Athena Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2017
67
Score
The ATHENA RESTAURANT, located at 212 S Halsted St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 5, 2017, resulting in a score of 67. This inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues with maintaining proper food temperatures and handwashing practices. Across fourteen previous scored inspections, the facility has predominantly had low-risk ratings.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 5, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
May 4, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 9, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 3, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 27, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
May 11, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Apr 28, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
58
Aug 12, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 5, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Mar 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 9, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 2, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 5, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 27, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Violations — Apr 5, 2017 Inspection
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facility unable to maintain proper temperature at salad prep cooler. Internal air temperature @ 67.3F. Must keep all refrigeration units at 40F or less at all times. Operator corrected during inspection. Internal air temperature @ 37.4F. Critical violation 7-38-005.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the salad prep cooler: 1/2lb of hummus @ 64.5F; 1/2lb of sliced tomatoes @ 66.9F; 1/2lb of feta cheese @ 64.6F; 1 lb of taramosalata @ 62.4F; and 1/2lb of saracino cheese @ 67.3. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less, or 140F or above at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection, totally in value at $100. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
3
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Observed poor hygienic practices in kitchen area. Observed 3 food handlers using bare hands to handle ready to eat foods(using bare hands to cut bread for customer consumption). Observed 3 food handlers not washing hands before putting gloves on. Instructed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods, and must wash hands before putting on gloves, or in between glove changes. Management provided gloves for food handlers and instructed to properly wash hands before putting gloves on during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).
6
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Observed previous insepection report summary, dated 5/4/16, improperly posted on inside of cabinet at host desk. Instructed inspection summary report must be posted in plain view of customers at all times. Violation corrected during inspection(Operator given inspection report summary and instructed to post in plain view). Serious 7-42-010(B).
28
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood walls and shelving in upstairs dry storage area. Must paint or seal all porous surfaces to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found excessive syrup like build up on floor under soda bag in the box area. Must remove, clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed lines from gun holders emptying to the floor of the bar. Must provide longer line to drain from gun holders. Must maintain same.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed several coolers without thermometers inside. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units. Must maintain same.
40
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
Nearby Restaurants