CAIRO KEBAB.
1524 W FULLERTON AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 22022PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BEGINNING OF MINERALIZATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME OF PRODUCTS
A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
CRACKED PANEL LINERS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPLACE UNIT IN PREP AREA
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT PIPE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARDS AS LINERS FOR COOLER SHELVING AND SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MISSING ALL THREE STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
GRIMES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MOP STORAGE AREA,INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER(DRY BLOOD ON FLOOR),ALSO BEHIND SHELVES AT REAR PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRANING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,
MAY 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 10 POUND OF COOKED HUMMUS INSIDE A LARGE POT,STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 58F - 59.7 AND 64.2F(FOOD WAS COOKED THE NIGHT BEFORE). FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 15,VALUE 15.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR
MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED NEAR THE HOT FOOD LINE, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. ALSO UTENSILS USED FOR EMPLOYEE MUST BE INVERT AT DINING AREA
CAN OPENER BLADE WITH EXCESS GRIME,CLEAN AND SANITIZE
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, FRYER, GRILL, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
IF OLD ICE MACHINE IS REPLACE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED AT WATER LINE, OR KNOWN THE LOCATION
GREASE AT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
GREASE AT OUTSIDE GROUND IN FRONT OF WASTE OIL CONTAINER/GARBAGE AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: UNDER SHELVES,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN-UP DRY BLOOD FROM INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN ARE COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE IN THE PREP/DISHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TAPE AND REPAIR/REPLACE SAOID TILES.
SEP 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT PANEL IN ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ON FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN.
MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED NEAR THE HOT FOOD LINE, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, FRYER, GRILL, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
SEP 122019FAILED18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT PANEL IN ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 6 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 47F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES AND 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES AND FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ON FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED NEAR THE HOT FOOD LINE, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, FRYER, GRILL, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW WAS DATED 10/26/2016. INSTRUCTED TO POST MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AT ALL TIMES. LAST INSPECTION WAS 3/8/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 62018PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GRASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FOLLOWING NEEDED GENERAL AND DETAIL CLEANING MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD STORAGE SHELVIG IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GRASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FOLLOWING NEEDED GENERAL AND DETAIL CLEANING MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD STORAGE SHELVIG IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRON FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 262018FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GRASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FOLLOWING NEEDED GENERAL AND DETAIL CLEANING MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD STORAGE SHELVIG IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRON FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVID END MAINTAIN.
AUG 42017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED RAW WOOD RACK HOLDING SKEWERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TREAT/FINISH RAW WOOD SKEWER RACK.
NOTED CEILING PANELS DAMAGED AT FRONT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANANAGMENT TO REPAIR.
NOTED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.
NOTED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE.
OCT 282016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST SEAL GAP AROUND PIPE LEADING INTO FLOOR IN DINING AREA AT FRONT WINDOW.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR,GAP IN WALL TILE IN 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL GAP IN LOWER WALL IN DINING AREA AT WINDOW.
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS,MISSING FAUCET AT MOPSINK .MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK
MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORAGNIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT LARGE STORAGE AREA,DINING AREA CLOSET,MOPSINK CLOSET.
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