SEP 19
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KABOBCHI.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
1519 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 19, 2022 · passed
5 of 8 inspections passed, 3 failed. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPPING AND CHOPPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
JUN 92022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2022
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-402.12--OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE OIL TANK WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP ON CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 22022FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2022
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE OIL TANK WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP ON CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 202021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED PACKAGED BAKLAVA STORED AT REGISTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ITEMS STORED NEARBY.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 132021FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED BAKLAVA STORED AT REGISTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ITEMS STORED NEARBY.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2463321 ON 12/3/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#37) 3-602.12: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. (#49) 4-602.13: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES. (#56) 6-501.14: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. (#58) 2-102.13: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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DEC 32020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOV 252019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 25
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH, WOOD CABINETS AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS THROWN BEHIND, ALONG SIDE AND IN FRONT OF GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED INADEQUATE COVING IN PLACE ON BASE OF ALL WALLS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND PROPERLY ENCLOSE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT
NOV 212019FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2019
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PRINTED AND RAW OR UNDER-COOKED ITEMS IN MENU WITHOUT ASTERISKING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE MEANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD BEING PREPARED OR STORED IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH, WOOD CABINETS AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS THROWN BEHIND, ALONG SIDE AND IN FRONT OF GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED INADEQUATE COVING IN PLACE ON BASE OF ALL WALLS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND PROPERLY ENCLOSE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
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