APR 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BAMYAN KABAB.
BEAT. 27/100
5701 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 14, 2021 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 46.8F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 25 BOTTLES OF YOGURT DRINK FOUND AT 46.4F IN FRONT COOLER, RAW BEEF FOUND AT 58.7F, RAW ANGUS BEEF FOUND AT 49.3F AND STEAK FOUND AT 50.4F IN WALK IN COOLER. PROPER COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 150 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COOLER IN FRONT AT 49.3F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO KEEP HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSING FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TAPE COVERING VENTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS. MUST REMOVE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS INCOMPLETE. EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 212020FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2020
FAILED
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE CHICKEN IS BEING COOKED/SERVED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE INSPECTION WALK-THRU AT APPROX 3:15PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- MUST PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES FOR THE PHYSICAL VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN-UP KIT, INCLUDING A SANITIZING SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, FOR THE WRITTEN POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ALL HANDWASH SINKS TO MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- OBSERVED SOME COOLERS MISSING A THERMOMETER; MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER THAT IS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED TONGS AND SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON SOME FOOD WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE. -
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, WITH UNCOVERED & EXPOSED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST COVER ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED A DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE REACH IN & WALK IN COOLERS AND DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES OF THE KITCHEN HOOD. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- UNABLE TO OBSERVE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION. -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASH SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
- OBSERVED WASTE WATER, CONTAINING GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA; WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MUST REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER FROM FLOOR, SANITIZE AREA, AND REPAIR PLUMBING TO PROVIDE ALL WASTE WATER TO BE PROPERLY CONVEYED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- MUST PROVIDE THE DOORS OF THE TOILET ROOMS TO BE SELF CLOSING. -
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES(EX: OLD COOLER, CEMENT BRICKS) FROM THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF PEST HABRBORRAGE. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOLLOWING EXHAUST VENTILATIONS: BOTH TOILET ROOMS VENT AT REAR OF DINING ROOM KITCHEN HOOD MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULB IN THE REACH IN COOLER IS BURNT OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED A NEW EMPLOYEE ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
JAN 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE (SAFE SERVE ARE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38.005 NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY MARKED .MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS SO THAT SIGNS ARE CLEARLY VISIBLE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED)
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINS WHEN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAY 222018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 22
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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MAY 142018FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2018
FAILED
15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 41.7 TO 45F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A),
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
LIQUID LEAKING OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING GREASE TRAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. NO CLOTH TOWELS. 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE. REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR AND REAR PREP WALL FAN WITH SCREENING THAT HAVE HOLES LARGE ENOUGH FOR FLY OR INSECT ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT MESH SCREEN FOR BOTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
QUATERNARY SANITIZER ON PREMISES WITH NO QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS. MUST PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
HOLES IN THE WALL BEHIND THE "COCA-COLA" COOLER IN THE REAR. MUST SEAL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA ON ALL WALLS. MUST PROVIDE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE SECOND FLOOR STORE STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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