BARBAKAN RESTAURANT.
3143-3145 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 152018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROGRAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5-202.12 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMNT SINK. CORE 7-38-030(c)
4-501.11 OBSERVED WORN OUT GASKET ON DOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WORN OUT GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR CORE
5-204.11 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SERVICE SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE
6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES NEXT TO HOT LINE HOOD .INSTRUCTD MANAGEMENT TOREPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTD MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION, CORE
SEP 262017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND PRODUCE. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. FILTER,HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 182017FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH FRESH GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND TOP OF THE LID WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS GOULASH, PORK CHOP, CHICKEN.ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. PAUL BOROWIEC ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:00PM DURING INSPECTION.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1932164 DATED 6/3/16. #38- NO EXPOSED AND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE.
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, TRAYS ETC. MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND PRODUCE. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. FILTER,HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE BLANKET,PILLOW AND PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA. STORE THEM AWAY FROM THE PREP AREA.
ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD,HELPING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND WALL NOT CLEAN BY THREE COMPARTMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOLE IN WALL BY DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
MAY 272016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/04/2015, REPORT #1561822, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS. 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM AND STORAGE ROOMS IN REAR. 36 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING OR REPLACE DIMMED LIGHT BULB AND SHIELDS. 38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.------MUST FIX LOW (COLD) WATER PRESSURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR. 40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND WALL NOT CLEAN BY THREE COMPARTMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOLE IN WALL BY DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
EMPLOYEES DRESSING AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, TOILET SEAT IN WOMEN BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
MENS BATHROOM OFFENSIVE URINE ODOR, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND SANITIZE,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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AUG 42015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.----------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM AND STORAGE ROOMS IN REAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE 3 WASHROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING OR REPLACE DIMMED LIGHT BULB AND SHIELDS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.------MUST FIX LOW (COLD) WATER PRESSURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING .
NOV 252014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler and in reach in freezers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler and in reach in freezers.
walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area, and rear storage closet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
JUN 162014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Rear storage room shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in rear storage room under shelving not clean, need cleaning detailed.
Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in rear storage areas, shall be replaced, provided.
Observed one employee not wearing proper attaire in kitchen area, employee was wearing sleeveless t shirt, mag was advised of proper attire for employee's in kitchen areas, ie T shirts, blouses with sleeves, etc...
MAY 132013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
Women's bathroom door self closing mechanism in state of disrepair(broken), must provide new self closing mechanism to women's bathroom door.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning, exhaust fan in men's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
JAN 302012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. BOXES OF SNGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN THE BAR AREA MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER; INSTRUCTED COOKING HOOD NEEDS SERVICE FOR CLEANING
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR SIDE OF FREEZER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOOD BOXES IN THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND STEAM TABLE,BEHIND FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 2 LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED IN PREP AREA
JUN 282010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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JUN 212010FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #165114,05-05-09,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND #33 SHELVES/RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;GIVEN 5 DAYS 06-28-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOODS IN WALKIN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. TOP SIDE AREA OF COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WOODEN PREP TABLE MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE TIME
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED:AIR VENT COVER ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AIR FAN IN KITCHEN,SHELVES UNDER COFFEE MACHINE,VENTS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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