Canvass
Feb 24, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Tel Aviv Restaurant Inc
6349 N California Ave
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Apr 4, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INTERIOR OF OVEN/STOVE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 4, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 2, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
ALL DRY FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
USED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP THE PREP TABLES. ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OVENS AND FRYERS .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 59Other
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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-20-24,REPORT#2591377 #16)4-601.11(A):OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE ICE AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED TODAY ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR STILL WITH BLACK SLIME AND NOT CLEAN. #38)6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: KITCHEN/PIZZA AREAS,ON SHELVES BY THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS,ON PREP TABLE BY FOOD CONTAINERS .UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-WEST CORNER), ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.UNDER PLASTIC CRATES.ALSO IN STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES(ABOUT 10) BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALLS ALSO FRONT SERVING AND DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.LAST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL WAS ON 3-19-24. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED TODAY 4/2/24 STILL OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM UNDER BOOTHS, FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS, IN BOXES WITH FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT, INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OVER 200 RODENT DROPPINGS PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 61Other
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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 3-20-24, REPORT# 2591377 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN DINING ROOM WAS REPORT FROM 12-4-2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.PRESENTLY BROKEN AND DIRTY TAPE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
NOT ABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON SHELVES, IN STORAGE AREAS, ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 20, 2024
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN OPEN PLASTIC GLASS STORED ON TOP THE SHELF IN PREP AREA,WITH FOOD LIQUID INSIDE. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT DRINK FROM AN OPEN, UNCOVERED CUP STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.LID IS REQUIRED.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
ALL DRY FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC).
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
USED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP THE PREP TABLES. ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.PRESENTLY BROKEN AND DIRTY TAPE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
NOT LOCATED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-4-2023,REPORT#2586252 #39)3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-101.19: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE ICE AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: KITCHEN/PIZZA AREAS,ON SHELVES BY THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS,ON PREP TABLE BY FOOD CONTAINERS .UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-WEST CORNER), ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.UNDER PLASTIC CRATES.ALSO IN STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES(ABOUT 10) BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALLS ALSO FRONT SERVING AND DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.LAST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL WAS ON 3-19-24. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
UTENSILS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,STORED ON OPENED CONTAINER ON TOP FRONT COUNTER MUST BE COVERED OR INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OVENS,.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 4, 2023
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. ---ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source