KABAB GRILL INC..

Chicago Health Dept

3222 W BRYN MAWR AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

10 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Mar 2018.

Last inspected Mar 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 30

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY WOOD HANDLE AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH PROPER HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE ARE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLES AND OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE WATER HEATER/ICE MACHINE AREA. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL OPENINGS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS IN PREP AREA MISSING END CAPS FOR SHIELDS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXHAUST VENTILATION IN EITHER EAST SIDE CUSTOMER USE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.--- NO AIR GAP AT DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CREATE AIR GAP.--- FRYER NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL UNDER HOOD OR REMOVE FRYER.

MAR 27

2018

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT EITHER EAST SIDE CUSTOMER USE WASHROOM HAND SINKS. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO HAND SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED AND FLAKING FINISH ON SHELVES ABOVE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVES. UNFINISHED WOOD ALONG REAR OF PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL/FINISH WOOD TO BE NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DIRTY WOOD HANDLE AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH PROPER HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE ARE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLES AND OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE WATER HEATER/ICE MACHINE AREA. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL OPENINGS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS IN PREP AREA MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXHAUST VENTILATION IN EITHER EAST SIDE CUSTOMER USE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION. VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE. NO AIR GAP AT DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CREATE AIR GAP. FRYER NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL UNDER HOOD OR REMOVE FRYER.

JUL 28

2017

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

WASTE WATER(WITH BLACK PARTICLES AND FOUL ODOR) BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. UNCOVERED FISH STORED ON TOP RAW CHICKEN INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED AND COVERED DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

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

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-18-17,REPORT#2028497 #33-NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTINGLIDS...ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. #35-NOTED HOLE ON WALL AT THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY FANS ON CEILING OF SAME. TODAY 7-28-17 WE OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA,NEED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD STAINS ON WALLS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETOR PROVIDED ON SITE,NEED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

Minor Sanitation

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

FOUND ASHTRAYS ON TOP THE VIDEO MACHINES WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS IN IT.ONE BLACK ASHTRAY WAS FILLED WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND AN EMPTY WHITE "MARLBORO BOX". ALL ASHTRAY SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKE IS PROHIBITED CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-020(C)

APR 18

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTINGLIDS...ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOLE ON WALL AT THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY FANS ON CEILING OF SAME.

SEP 8

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON NON COOKING EQUIPMENT THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN COOLERS TO STORE FOOD. DEFROST 1-DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF FOIL, AND GROCERY BAGS. ALL ARE PROHIBITED. DEFROST FREEZER, AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND THE WALLS IN THE HALLWAY AROUND THE SLOT MACHINES. HOLE IN WALLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. WALLS NOT CLEAN IN MENS TOILET ROOM. WALL BASE DETACHED NEXT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 1

2016

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. 10 LBS OF STEAK, AT 49F, VALUED AT $50. CERTIFIED MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED STEAK. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. REACH IN COOLER TEMPERATURE, 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, CHICKEN, BEING THAWED INAPPROPRIATELY IN THE 3-COMP SINK, POTABLE WATER WAS NOT BEING USED DURING THAWING. CHICKEN WAS AT AN APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE OF 37.4. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW T OPROPERLY THAW FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; REAR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND BAR IN FRONT DINING AREA, AND ON WALLS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REAR EXIT DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 " GAP AT EXTERIOR DOOR, 1/2" GAP AT INTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1506767, DATED 10/26/2015. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: VIOLATION #32; Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired. VIOLATION #33; Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. VIOLATION #34; Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). VIOLATION #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. BUSINESS STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND TAPE BING USED ON NON COOKING EQUIPMENT THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN COOLERS AND TO STORE FOOD. DEFROST 1-DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN. ALSO, RUST ON TOP OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF FOIL, TAPE AND GROCERY BAGS. ALL ARE PROHIBITED. DEFROST FREEZER, AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; STOVE, GRILL, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES. ALSO THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND THE WALLS IN THE HALLWAY AROUND THE SLOT MACHINES. HOLE IN WALLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. WALLS NOT CLEAN IN MENS TOILET ROOM. WALL BASE DETACHED NEXT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD. REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN PREP AREA. MISSING LIGHT IN HALLWAY WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.

OCT 26

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

MAR 10

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food item in reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling in kitchen prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

APR 29

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS FOUND IN THE 2 SLIDING DOOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRI.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RECAULK FLOOR AT WALL BASE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3-SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES ALL HEAVY UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE ALL ITEMS LOCATED IN THE SMALL FRONT STORE ROOM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES. COOK WAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT DURING INSPECTION AT FOOD PREP AREA.

DEC 2

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND PIPE IN CORNER OF THE KITCHEN CEILING BY THE HOOD.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA,TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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