AMEER KABOB.

Chicago Health Dept

1050 N MILWAUKEE AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2021.

Last inspected Jan 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

129

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 29

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA THAT IS CONVENIENT TO USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE,SPECIALIZED PROCESS YOGURT IS BEING MADE ON PREMISES WITH OUT A HACCP AND VARIANCE ON SITE ISSUED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 22

2021

FAIL 20 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT WATER HAS TO BE AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE TURNED ON HOT WATER VALVE FROM UNDERNEATH HAND SINK. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Facility Condition

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED ONE CONTAINERS OF YOGURT IN 2-DOOR COOLER MADE ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF YOGURT. HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE NOT ON SITE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED YOGURT AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE PROCESS IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.* A VARIANCE REQUIRES CDPH REVIEW AND APPROVAL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED 5 ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 2-DOOR TALL COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE UTILITY SINK MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL GAPS CRACKS CREVICES IN WALLS AND MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRCTED FROM 05/06/2020 REPORT#2370212 #55 OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES, AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ON THE FLOOR SUCH AS PAINT SUPPLIES, PERSONAL ITEMS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/6/2020 NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED. - COS

MAY 6

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES, AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ON THE FLOOR SUCH AS PAINT SUPPLIES, PERSONAL ITEMS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

APR 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURES ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (50F) AND PREP COOLER (65F), WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD, DISCONTINUE USING EQUIPMENT UNTIL SERVICED, AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW ON ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. UNITS TAGGED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAR 29

2019

FAIL 18 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE, WAS INSTRUCTED ON LAST INSPECTION 7/26/18, TO PROVIDE POLICY AT NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES POSTED ON SITE, FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. WAS INSTRUCTED ON LAST INSPECTION, 7/26/18, TO PROVIDE FOR NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED IN A 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 150 LBS OF RAE CHICKEN, TEMPERATURES RANGES FROM 47F TO 51F, VALUED AT $600. 60 LBS OF RAW BEEF, 50F, VALUED AT $250 3 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES, 50F, VALUED AT $5 3 LBS OF HUMMUS , 57F, VALUED AT $30 EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS/RTE FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE ACCURACY OF TCS/RTE HOT AND COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SEE VIOLATION #60

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEARS HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UTENSIL USED TO SERVED BAKLAVA BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: #37 OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED CAKES IN THE FRONT 2-DOOR GLASS REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED. - #47 OBSERVED THE LIDS TO THE TWO DEEP FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN POOR CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. - #55 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS. - #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. STILL NON-COMPLIANT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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JUL 26

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED CAKES IN THE FRONT 2-DOOR GLASS REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE LIDS TO THE TWO DEEP FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN POOR CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND LIDS OF THE DEEP FREEZERS WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILDUP GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND FLOORBOARDS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

JUN 12

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND THE DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 20

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WHERE THE PAINT HAS WORN OFF AND HAVE RUSTED. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYER, GRILL,ETC.) AND COOLERS (ESPECIALLY THE RUBBER GASKETS AND THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS AND SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING TO THE WALL AROUND THE EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 13

2016

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38- 010(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND THE (ONLY) EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE NOR MAINTAINED. LARGE CUTTING BOARDS AND PANS WAS ON TOP OF THE SINK COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTING IT, NO SOAP AT THE SINK AND FAUCET/INTERIOR WAS VERY UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE, STOCKED WITH SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND CLEAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS OPENED DUE TO OVERFLOW OF GARBAGE, DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AND GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTER PART. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PREPARING/SERVING OF FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WHERE THE PAINT HAS WORN OFF AND HAVE RUSTED. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYER, GRILL,ETC.) AND COOLERS (ESPECIALLY THE RUBBER GASKETS AND THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS AND SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING TO THE WALL AROUND THE EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

DEC 24

2015

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 9

2015

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF LIVE COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OVER 50 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, FLOOR, AND EQUIPMENT (ON POTS, IN AND AROUND THE CHEST FREEZER, AND ON CUTTING BOARD) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND IN THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN THE REACH-IN COOLER ABOVE PRODUCE (CILANTRO). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION. ALSO, OBSERVED A LIVE COCKROACH IN A STORAGE CONTAINER FILLED WITH RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE RICE INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE AT 164.5F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT, AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1199785 ON 4/14/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELF BELOW THE PREP TABLE.

Minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, DEEP FRYER, GYRO MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, MEAT GRINDER AND SLICER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, KNIFE RACK, LIGHT SHIELDS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND ATTACHED SHELVING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WITH DEAD INSECTS ESPECIALLY THE WINDOW SHELF AND PREP TABLE.

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT. REMOVE AND CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR.

Minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. CLEAN ALL THE CEILING AND WALL VENT COVERS. SCRAPE AND REPAINT AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT. REMOVE/CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS WRAPPED UP WITH A PLASTIC BAG.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE CLOSET FLOOR. 2 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PREP TABLE FROM IN FRONT OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

APR 14

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

APR 7

2015

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.4F TO 57.9F. WITH FOODS SUCH AS STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES AT 55.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS EACH HUMMUS AT 50.9F, EGGPLANT AT 50.5, 4LBS STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES AT 55.8F, 5LBS CHOPPED SALAD AT 51.2F. 1LB COOKED CHICKEN IN PAN ON TOP OF UN-LIT GAS STOVE TOP AT 127.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES OR PERSON PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND HELD IMPROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6-9-14 NOT CORRECTED #34- FOUND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK SPICE AND FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS DIRTY. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. DIRTY NOZZLE AND HANDLES OF REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, INTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AND STORAGE CLOSETS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OPEN CREVICE WITH MISSING WALL CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALLS AND WASH BASINS IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM AND IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

JUN 9

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND TAKE OUT TABLE NEAR FRONT COUNTER WITH PEELING SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 30

2014

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 3 COCKROACHES BEHIND REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AND APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN FURNACE/WATER HEATER CLOSET. RECOMMEND FACILITY TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT START OF INSPECTION (11:10AM). JAIBI ADIL ARRIVED AT 12:00PM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES PHF IS BEING PREPARED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND TAKE OUT TABLE NEAR FRONT COUNTER WITH PEELING SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON ALL WALLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, FRYER, AND GRILL). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ROUTINELY, TOP TO BOTTOM, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLUTTER IN WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

APR 7

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PLACE A DIRTY DISH IN SINK, RINSE HANDS WITH WATER AND NO SOAP, THEN PROCEED TO SLICE PITA BREAD FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. ALSO OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE TAKE RAW CHICKEN OUT OF REFRIGERATOR TO COOK AND THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE OTHER COOKING UTENSILS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST. INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES HOW TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND WHEN TO DO SO. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT REAR PREP SINK NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED STAFF TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIME AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS LIKE CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC. ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND TAKE OUT TABLE NEAR FRONT COUNTER WITH PEELING SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON ALL WALLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, FRYER, AND GRILL). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ROUTINELY, TOP TO BOTTOM, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLUTTER IN WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 15

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE,CHICHEN KABOB,AND SALMON CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DEEP FRYER HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AND MUST DEFROST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS OF FOOD DEBRIS

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA HAS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL ALSO REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WALL NEAR DEEP FRYER

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND CHEST COOLER

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR OF PREMISES

FEB 16

2012

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 7

2012

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE AN OPEN WALL IN A UNUSED TOILET ROOM AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATELY 8 DRAIN FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE TOILET ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED POISON RODENT PELLETS ON FLOOR OF THE BOILER CLOSET-MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITARY MANNER IN AN ENCLOSED BAIT STATION.ALSO REAR DOOR TO PREMISES NEEDS RODENT PROOFING LIGHT COMING THROUGH. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM.

MAR 21

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

MAY 7

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.

FEB 1

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 26

2010

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FOOD PREP BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NOT INSTALLED.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Minor Sanitation

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.REMOVE CARPET FLOORING IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET.

Minor Sanitation

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 THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET.

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