KABOBI.

Chicago Health Dept

4748 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

22 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

167

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 21

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS CLEANING PREP TABLE THEN IMMEDIATELY CHANGED SOILED GLOVES THEN RETURNED TO PREPARE FOODS ON THE STOVE AND NO HANDWASHING.MUST WASH HANDS AT EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO LIQUID HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK WHILE DISHES WERE ACTIVELY BEING WASHED LOCATED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW FISH SALMON BEING STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO COOKED EGGPLANT AND COOKED BEEF STEW IN THE COOKS 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY PROTECT COOKED SAID FOODS FROM RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS DURING STORAGE.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED CONTAINER OF EGG PLANT AND CONTAINER OF BEEF STEW AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.OBSERVED COOKED CHICK PEAS AT 46.9F,COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.2F,COOKED LAMB AT 46.4F AND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS)OBSERVED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA YOGURT AT 50.8 F AND RICE PUDDING AT 50.0 F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 60#'S OF FOOD WORTH $550.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COLD HOLD ALL (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS YOGURT AND RICE PUDDINGS ETC.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HUMMUS REFRIGERATOR LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE,WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATION UNIT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE RACK WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MAIN KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING SECTION AT SIDE NORTH WEST PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AS REQUIRED.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (3/29/2023) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B), CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 29

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN AND FISH) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING POTS AND PANS ON FLOOR USING HOSE HOOKED UP TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISHES ARE WASHED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE TO ENSURE ALL DISHES ARE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED. EMPLOYEE MOVED DISHES TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND PREP COUNTER ACROSS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLE.

JAN 18

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE GRIDDLE AREAS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WTIH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FILTERS ABOVE THE GRIDDLE AREAS.

JAN 9

2023

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED EGGPLANTS STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 46 F; OBSERVED MEAT SAUCE STORED AT AN IN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF MEAT SAUCE AND 3 POUNDS OF COOKED EGGPLANT ($15). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SEVERAL ROACH CARCASSES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR AND IN CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARCASSES AND SANITIZE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING COOKING SURFACES NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL.

Critical Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HOT WATER MEASURED AT 77 F IN SEVERAL SINKS INCLUDING: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 4 HAND WASHING SINKS AND 1 PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID; OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION UNITS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DUST.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2547187 DATED JANUARY 31ST 2022 INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO: LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS, DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT MEAT COOLER, PROVIDE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS, AND TO PLACE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO SIGNAGE IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT, OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE, OBSERVED WALK IN MEAT COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING, OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD CONTAINERS, OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 31

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, GARBANZO BEANS ETC)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS THROUGHOUT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORDS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND TESTING AT COVERED LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED

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APR 21

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION WHERE A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN RECENTLY INSTALLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPAIR THE DRYWALL CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND SOOT BUILDUP ON THE 3 VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS IN THE PREP AREAS AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 13

2021

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION WHERE A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN RECENTLY INSTALLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, UNDER AND IN FRONT OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR THE DRYWALL CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND SOOT BUILDUP ON THE 3 VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS IN THE PREP AREAS AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPLACE THE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2366061 ON 3/19/20 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 49 - MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD ON DOORS TO BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR. 53 - OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS. 55 - MUST REPAIR CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/19/20 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. PREMISES HAD AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM 2019. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

MAR 19

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED,POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS.OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND CLOTHING THAN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (HUMMUS AND PITA BREAD) AND NOT WASHING HANDS .INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN PIECE, RICE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED TONGS AND SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON SOME FOOD WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED USE OF UTENSILS WITHOUT HANDLES TO SERVE RICE AND OTHER COOK ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOOD FROM HANDS

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD IN ROW FOOD PREPARATION PROCESS AS SUPPORT OF FOOD SKEWER'S FOR KABOB PREPARED FOR GRILLING.MUST USE EASY CLEANABLE MATERIALS DO NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD IN USE PREPARATION,

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED SOME DISHES USED FOR COOKING AND FOOD PREPARATION TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL OR PRESENT PROCEDURE TO DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR INSPECTION FOR ON SITE REVIEW AND APPROVAL.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD ON DOORS TO WALK IN COOLER-FREEZER AND BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON HOSE USE FOR FLOOR WASHING IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM ROOF IN SAME AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OPEN CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN WARE WASHING AREA

NOV 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICYBON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11-NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST REPLACE WORN OUT WOODEN SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SHELVE WITH CLEAN UTENSILS,TEA CUP AND GALSSES IN THE FRONT MAIN KITCHEN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-CAULK ON THE WALLS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE DISH AREA FIRST FLOOR WORN OUT WITH BLACK/ORANGE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11-MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE/GRILL IN THE MAIN KITCHEN COOK LINE FIRST FLOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RE NEW THE CERTIFICATE EVERY 3 YEARS.

NOV 12

2019

FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE. AND MANAGER TOOK THE EXAM LAST APRIL 11.2019, WHICH IS SEVEN MONTHS ALREADY. INSTRUCTED TO GET CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND POST IT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICYBON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOODS THAT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH EXPIRATION DATE(7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDENEATH THE SHELVINGS APPROXIMATELY OVER 30 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANTIZE THE AREAS, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS,TRAYS, MIXING BBOWLS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE TWO ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FOOD, WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CAULK ON THE WALLS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE DISH AREA FIRST FLOOR WORN OUT WITH BLACK/ORANGE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TWO ONE BURNER STOVE WITH GRIMES BUILD -UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT WITH DIRT,DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR PREP/COOK LINE AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BIG HOLE ON THE FLOOR BY WATER PUMP IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED /BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE SUMP PUMP IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE/GRILL IN THE MAIN KITCHEN COOK LINE FIRST FLOOR. DAMAGED FLOOR IN THE COOK LINE FIRST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING PART OF THE FILTERS IN BOTH VENTILATION HOOD OF THE MAIN KITCHEN AND 2ND KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RE NEW THE CERTIFICATE EVERY 3 YEARS.

