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SHABOWL

844 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SHABOWL has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 11, 2012. The most recent inspection, on August 15, 2017, found no infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 21, 2016. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 23, 2016. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 once on May 23, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 21, 2016. For example: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 21, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST REMOVE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN WALL AND 3- COMP SINK .
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND GARBAGE CANS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK AND OFFICE/BREAKROOM.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS AND SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,GARBAGE CANS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER 1- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMTER FOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS YOGURT AND SMOOTHIES. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MOVE MOVE THE SNEEZEGUARD FORWARD ON THE SELF-SERVICE COUNTERTOP TO PROTECT THE FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST INSTALL WALL HOOKS TO KEEP WATER CHILLER HOSES AND ELECTRICAL HOSES OFF OF THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE TAYLOR MACHINES.
  8. License

    2 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED A CLEAR PLASTIC HOSE HOOKED UP TO A FAUCET ABOVE THE TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINES. MUST INSTALL AN APPROVED HOT AND COLD WATER SOURCE FOR ALL 5 TAYLOR MACHINES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE TOPPINGS ARE TO BE CHOPPED AND PRODUCE WASHED AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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