SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ANMOL BARBEQUE.

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2858 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 19, 2023 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 19
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
22 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN NORTH UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWLELS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SPRAYER ATTACHED TO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA LOCATED ACROSS FROM OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPRAYER. DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED SPRAYER REMOVED FROM HAND WASHING SINK DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 7/21/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO EMPLOYEE KITCHEN ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN SAID WASHROOM.

SERIOUSOther
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR WRAP ALL EXPOSED FOOD IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED CHICKEN 65, CHICKEN FRONTIER AND CHICKEN KARAHI WITH DISCARD DATE OF 7/18/2023. CHICKEN(VALUED AT $60/ WEIGHING 10LBS) VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR DISCARD DATES ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED UNLABELED AND MISLABELED FOOD AND CONDIMENTS STORED IN BUCKETS AND SPICE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD AND CONDIMENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP IN BETWEEN OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 SMALL FLIES INSIDE BEIGE CRATE OF ONIONS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ELIMINATED, AFFECTED AREAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 7/21/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOP STORED ON SUGAR IN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLE ABOVE THE TOP OF FOOD WITHIN CONTAINER OR EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE CLOSED.

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED POTS AND PANS STORED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED CRATES USED TO ELEVATE THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD AND NONFOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AREAS INCLUDE REAR STORAGE, WAIT STATION AND HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CAN OPEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON TIP AND SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED AND DEEPLY GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON FRONT PREP TABLE ABOVE SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE STAINED AND DEEPLY GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON FRONT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO MEASURE CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST KIT PROVIDED ON 7/21/2023 DURING RECENT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, SURFACES AND LEGS OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLAT TOP GRILL AND OVEN(BURNERS AND EXTERIOR) WITH GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR COMPONENTS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE ON UPPER INTERIOR SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE AND LEAVES ON GROUND SURROUNDING AND LID OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN PREMISES SUCH AS A BIKE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SHOES IN FRONT WAIT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVE CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK BULGING AND DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALL ON OUTSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT STORAGE ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK CAULK ON WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK CAULK, RECAULK WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

MAY 31
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLES COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES ON WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOODHANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

APR 7
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE LOCATED NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12-OBSERVED HOSE FAUCET WITH A TUBE GOING INTO HAND WASHING SINK. PIPE WAS CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE. MANAGER STATED THEY USE IT FOR FILTERED WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM HAND WASHING SINK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13-ALLERGEN TRAINING IS NOT COMPLETE. EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 2
2021
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ONTO SHELVING TO PREVENT ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE LOCATED NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED HOSE FAUCET WITH A TUBE GOING INTO HAND WASHING SINK. PIPE WAS CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE. MANAGER STATED THEY USE IT FOR FILTERED WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM HAND WASHING SINK.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR WHEN WATER IS BEING FULLY DRAINED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING TILE IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS NOT COMPLETE. EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 17
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-304.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE RIGHT SIDE TOILET ROOM IS BROKEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY HAS THREE NEW CERTIFIED MANAGERS WHO DO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

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JAN 9
2020
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION, THAT IS EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). SEE INSPECTION#:2356422 FOR CITATION. -

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

- OBSERVED THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IS UNABLE TO AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSE ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION TO UTENSILS (0.0PPM) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE WHERE ALL DISHWASHING IS TO OCCUR AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-025. SEE INSPECTION#:2356422 FOR CITATION. -

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

- MUST PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS/LIDS FOR THE TOILET ROOMS. -

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE RIGHT SIDE TOILET ROOM IS BROKEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- OBSERVED FACILITY HAS THREE NEW CERTIFIED MANAGERS WHO DO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

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