MAR 21

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRANCE OF THE CUSTOMERS IN THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN GUARD OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAR 14

2018

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO HAND SOAP IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPING IN THE BASEMENT. UNDER THE STAIR, UNDER THE SHELVINGS, AND BEHIND THE ICE MAKER APPROXIMATELY OVER 25 TOTAL. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE DROPPING AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF HUMUS AND BABAGANOUS FOR SALE MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT). ADDRESS OF THE COMPANY, NAME OF THE COMPANY, INGREDIENTS AND NOTED FOOD ALLERGEN. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL,NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, DISHES, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRANCE OF THE CUSTOMERS IN THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FOODS . RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS FOR THE DRY DISHES,POTS AND PANS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR; ALL THE PREP TABLE AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS; ALL THE EXTERIOR AND LIDS OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAIN CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR HAS NO COVER. MUST PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLERS WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT, WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH WATER STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BUCKET AND BOXES OF FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER ALL STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES, BUCKET WITH FOODS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUS BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER) TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

SEP 14

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TORN GASKET AT FRONT 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT SOUTH 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS ALSO,MISSING GROUT ON ON FLOOR TILES NEAR THE DISHMACHINE UNIT,MUST GROUT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SECTION OF WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT FINISHED,INSTRUCTED TO FINISH/SEAL OPENINGS AND PAINT AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ALSO,MUST SEAL THE EAST EXPOSED BRICK WALL ALONG THE SERVICE STATION AT REAR NEAR CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 7

2017

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHICH USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND SHELVING UNIT AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TORN GASKET AT FRONT 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN PREP TABLES,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,INTERIORS OF SINKS,EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING FAN BLADES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMERS DINING AREAS AND VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SECTION OF WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT FINISHED,INSTRUCTED TO FINISH/SEAL OPENINGS AND PAINT AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ALSO,MUST SEAL THE EAST EXPOSED BRICK WALL ALONG THE SERVICE STATION AT REAR NEAR CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE PLUMBING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE FOR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR NORTH PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED FOOD (ICE)DISPENSING UTENSIL STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ALSO,FLOORS NEED REGROUTING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 7

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 4 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON CLUTTERED REAR WEST WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND MISSING SCREEN ON REAR EXIT DOOR 1ST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE MISSING SCREEN TO SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSRTUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT FRONT PREP AREA 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOODS/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA,WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALSO,SEAL HOLES ON CEILING 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AT FAR END OF KITCHEN HOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 1 COMP SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS ALONG THE REAR PASSAGEWAY TO THE ALLEY AND ON BOTTOM OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN ITEMS KEPT STORED ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 4

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA, IN USE NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 1 COMP SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 13

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MULTI-USE PLATES AT FRONT COUNTER IMPROPERLY STORED, MUST INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION,

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall in front prep area not maintained, and light shields rear first floor dish area not clean, Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint walls and clean light shields,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR FIRST REAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMP,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PREMISES HAS SOME OF HIS PEOPLE WITH THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, HOWEVER ONE PERSON STILL NEEDS TO BE CERTIFIED,

JAN 8

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINING COLD TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW, GASKET IN POOR, DOORS NOT PROPERLY CLOSING, COOLER READING 49.9'F, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE UNTIL COOLER IS HOLDING AT 40'F, COOLER TAGGED, MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE REPAIR, TO CDPH, FAX #312746-4240, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS., READING 49-50'F, PERSIAN SALAD, TABOULI, HUMMUS, BABA, DOLMEH, AND MAUST KHLAR, ALL PREPARED PREVIOUS DAY, ALL FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF APPROX., $840.00, AND ABOUT 30 POUNDS, INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

MULTI-USE PLATES AT FRONT COUNTER IMPROPERLY STORED, MUST INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION,

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall in front prep area not maintained, and light shields rear first floor dish area not clean, Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint walls and clean light shields,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR FIRST REAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMP,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PREMISES HAS SOME OF HIS PEOPLE WITH THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, HOWEVER ONE PERSON STILL NEEDS TO BE CERTIFIED,

APR 1

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Exposed hand sink installed next to utility sink in basement. Instructed to install shields along sides of sink.

Minor Sanitation

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

Several openings noted in walls and ceiling in prep and basement prep area. Instructed to seal all openings in ceiling and walls, repaint walls in basement along stairs.

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall in front prep area not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint walls.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT NOT PROVIDED INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation not provided in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan

MAR 28

2014

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ENTRY DOOR.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE DRAINING WATER IN RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT, WATER CLOUDY COMING-UP FROM AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exposed hand sink installed next to utility sink in basement. Instructed to install shields along sides of sink.

Minor Sanitation

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

Several openings noted in walls and ceiling in prep and basement prep area. Instructed to seal all openings in ceiling and walls, repaint walls in basement along stairs.

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall in front prep area not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint walls.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT NOT PROVIDED INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation not provided in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Faucet not maintained at utility sink. Instructed to replace faucet or have faucet extend from backside of utility sink.

MAR 10

2014

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Must have additional refrigeration provided and have all coolers on and running at 40 F or below and freezer at 0 F or below.

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

Must provide hot running water at all sinks.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Sneeze guard not provided for front cooking and prep area.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Must have licensed pest control service premises and provide logbook with all required documents and must also rodent proof front entry door.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards, exhaust hood and filters, cooking equipment, sinks, coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and reseal basement floor.

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall in front prep area not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint wall.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation not provided in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace faucet.

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