JUN 18
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ALI NIHARI LLC.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
2548-2550 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 18, 2025 · passed
5 of 10 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 172025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BETWEEN 49.8 F AND 51.1 F- CHICKEN, COOKED VEGGIES, BUTTER AND GOAT MEAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD BELOW 41.0 F IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT-100 LBS, VALUED AT $700.00.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.0 F, FOUND CHICKEN, BUTTER, ETC. HELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FEB 42025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVER DAMAGED/CRACKED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
JAN 282025FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2025
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOODS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE ONLY FOODS GRADE PLASTIC BAGS TO HOLD FOODS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING WHEN HOT/COLD WATER IS TURNED ON ALSO PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE SPILLED ONTO ALLEY FLOOR AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALLEY FLOOR AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING PEELING PAINT AT PREP AREA ABOVE MICROWAVE AND SMALL HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLES IN CEILING AT SAID AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ALSO OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVER DAMAGED/CRACKED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING LIGHT BULB INSID WALK IN FREEZER AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FEB 72024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE.
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JAN 312024FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2024
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
UNABLE TO USE SOAP PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWAHING SINK IN PREP,DISHROOM AND FRONT SERVICE AREA, DUE TO CONTAINER NOT SET UP AT SOAP DISPENSER. NEED ANOTHER PERSON TO DISPENSE SOAP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE UNIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
WE OBSERVED THREE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH COOKED FOOD STORED ON SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 84F TO 91.7F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED ON SITE.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND HOT FOOD 135F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 50,VALUE 400. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. ALSO HAIR RESTARINT IS REQUIRED BY EVERYONE ENTERING THE KITCHEN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS,REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN AND DIRTY DUCT TAPE USED AT CHEST FREEZER DOOR. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. REMOVE AND REPLACE SAID DOOR. TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE PLASTIC LID OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. Edit
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING.REPAIR ISSUE.
56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE.
FEB 102023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO FIT IN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE PROCEEDURES FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH NO RECORD OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
FEB 32023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ABOVE 200 PPM IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTLIZE CHLORINE SANITIZER WITH A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-200 PPM. SANITIZER DRAINED FRESH SANITIZER PLACED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOLER IN FRONT FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN COOKING POTS OF EQUIPMENT ON STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ANY AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ANY AFFECTED POTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO FIT IN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE PROCEEDURES FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLES WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH NO RECORD OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
JUL 192022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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