J K Kabab House
Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record
2019-10-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
2019-10-21 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. OBSERVED ABOUT 80 MICE DROPPING INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
2018-08-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED DATE MARKING SYSTEM NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN
2017-02-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-02-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50F STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER; MIXED SALADS(CUT TOMATOES,LETTUCE,ETC)AT TEMP OF 58.6F STORED ON SHELF BY THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,WHICH ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF KITCHEN(UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER WEST SHELF) AND FRONT SERVING AREA(UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER)ALSO OBSERVED OPENED PESTICIDE BLOCK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PEELING PAINT AT EXTERIOR OF CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
WORKING STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OUTSIDE AREA WITH EXCESS PLASTIC CRATES(NUMEROUS TO COUNT),WOOD PALLETS AND OTHER MATERIAL AND ITEMS STORE ON CEMENT FLOOR BY/ACROSS THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR.NEED TO REMOVE.OBSERVED PREP TABLE AND MEAT GRINDER A HALF BOTTLE OF OIL STORED UNDER THE PRE...
2016-04-08 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED LARGE BURNER UNCLEAN AND SIDES OF STOVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN BURNER AND STOVE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER GRILL AND ALONG SIDE OF GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND STOVE AND ON SIDE OF STOVE UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE TAKES PLACE NEEDS LIGHT SHEILDS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
LONG HANDLED SCOOP IS NEEDED FOR RICE. DO NOT USE PLATE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
2015-04-02 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and in reach in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. 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
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed), floors in bsmt storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
2014-06-24 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS AT BASEMENT STORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPING.
2013-07-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NO LABELS PROVIDED IN CONTAINERS WERE FOOD IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORED INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDED WALK-IN IN BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE KITCHEN DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DUST AND GREASE HANGING FROM PIPE IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS WRAPPED WITH A DIRTY PLASTIC, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND REPAIR FAUCET. NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT SAID SINK, NEED TO PROVIDE. WATER PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS LEAKING, NEED TO REP...
2013-06-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:CHILI CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.5F AND 46.7F,FOOD WAS COOKED ON 6-22-13 PER MANAGER STATEMENT. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND ...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-8-13, REPORT #1188461 35-MUST REPAIR DRY WALL ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT. DAMAGED CEILING THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT. STILL TODAY CEILING IN SAME CONDITI...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NO LABELS PROVIDED IN CONTAINERS WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORED INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDED WALK-IN IN BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE KITCHEN DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DUST AND GREASE HANGING FROM PIPE IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS WRAPPED WITH A DIRTY PLASTIC, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND REPAIR FAUCET. NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT SAID SINK, NEED TO PROVIDE. WATER PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS LEAKING, NEED TO R...
2013-01-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SUCH AS BEEF KABAB,CHICKEN KABAB, CHICKEN CORN SOUP, LAMB KABAB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALL...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST REPAIR DRY WALL ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT. (DAMAGED CEILING TRU-OUT THE BASEMENT). FAN GUARD OF THE...
2013-01-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH GREASE ALL OVER THE TOP LID AND AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINER THAT IS NOT ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT AND READY TO COOK FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLE AND BOTTOM PART OF THE PREP TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST REPAIR DRY WALL ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT. (DAMAGED CEILING TRU-OUT THE BASEMENT). FAN GUARD OF TH...
2011-12-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/5/12.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/5/12.
2011-12-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE EAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER AND DEAD MICE BEHIND THE MOTOR AND INSIDE THE EMPTY SMALL ROOM OVER 50 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECT...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MISSING LABEL/DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/DATE .
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AROUND THE ONE COMPT SINK DUE TO VERY CLOSE TO 3 COMPT SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. RUSTED BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE PREP...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE,DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL INSIDE THE SMALL EMPTY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN UNDER THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FAN COVER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA, AND COCA COLA COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN A...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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