JAN 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NESH MEDITERRANEAN GRILL.
BEAT. 45/100
205 W MONROE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 16, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jul 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
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. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IN USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP OF FACILITY WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION READING AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZE AT PROPER CONCENTRATION OF 200 PPM.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN SHAWARMA LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SAID TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD @ 101F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( RED PEPPER HUMMUS,MEDITERRANEAN SALAD, COOKED CHICKEN SHAWARMA , RED CABBAGE SLAW, TAHINI AND TZATZIKI SAUCES, AND COOKED CHICK PEAS) STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON MINT LEMONADE LOCATED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIRNETS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREP (STUFFED EDGES INSIDE) COOKED READY TO EAT PITA BREAD WITH BARE HANDS. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER AND PERSON IN CHARGE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINK IN MENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYER WITH ADEQUATE AIR FLOW VELOCITY MUST REMAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME, FACILITY MUST REPAIR HAND DRYER AND/OR OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS & MAINTAIN. FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED RAW UNCOVERED BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT UNCOVERED SLICED FRUIT (MELON GRAPES)AND PANS OF HUMMUS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REARRANGE FOOD PRODUCTS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION AND DISCARD ALL CONTAMINATED FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FACILITY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR (FAUCET KNOBS DOES NOT TURN OFF WATER) IN REAR WASR WASHING ARE OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 132018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 13
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED LABELS NEEDED ON ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS AT FRONT COUNTER, ( DESSERTS, BROWNIES, ETC) TO INCLUDE NAME OF PRODUCT, ADDRESS OF FACILITY AND INGREDIENTS OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS.
MAR 282017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found cutting boards in kitchen area heavily stained, with deep groves. Must resurface or replace cutting boards. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found excessive grease build up inside lower interior or fryer in front prep area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
MAR 182016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 18
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED NO LABLES ON PREPACKAGED DESSERTS,(BROWNIES,BACKLAVA) AT COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF COCA COLA MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 242015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 24
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED LABELS NEEDED ON BOTTLES OF OIL. OBSERVED LABELS NEEDED ON ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS TO INCLUDE NAME OF PRODUCT, ADDRESS OF FACILITY AND INGREDIENTS OF PRODUCT.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SPATULAS IN CONTAINER IMPROPERLY STORED. STORE SPATULAS WITH HANDLES FACING UP TO MINIMIZE HAND CONTACT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF SODA/ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF SODA/ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN REACH IN DRAWER COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS.
DEC 152014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBDERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON CEILING, WALLS, SHELVES AND BOXES AT REAR. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR ABOVE PREP TABLES AND WHERE NECESSARY TO REMOVE OLD FOOD BUILD-UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT REAR OF FOOD SPLASHES/BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN. SEAL OPENINGS INTO WALL AROUND TUBING AT REAR BY 3-COMP SINK AND WHERE NECESSARY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
COLD WATER VALVE AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR.
APR 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PROPERLY LABEL PRE-COOKED/COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH NAME AND DATES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIFE RACK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE WATER AROUND MOP SINK AT REAR AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 162013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 16
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
FEB 132013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 13
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO PROPEPRLY PROTECT FOOD AND AT SIDE OF THE COUNTER AT SAME AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK.
JUL 132012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 13
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULKING NEEDED AROUND HANDSINK & BOTH HOT & COLD DISPLAY UNITS AT FRONT PREP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR CRACKS IN THE DINING ROOM & BATHROOMS MUST BE SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
BATHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
JUL 102012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 10
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA IS 53.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT FIXED & MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULKING NEEDED AROUND HANDSINK & BOTH HOT & COLD DISPLAY UNITS AT FRONT PREP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR CRACKS IN THE DINING ROOM AREA MUST BE SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
BATHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INTERNAL THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK-IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE.
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