain daily and remove food debris.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice dispensing utensil not properly stored.instructed to properly store in a clean container and inverted, not inside the ice maker.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty shelves below prep tables on the first floor and inside refrigeration unit on the basement dry storage. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace. Also noted shelves at the basement dry storage lined with cardboard boxes. Instructed to remove and clean shelves to prevent hiding places for pest.....noted food items inside refrigeration units stored in plastic bags. Instructed to provide a food grade container with tight fitting lids or approved bags for food storage.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath heavy equipment especially behind cooking stove with grease.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean hood of the stove at the prep area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Noted burnt out light above stove at the prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted employees belongings on shelves with foods items at the food prep area by the had wash sink. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store the property.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Replace the torn door gaskets inside of the prep coolers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the ice machine, interior of prep coolers and freezers, food storage containers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the ventilation hood and filters with accumulated dust and grease.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No metal stem probe thermometer on premises to take food temperatures. Must provide.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean the fan inside the upright coolers in the basement storage area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters and hood above the cooking equipment to remove grease.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Missing labels at bulk food containers. Instructed to provide.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Stand up cooler door with damaged rubber gasket, instructed to replace.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Boxes of food stored on floor, instructed to store off floor.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD AROUND THE MIDDLE LIGHT FIXTURE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY AND PREP COOLERS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STAND UP PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED BOTH COOKS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS IN THE BASEMENT REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG THE SOUTH WALL BASE IN BASEMENT.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: 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. MUTST PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS ON LIGHTS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN VENT COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM.