Bismillah Restaurant
Troubled record — failed 4 of 10 inspections for other, pest activity
2020-11-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE, WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINER OF SUGAR STORED IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY AND IN BREEZEWAY AT SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR AREAS FREE OF LOOSE TRASH.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN BASEBOARDS IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2020-11-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED LARGE POT FULL OF YOGURT MADE ON SITE WITHOUT A VARIANCE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF YOGURT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VI...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS IN COOLER LOCATED IN DINING ROOM WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS WITH CONTENTS, WEIGHT, ALLERGEN INFORMATION, ADDRESS, AND BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE, WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINER OF SUGAR STORED IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR DOOR TO BASEMENT LEADING TO OUTSIDE LEFT OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP EXTERIOR DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 300 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL, CLEAN BASEMENT, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY AND IN BREEZEWAY AT SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR AREAS FREE OF LOOSE TRASH.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN BASEBOARDS IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SMALL GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2019-10-22 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST CLEAN AND RE PAINT THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL TO BE LOCATED TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE COOK LINE,PREP AREA AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
2018-08-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
2018-07-31 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED BULK PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE INSIDE THE DINING ROOM COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, SOURCE AND ANY ALLERGENS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AT THE HAND WASH SINK. 3 LIVE BABY ROACHES AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK FAUCET. 3 ON THE BACK SPLASH WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. 2 ON THE WALL AT THE MOP SI...
2018-07-20 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 26 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
ESTABLISHMENT FOUND WITH PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES SUCH AS POTATO STUFFED SAMOSAS IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 115.5F. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY THIRTY MINUTES AFTER INSPEC...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT CASHER STATION WHERE READY TO EAT SAMOSAS ARE HELD IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISPENSED FOR SALE. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE HOT HOLDING U...
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED RAW GROUND BEEF AND GROUND CHICKEN BEING STORED ON SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT PREPARED SAUCES. REVIEWED PROPER STORING OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED RAW MEAT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-00...
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TSC FOODS BEING COOLED IMPROPERLY IN DEEP METAL PANS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS EACH OF COOKED LENTILS AT 89.7F, COOKED BEEF AT 86.6F, OKRA AT 95.2F, CHICKEN AT 66.4F. NO T...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS POTATO STUFFED SAMOSAS IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES OF 115.5F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATI...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED BULK PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NO APPROVAL/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR MAKING YOGURT ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE INSIDE THE DINING ROOM COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK, ON AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, ON THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK, ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER TH...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST STORE DISHES CLEAN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OR SHELVING OR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE WOODEN BLOCKS AS LEGS FOR GAS STOVES. RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN POOR REPAIR,CHIPPING, PEELING ABOVE THE HAND SINK AND IN REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RAW WOOD USED ALL WALL MOUNTING FOR FAUCET AT THE UTILITY MOP. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK INTO A BUCKET UNDER THE WOMANS WASHROOM HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
GROUNDS AROUND OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS FOUND DIRTY BEHIND BOX FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE A.C.CLOSET LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE POOLING LIQUID AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2017-03-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
2017-03-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT DISPLAY UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN STEW 65F, BEEF 71.6F, SAMOSA 112F AND...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 4 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR BY THE PITA OVEN AND OVER 10 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLAT...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
2016-05-19 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD OR DESSERTS NEEDS TO HAVE LABEL STATING NAME OF PRODUCT AND INGREDIENT LIST. NAME OF RESTAURNAT AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT PREPARRED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON ALL SHELVING IN BASEMENT CONTAINING COOKING POTS AND PANS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DEAD FRUIT FLIES IN CORNERS OF BASEMENT FLOOR. CLEAN UP ALL DEAD FRUIT FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED VENTS IN WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VENT MISSING ABOVE NAAN OVENS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HADNLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
2015-06-11 Pass License 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving, 1st floor, bsmt not clean need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment(1st floor) not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/racks, equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had gaps holes in kitchen areas by dish machine area shall be repaired/sealed, walls, ceilings that had exposed plaster/wallboard in bsmt storage area shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Walk in cooler had missing light shield, shall provide light shield to walk in cooler.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Excess debris and clutter in bsmt storage areas, shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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