SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KHYBER PASS.

BEAT. 39/100

233 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 7, 2014 · passed

Failed 6 of 13 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 7
2014
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 25
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 12 LIVE COCKROACHES IN DISH WASHING, KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

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

DISH MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACE AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

RUBBER GASKETS FOR PREP COOLER COT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN THRU-OUT KITCHEN. FOOD DEBRI AND TRASH NOTED BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5
2013
PASSED
0 violations
APR 4
2013
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE COOK'S LINE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS ON GARBAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS.

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

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT THE COOK'S LINE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE DISHWASH AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MUST STORE IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.

APR 3
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 70F DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER WASHING OF UTENSILS. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED OF CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE COOK'S LINE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS ON GARBAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS.

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

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT THE COOK'S LINE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE DISHWASH AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MUST STORE IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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MAR 26
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT WAS TURNED OFF, THE ICE WAS REMOVED AND THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. ALSO, OBSERVED FOODS (YOGURT AND SAUCES) STORED IN IMPROPER CONTAINERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE BUCKETS WERE MARKED AS CHEMICAL AND PAINT BUCKETS ("TRY-RINSE" RINSE ADDITIVE, DETERGENT, AND "BEHR PREMIUM PAINT"). MANAGEMENT DISCARDED BOTH THE FOOD AND THE BUCKETS AND WERE INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE COOK'S LINE, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE COOK'S LINE.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT THE COOK'S LINE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE DISHWASH AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MUST STORE IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.

OCT 2
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

SEP 24
2012
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES AND SEVERAL DEAD ONES UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSCTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMENDED.

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

CABINET UNDER KITCHEN HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. VENT ON FRONT KITCHEN CEILING NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT.

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

SHELVES, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS AND COOKING SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

SODA GUN DISPENSERS AT BAR NOT CLEAN INSDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR BY 3-COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXPOSED DRY WALL AT FRONT KITCHEN LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINIGS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK FAUCET NOT SUTTING OFF AND LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 19
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 12
2011
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS # 33,34,36 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #197427 DATED 5-12-10. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.

MINORSanitation
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. FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN METAL SHEET COVERING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. COLD WATER KNOB AT 3COMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR,UNABLE TO SHUT OFF COMPLETELY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAY 12
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 SHELVES, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE METAL COVERINGS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON KITCHENS FLOOR, INSTRUCT TO STORE ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.

MINORFacility Condition
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 ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS FOUND AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 3
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

JAN 27
2010
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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. INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 10 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER DISH MACHINE, SEVERAL CRACKS NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES, SEAL CRACK. MORE FREQUENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

MINORSanitation
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. CEILING VENTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEFT FAUCET AT 3COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET NECK.

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