AMEER KABOB.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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).

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.

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.

ALL BULK SPICE AND FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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

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

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

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR OF PREMISES

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

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.

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

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

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.REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,REPAIR FLOOR SAME AREA TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET.