PITA KABAB, INC..
5701 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 21 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 102017FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS WHILE EMPLOYEES ARE PREPPING AND WASHING DISHES:- EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK 73.4F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 75F, WOMENS BATHROOM 75.8F AND MENS BATHROOM 76.7F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED THE FOLLOWING SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2060102 DATED 6/12/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#14) NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1975283 DATED 11/8/2016 NOT CORRECTED:- #38)OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN FRONT AREA WHERE PREPARED AND COOKED. SALADS ARE MADE, RAW MEAT IS HANDLED AND COOKED FOOD IS SERVED, CASH IS HANDLED AND ONLY HAND SINK IS THROUGH A DOORWAY WITH SWINGING DOORS AND OVER 25 FT FROM COOK ON GRILL AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE/COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IF NECESSARY. #41)OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-42-090
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2060102 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #33)NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35)NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA, SECOND FLOOR CEILING AND WALLS ON SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/R REPLACE.... NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT,EXTERIOR EXHAUST FAN AT THE REAR REP AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #45)NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
PEELING AND FLAKING FINISH ON RACKS IN REAR 'COCA-COLA' 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REFINISH RACKS.
ACCUMULATED DUST ON EXHAUST VENT IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. UNSCREENED VENT TO OUTSIDE ABOVE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN EXHAUST VENT AND SCREEN WALL VENT.
PIPE UNDER MEN'S WASHROOM HANDSINK LEAKS. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
2ND FLOOR AREA IS CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. STORE ALL ELSE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT OR HAT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE PREP TABLES, NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL DIRTY WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 132017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1975283 DATED 11/8/2016 NOT CORRECTED:- #38)OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN FRONT AREA WHERE PREPARED AND COOKED. SALADS ARE MADE, RAW MEAT IS HANDLED AND COOKED FOOD IS SERVED, CASH IS HANDLED AND ONLY HAND SINK IS THROUGH A DOORWAY WITH SWINGING DOORS AND OVER 25 FT FROM COOK ON GRILL AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE/COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IF NECESSARY. #41)OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA, SECOND FLOOR CEILING AND WALLS ON SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/R REPLACE.... NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT,EXTERIOR EXHAUST FAN AT THE REAR REP AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
JUN 122017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED TEMPERATURE OR SERVICE COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.5F ND 44.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS TO BE IMPROPER:-MIXED CABBAGE AND CARROTS 59.4F, CUCUMBER AND LETTUCE 50.7F, SLICED TOMATOES 54.3F, EGG PLANT 50.9F, WHEAT 46.4F, DOLMA(RICE WRAPPED IN VEGETABLE LEAVES 48.2F, POTATO PUFFS 44.6F, MEAT ROLLS 44.1F, EGGS 45.5F, MILK 48.2F, BEEF 44.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1500 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1975283 DATED 11/8/2016 NOT CORRECTED:- #38)OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN FRONT AREA WHERE PREPARED AND COOKED. SALADS ARE MADE, RAW MEAT IS HANDLED AND COOKED FOOD IS SERVED, CASH IS HANDLED AND ONLY HAND SINK IS THROUGH A DOORWAY WITH SWINGING DOORS AND OVER 25 FT FROM COOK ON GRILL AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE/COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IF NECESSARY. #41)OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA, SECOND FLOOR CEILING AND WALLS ON SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/R REPLACE.... NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT,EXTERIOR EXHAUST FAN AT THE REAR REP AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
NOV 102016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1610037 DATED 1/15/16 NOT CORRECTED. #45 NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HADNLER EMPLOYEES HAVE COMPLETED THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-42-090
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER / COLD HOLD UNIT WITH BOTTOM INTERIOR IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM INTERIOR OF COOLER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN COOLER ARE RUSTY. MUST REPAINT ALL RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOMS AND SIDES. DEGREASE CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
: OBSERVED MISSING FAN COVER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HANDINK IS NEEDED IN FRONT AREA WHERE PREPARRED AND COOKED. SALADS ARE MADE, RAW MEAT IS HANDLED AND COOKED FOOD IS SERVED, CASH IS HANDLED AND ONLY HAND SINK IS THROUGH A DOORWAY WITH SWINGING DOORS AND OVER 25 FT FROM COOK ON GRILL AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE/COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IF NECESSARY.
OBSERVED THERMOMETERS COULD NOT BE LOCATED WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES STORED IN MOP SINK. MOP SINK IS FOR MOP ONLY. NO DISHES OF ANY KIND ARE TO BE STORED OR WASHED IN MOP SINK. ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED PROPERLY AWAY FROM ALL FOOD PRODUCT. OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR IN KITHCEN AND FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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NOV 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION/ COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA ON NORTH WALL AT 53.0F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING HUMMES, BABA GANUSH, SLICED TOMATOES, AND CUT LEAFY GREENS.UNIT TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5 LBS OF HUMMES AT 48.9 F VALUED AT $5, 3 LBS OF BABA GANUSH VALUED AT $5 AT 49.8F, OBSERVED 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES VALUED AT $5 AT 49.9F ALL WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNIT FOUND AT 53.0F. OBSERVED 1/2 LB OF COOKED CHICKEN VALUED AT $2 AT 88.7F AND 1/2 LB OF COOKED BEEF VALUED AT $4 ON COUNTER AT 88.9F NOT PART OF A COOLING PROCESS. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED MANUAL DISHWASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED MANUAL DISHWASHER WASHING AND RINSING DISHES WITHOUT SANITIZING DISHES. OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED AT 50 -100 PPM OF CHLORINE SOLUTION. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS SET UP PROPERLY DURING INSPECTION USING BLEACH AND TEST STRIPS TO INDICATE50 -100 PPM OF CLORINE SOLUTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED ONLY EXPOOSED HANDSINK IN FACILITY BLOCKED BY BUCKET OF SKEWARS SOAKING IN WATER AND BY FLOOR MIXER. BUCKET OF SKEWARS AND FLOOR MIXER WERE MOVED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1610037 DATED 1/15/16 NOT CORRECTED. #45 NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HADNLER EMPLOYEES HAVE COMPLETED THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-42-090
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER / COLD HOLD UNIT WITH BOTTOM INTERIOR IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM INTERIOR OF COOLER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN COOLER ARE RUSTY. MUST REPAINT ALL RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOMS AND SIDES. DEGREASE CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED MISSING FAN COVER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HANDINK IS NEEDED IN FRONT AREA WHERE PREPARRED AND COOKED. SALADS ARE MADE, RAW MEAT IS HANDLED AND COOKED FOOD IS SERVED, CASH IS HANDLED AND ONLY HAND SINK IS THROUGH A DOORWAY WITH SWINGING DOORS AND OVER 25 FT FROM COOK ON GRILL AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE/COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IF NECESSARY.
OBSERVED THERMOMETERS COULD NOT BE LOCATED WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES STORED IN MOP SINK. MOP SINK IS FOR MOP ONLY. NO DISHES OF ANY KIND ARE TO BE STORED OR WASHED IN MOP SINK. ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED PROPERLY AWAY FROM ALL FOOD PRODUCT. OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR IN KITHCEN AND FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 222016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANEL ON WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR NEXT TO FLOOR MIXER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARD.OBSERVED SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER NEAR WALK IN WITH PEELING PAINT ON RACKS WITHIN COOLER MUST PAINT RACKS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH NO PEELING PAINT. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS MUST BE DEFROSTED. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS.
OBSERVED WALL IN MENS ROOM IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL IN MENS ROOM.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE GRILL UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.OBSERVED CEILING TILES ABOVE MENS ROOM SOILED. REPLACE
OBSERVED LIGHT IN REACH IN FREEZER NOT SHIELDED. SHIELD AND MAINTAIN LIGHT IN REACH IN FREEZER NEAR HANDSINK
OBSERVED OFFICE AREA IN FRONT SERVICEA AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. ADDITIOANAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
JAN 152016FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS DEBRIS INCLUDING WOOD, FENCING, LADDER, PLASTIC RACKS FOR BREAD STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMUALTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE STORAGE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANEL ON WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR NEXT TO FLOOR MIXER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARD.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS MUST BE DEFROSTED. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER NEAR WALK IN WITH PEELING PAINT ON RACKS WITHIN COOLER MUST PAINT RACKS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH NO PEELING PAINT.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE GRILL UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED WALL IN MENS ROOM IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL IN MENS ROOM.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES ABOVE MENS ROOM SOILED. REPLACE
OBSERVED LIGHT IN REACH IN FREEZER NOT SHIELDED. SHIELD AND MAINTAIN LIGHT IN REACH IN FREEZER NEAR HANDSINK.
OBSERVED OFFICE AREA IN FRONT SERVICEA AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. ADDITIOANAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
NOV 52015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Missing caulk around sink in men's bathroom shall be provided.
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in rear kitchen storage area, 2nd floor storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Wall tiles in men's bathroom that were damaged above bathroom sink, shall be repaired. Ceiling/walls that had peeling paint in men's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.
JUL 302015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezers, must properly date foods in reach in freezers.
Caulk around bathroom sink in women's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment, rear kitchen storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in dining area, shall be repaired/replaced.
APR 292015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).kitchen storage racks/shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink and rear coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Walls that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood in rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in staircase that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.
Sotck items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
Must provided food handlers list for next routine inspection.
JAN 272015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in coolers. Found food items not properly in walk in freezer, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer, and reach in freezer.
Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, 1st floor, 2nd floor not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in dining areas, shall be repaired/replaced.
MAR 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND COOKED CHICKEN IN PREP AREA HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, BETWEEN 86 F AND 101.5 F, ON TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD 40 FOR BELOW IF HELD COLD OR 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR LITTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT 2ND FLOOR.
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING AROUND CEILING LIGHT BULBS BY FUSE BOX ALSO OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN HANDWASH BOWLS AND WALLS AT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLE/REPAIR CEILIING AND REATTACH/SEAL GAPS BETWEEN HANDSINKS AND WALLS.
CEILING LIGHT BULB END CAPS MISSING ABOVE STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE END CAPS/CEILING COVERS FOR LIGHT BULBS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (WAITRESS) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JUN 132013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND CHICKEN AND BEFF KABAB AT TEMP OF 47.9F TO 49.6F STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY SERVING COOLER , WHICH UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 38.6F. COOKED PULLED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 105.6F TO 113.9F, WHICH UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40.8F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED, NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 35, VALUE 250. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS,ALSO LABEL FOOD AND NON-FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER
RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF DISPLAY SERVING COOLER ARE BROKEN,DIRTY,IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GASKET. THE PREP TABLE BY THE METAL SHELF IN REAR AREA ,BY THE DOOR HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS, FOOD ENCRUSTED AND BROKEN GRAY TAPE AT END OF THE TABLE,UNABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
ENCRUSTED FOOD ON MEAT SLICER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. BULK AND SPICE CONTAINERS WITH BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED FOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE,REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 142012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DUE TO EMPLOYEE USING FOOD GLOVES FOR STOPPERS.
NOV 62012FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND GYRO MEAT AT SPIT UNIT AT TEMP OF 67.6F - 66.7F - AND 68F.SPIT UNIT WAS TURNED OFF,NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED: ONCE THE MEAT ROLL IS PLACED ON BROILER SPIT, COOKING MUST BE CONTINUOUS WITH THE OUTSIDE LAYER SLICED OFF WHEN IS COMPLETE. BOILER ELEMENTS ARE TURNED ON WHENEVER PRODUCT IS PRESENT. ALSO FOUND FALAFEL AT TEMP OF 68F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUNDS 20 VALUE 80. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GROUND WITH FOOD LIQUID, ALSO DIRTY FOOD GLOVES , CUPS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS,INCLUDED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND GROUND, ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
ONCE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, PRODUCTS MUST BE LABEL.
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
SWEEP FLOOR AT ATTIC SECOND FLOOR, WHICH IS USED PARTIALLY FOR STORAGE.
CLEAN SOUTH WALL BY THE HOT WATER TANK, FOOD STAINS.
WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DUE TO EMPLOYEE USED FOOD GLOVED FOR STOPPER.
APR 202012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE COOK GETTING RAW MEAT CHICKEN AND BEEF KABAB FROM THE THE PREP COOLER WITH BARE HANDS AND STARTED WEARING THE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS IN FRONT OF ME, A FEMALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING HMONEY AND THEN PREPARING THE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, AND TWO MALE EMPLOYEES STARTED PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVE AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES, AFTER HANDLING MONEY,BEFORE PREPARING FOODS AND AS NEEDED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING THE DISHES WITHOUT SANITIZING.(THE 3 COMPARTMENT IS NOT SET UP).INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER THE PROPER WAY OF SETTING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROPER WAY OF WASHING AND SANITIZING THE DISHES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL
MISSING LABEL ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN CCOLER AND REACH COOLER. MUST PROVIDE. BULK CONTINER WITH RICE NEEDS LABEL ALSO.
MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. RIPPED OFF SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INISDE THE PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE.
MUST REPLACE STAINED CHOPPING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS BEHIND THE MOP SINK, HOT HOLDING UNIT, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE BY THE EXIT DOOR, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
BURNED OFF LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA AND BY THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.
FEB 162011FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
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 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #88566 DATED 10/21/10. #30- FOUND SOME FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS, FREEZER, NOT LABELED. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DATE, AND LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS. #32-FOUND MOP SINK IN STATE OF DISREPAIR(PARTIAL BROKEN SIDE WALL OF SINK) SHALL BE REPLACED. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLER , COOLER SHELVING THAT HAD PEELING PAINT SHALL BE REPAIR.# 33- NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLER NOT CLEAN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING. #36- LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREAS NEED DETAILED CLEANING. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. OBSERVED ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH SALT, SUGAR, TAHINI, RICE WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING:ALL THE LID AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS, ALL THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLE,AND MAINTAIN.
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE COOKING AND PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKING HEAVY ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SLOW DRAINING OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 212010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
found some food items in coolers, freezers, not dated, labeled, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.
found mop sink in state of disrepair(partial broken side wall of sink )shall be replaced.non food contact surfaces of cooler, cooler shelving that had peeling paint shall be repair.
non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, display cooler shelving, door tracks, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, need cleaning, floors in storage area(attic), need cleaning.
ceiling tiles that were damaged, had stains in kitchen prep area, dining areas, and bathrooms, shall be replaced,repair.
light shields in kitchen prep areas need cleaning, missing light shields in bathroom shall be provided. light shields in dining areas need cleaning.
exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers, dining areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.
FEB 192010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.found food items not properly labeled, dated in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment cooking equipment, storage shelving need dtailed cleaning(corners).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls in prep areas not clean need cleaning.
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers need cleaning.
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