SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BABAS HALAL.

YOUR CALL. 50/100

6421 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 6, 2022 · passed with conditions

0 of 5 inspections passed, 5 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
0 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 15LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN A TUBS ON A RACK IN THE PREP AREA AT 71.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TOTAL WEIGHT 23LBS AND COST $95. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUE #7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 2 SMALL CONTAINERS (8LBS) OF RAW CHICKEN SITTING ON A RACK WITH AN INTERANAL TEMP OF 53.6F. CITATION COMBINE ABOVE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL DRY BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH PRODUCTS NAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR DOORS OF ALL REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND AIR VENT COVERS DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED THE COOK NOT IN COMPLAINCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

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COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE/COOK SMOKING IN THE KITCHEN WHILE PREPARING FOOD. OBSERVED COOK LAYING HIS LIT CIGARETTE ON THE PREP COOLER STATION/TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED INSIDE PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED FOR #7-32-015. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HE MUST APPEAR IN COURT FOR THIS VIOLATION.

MAY 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED DUST ON SOME CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

JUN 11
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD AND DRINK ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND RAW WOOD SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON SHELVING UNITS ON REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

NOV 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT BACK AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR AT HOT LINE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE, FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2241023 DATED 12/4/2018 NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

DEC 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FRYERS, PIZZA OVEN, ETC IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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