Chicago
18
BEAT

Kaathis

2273 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for sanitation, employee hygiene

Inspections
7
2 passed
Last Inspected
2021-11-17
Pass Rate
29%
3 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2021-11-17)
Failed 3 inspections (2021, 2020, 2019)
Sanitation issues found across 13 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 13×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2021-11-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2021-11-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES, WASHED HANDS AT THE HAND WASH SINK WITH GLOVES ON, WIPED THEM WITH PAPER TOWELS, PULLED UP THEIR PANTS, PROCEEDED TO THE PREP SINK TO WORK ON THE RA CHICKEN, AND WENT BACK TO THE TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD; WITHOU...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF EMPLOYEES BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

NOTED CHICKEN INSIDE CONTAINER IN THE PREP SINK THAWING WITH HOT RUNNING WATER. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT FRONT AND REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED FOIL PAPER AND WASH CLOTHS USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND STANDING WATER INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE THE WET WASHCLOTHS AND PLASTIC BAGS, AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO LEAKING PIPING UNDERNEATH THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 38, 39, 53 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2370989 DATED 5/22/2020 NOT CORRECTED:- -38)6-202.15: ABOUT A 1/4" GAPS AT BOTTOM REAR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS...

2020-06-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - MANAGER REPORT ON SITE AT 1:03pm

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED: CHICKEN ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012 MANAGER REPORT ON SITE AT 1:03pm

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

ABOUT A 1/4" GAPS AT BOTTOM REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES BETWEEN USE TO STORE AT KNIFE RACK. MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE KNIVES PRIOR TO STORE THEM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK,REPAIR/REPLACE

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM, PROVIDE.

2020-05-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOR A MECHANICAL DRYING UNIT/PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MECHANICAL DRYING UNIT/PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

ABOUT A 1/4" GAPS AT BOTTOM REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES BETWEEN USE TO STORE AT KNIFE RACK. MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE KNIVES PRIOR TO STORE THEM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK,REPAIR/REPLACE

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,REMOVE PRESENT DUCT TAPE ON PIPES. DO NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEAN OF CORRECTION

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM,PROVIDED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOLERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED ON SITE. PRESENTLY ONLY TWO POSTED

2019-08-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, LAMB, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED ON SAOP AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, or powder. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING THAWED IMPROPERLY IN THE 1-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED STAFF ON HOW TO PROPERLY THAW USING COLD RUNNING WATER, MUST MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEP OR ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN PREP, TOILET ROOM, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AN GREASES ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2019-03-15 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

2019-03-12 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CHEMICAL SANITIZE MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ENSURE PROPER SANITIZING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER TO ENSURE PROPER SANITIZI...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD SHIELD AT FRONT PREP COUNTER AREA NOT TALL ENOUGH OR AT CORRECT SHAPED TO PROTECT FOOD AT PREP AREA FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL TALLER SHIELD AS WELL AS INCLUDE "L" SHAPE, AT FRONT PREP COUNTER TO PROTECT FOOD FROM...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

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