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REZA'S RESTAURANT

5238 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · COLD/FROZEN FOOD STORAGE

Inspection summary

REZA'S RESTAURANT has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 10, 2010. The most recent inspection, on December 28, 2017, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 3, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on April 26, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 28, 2017. For example: PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 3, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on April 26, 2012. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • UNABLE TO ACCESS LEFT SIDE OF FACILITY DUE TO CHAIR/TABLE STORAGE. MUST CLEAR PATH AROUND INTERIOR OF FACILITY TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL MONITORING AND CLEANING.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST BE LABELED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FLOOR. ELEVATE ITEMS AT EAST SIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER,6"OFF THE FLOOR,INCLUDED CAMBRO CONTAINERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING THROUGOUT THE PREMISES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT MATERIAL.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE DEAD BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,EAST SIDE.
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED MESH SCREEN ON WINDOW CUT-OUT NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, OPEN TO OUTSIDE. THERE IS NO WINDOW PANE, ONLY SCREEN. ALSO DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING TO DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY SEAL IT. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE RECEIPTS WERE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR THIS LOCATION. ALSO NO INFORMATION REGARDING TREATMENT OF THIS ADDRESS WAS PROVIDED ON PEST CONTROL SERVICE SHEETS FROM OTHER LOCATION AT 5255 N CLARK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND SERVICE WITH ADDRESS: 5238 N CLARK ST. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 HOOOO78536-13
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS NOT CORRECTED: 7/23/09 REPORT #9027 VIOLATION #38-PREMISES NEEDS BATHROOM AND IT MUST BE PLUMBED UNDER CITY PRESSURE. 6/10/10 REPORT #248282 VIOLATION #38-INCREASE WATER FLOW TO HANDSINK AND MOP SINK IN THIS FOOD STORAGE BUILDING. AT TIME OF 4/26/12 INSPECTION FOUND NO WASHROOM INSTALLED INSIDE BUILDING. NEAREST WASHROOM INVOLVES TRAVELING OUTSIDE BUILDING, ACROSS PARKING LOT AND INSIDE PARKING ATTENDANT OFFICE. ALSO AT THIS TIME FOUND NO HOT OR COLD WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK OR MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL WASHROOM FACILITIES (ENCLOSED WASHROOM WITH TOILET AND HANDSINK PROPERLY CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY AND SEWER, SELF-CLOSING DOOR AND EXHAUST VENTILATION.) MUST ALSO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MOP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. HOOOO78536-13
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST BE LABELED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FLOOR. ELEVATE ITEMS AT EAST SIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER, 6" OFF THE FLOOR, INCLUDED CAMBRO CONTAINERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE DEAD BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, EAST SIDE.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVED ACCUMULATED ICE AND REPAIR LEAK FROM COMPRESSOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. INCREASE WATER FLOW TO HANDSINK AND MOP SINK IN THIS FOOD STORAGE BUILDING.

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