SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HYDERABAD KABAB CORNER INC..

BEAT. 46/100

6348 N ARTESIAN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 31, 2017 · failed

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Sep 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 31
2017
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, HAND WASH SINK BY THE BATHROOM AND HAND WASH SINK INSIDE THE BATHROOM. ALSO NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK OUTSIDE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MUST ALSO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINKS.NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH EMPTY BAGS OF BASIMATI RICE INSIDE SINK AND LARGE POTS ON TOP OF MILK CRATES IN FRONT OF SINK. MUST HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

NOTED OVER 100 LIVE ROACHES AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR BY THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, ON WALLS AND BOXES BY THE CHEST FREEZER, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MOTOR HOUSING, ON FOOD CONTAINERS, ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ALL KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND THROUGH OUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES. MUST ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY A LICENSED PET CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL, INCLUDING INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND RAILINGS WITH HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE WITH CONTAINERS OF SPICES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN. LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED DRIED, FOOD PARTICLES SPLASHED ON WALL BEHIND COOKING STOVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. TOILET ROOM DOOR DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/DOOR.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FURNACE ROOM IS CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. STORE ALL ELSE ELEVATED OFF FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

SEP 19
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DO NOT USE SHOPPING BAGE FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR STORAGE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GASKETS OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITCHEN WITH BLACK MILDEY LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE STOVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULAITON. DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

MAR 29
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND MICROWAVE/ FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HADNLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

OCT 23
2015
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 15
2015
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, shall be repaired in order to pass license inspection.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Above had no proof of food sanitation for the city of Chicago, must provide proof, or food sanitation certificate for the city of Chicago, in order to pass license inspection.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

Above had no chemical test strips to properly sanitize dishes, utensils, etc...(must provide chemical test strips to properly sanitize dishes, utensils, etc... in order to pass license inspection).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Kitchen storage shelving, and rear storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cooler shelving/racks in kitchen area not clean, need cleaning, rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in kitchen area, and rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear storage room, and bathroom, shall be replaced/repaired.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen, and coolers, shall be provided.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Above had no mop sink on premises, must provide mop sink with hot, and cold running water under city pressure to premises, per city of Chicago code.

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