FEB 6
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KAN ZAMAN RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 58/100
617 N WELLS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 6, 2015 · passed
6 of 10 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. ALSO BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON STORAGE SHELVE BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH HEAVY DUST)ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH RUBBER MAT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT COVER INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND COOKING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
FEB 262014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 26
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS ANS REAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
FEB 182014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR AND SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. PREMISES STORES SODA DISPENSER SYRUPS AT THE BASEMENT AND OTHER RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT.ALSO NOTED OVER 4 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR BEHIND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (BEANS,CHICKEN,BEEF,SOUP ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:25 PM. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS ANS REAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BY THE COFFEE PREP AREA, AT THE UTILITY SINK ROOM, BY THE DISH WASHER AREA AND FLOORS INSDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKAGE AT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE U-JOINT OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHER,. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 242013FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2013
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT BOTH PREP AREAS HAND SINKS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL, GREASY AND STICKY PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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JAN 242013PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2013
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEAD ROACHES FOUND BEHIND PREP TABLE AND COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CRACKS AND CREVECIS NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 122012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
(7-38-005A) FOUND FOLLOWING FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER: 30-POUNDS OF LENTIL SOUP AT 59.2F & 10-POUNDS OF HUMMUS AT 51.6F (PER CHEF-WAS MADE THE DAY BEFORE). INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS & PROPERLY COOL THICK FOOD PRODUCTS IN SHALLOW PANS, IN ICE BATH OR WITH ICE PADDLES. (VALUE=$150.00) All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. BOTTOM DOOR GASKET OF 3-DOOR COOLER AT COOK'S LINE IS RIPPED, MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SOME WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES CLOSER TO THE CONDENSERS, DRIP PANS & COMPRESSORS OF COOLERS, FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF GREASE, DUST OR DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND THE SODA SYRUP RACK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & DRY. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
NOV 152011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS OBSERVED IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST INSTALL.
NOV 72011FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2011
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD AND SLIME GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF THE MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. REMOVE ALL DUST FROM INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS OF THE RESTAURANT. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, STORAGE SHELVES, SIDES OF THE STAND-UP FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, AND ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GAS LINES BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, TOP AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS, TOP OF THE STANDUP FREEZERS, HORIZONTAL SURFACES IN THE BEVERAGE SERVICE AREAS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND THE PREP TABLES AND LEVEL THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE WALLS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS OBSERVED IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST INSTALL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE AND ALL REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM THE REAR PREP AREA (COOLERS) AND ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
SEP 152010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, FIRST IN FIRST OUT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL CEILING LIGHT END COVERS OVER DISHWASH AREA.
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