SEP 21
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AFGHAN KABOB.
EAT. 82/100
4040 W MONTROSE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 21, 2017 · passed
8 of 11 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jun 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 32017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE SMALL CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT BY THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL AND THE STOVE (WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING IN PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
APR 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found several items without labels. Instructed operator must label all prepared foods and/or potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Found sheet pans stored in the restroom storage closet. Instructed to remove and properly store inverted, and in a sanitary place. Must not have any food or food contact equipment, utensil, or cookware stored in the restroom. Found spoon inside rice steamer. Instructed must have utensils properly stored outside food containers, and in a separate, clean container. This violation was corrected during inspection. Must continue to maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor tiles cracked or damaged in front of hand sink. Must repair and maintain.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Observed cracked light shield in kitchen. Observed light out in kitchen. Must repair (both) and maintain adequate lighting throughout.
SEP 152015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DRIED FOODS BEING STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM IE: BAGS OF RICE, CONTAINERS OF DRIED BEANS, TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS. ALSO OBSERVED BULK FOODS SUCH AS ONIONS AND POTATOES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO OBSERVED RAW BEEF, CHICKEN AND LAMB KABOBS BEING STORED INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE AND NEXT TO OPEN CONTAINER OF FRESH PARSLEY, PREPARED SALAD AND OTHER PREPARED OPEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT FROM WASHROOM, REMOVE BULK ONION AND POTATO FROM FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK AND PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW AND PREPARED FOODS AND PRODUCE IN THE COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR EXIT KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR BEING USED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FOUND NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. OPEN 2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND 1 INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF THE SCREEN DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST NOT STORE KNIVES IN BETWEEN THE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR LEAVE ON CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS. BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC TAPE. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND BOX FREEZER AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN AT TALL REACH-IN COOLERS MUST REPLACE.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST NOT STORE DIRTY LINEN HANGING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH AND SANITIZING BASINS.
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DEC 92014FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2014
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1490481 ISSUED ON 07-10-2014 SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, RUBBER GASKET AROUND COOLER AND FREEZER DOOR.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM (NEXT TO DINING). #35 - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.-----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER/FREEZER IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.-----------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE (NEXT TO COOKING STOVE).--------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND UPPER REACH-IN COOLER DOOR (4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER/FREEZER).
JUL 102014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, RUBBER GASKET AROUND COOLER AND FREEZER DOOR.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM (NEXT TO DINING).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.
JUN 262013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, NOT LABELED, NOR DATED IN REACH IN COOLER; PREP AREA. MUST LABEL AND DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH IN COOLER HAS BUILD UP- OF GRIME ON RACKS,INTEROIR DOORS AND INNER WALLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
COVES ARE LOOSE AND PEELING AWAY FROM WALL. MUST SEAL COVES TO WALL IN DINING AND PRP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION COVERS HAS BUILD UP OF DUST THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
FEB 72012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed, Storage shelving above 3 compartment sink that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning, storage shelving above 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced/repaired, walls in prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, not clean needs detailed cleaning.
JUN 282011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 52.3F,NOT ABLE TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; TAG COOLER,NOT TO BE USED,MUST CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX COOLER ,MUST BE 40F OR BELOW; FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED 40F R BELOW
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND 5 PKGS OF HUMUS,5 LBS AT 50-52.7F, 1/2 GAL MILK AT 54.8F, DRESSING 49.1F ,CHOPPED MUSHROOM AT 55F, MASHED POTATO 50F,MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD, TOTAL 8 LBS, $ 60;OTHER FOODS WERE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER COOLER 40F; INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND RICE COOKER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER IN 1 SINK IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST FLUSH FLOOR DRAIN REGULARLY,MUST PUT SCREEN COVER ON FLOOR DRAIN;
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLES IN 5 CEILING TILES MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED; CEILING VENTS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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