KALA MODERN GREEK

๐Ÿ“ 2523 N CLARK ST , Chicago, IL 60614  ยท Lincoln Park
85
Good
Latest Inspection Score
Inspected: 2025-03-24
โš ๏ธ Latest Violations (7)
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINAGE IN BATHROOM TO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COATINGS ON INTERIOR OF DOORS OF REACH IN COOLERS ON PREP LINE (BOTH COOLERS) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND CRUMBS ACCUMULATING IN PREP COOLER GASKETS AT BOTH PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS/DOOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
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HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER ON PREMISES. TEMPERATURE AT THREE (3) HANDWASH SINKS IN MAIN PREP AREA @74.6F, 72.5F, 75.1F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 80.5F, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 74.6F, WASHROOM SINK AT 75.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C). MUST RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. WATER RESTORED AT MINIMUM OF 100F AND 110 AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND 3 COMP SINK, RESPECTIVELY. PLUMBER ON SITE BY END OF INSPECTION.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF ONE (1) COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET IN REAR. OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN OF MIDDLE BASIN DRAIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING SINKS AND DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND LOOSE PLASTIC/TRASH BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS BELOW THE FRYERS, UNDER THE 2 DOOR COOLERS, AND BELOW THE FLAT TOP/OVEN ON SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND LOOSE DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN FREE.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER WITH MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.
๐Ÿ“‹ Inspection History (2)
Date Score Type Status
2025-03-24 85 Canvass Risk 1 (High)
2024-04-16 95 Canvass Risk 1 (High)

Data sourced from Chicago health department public records.
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