RAHMANIA RESTAURANT.
2741 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 7 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 142014FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING,RINSING AND STORING POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST USE SANITIZER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ON KITCHEN FLOOR, IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO WASTE WATER TRAVELED TO HALLWAY AND WASHROOM. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING ONE ITEM AT TIME USING THE FAUCET WITH MINIMUM RUNNING WATER SO FLOOR DRAIN DOESN'T BACKUP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WHAT CAUSE THE BACK-UP. CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CLEANED THE GREASE BOX,NO LONGER WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING ON FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SMALL COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZING AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED UPON RE-INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED(MEAT,FALAFEL ETC).CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER REPORTED ON PREMISES AT 3:10PM AFTER THE WIFE CONTACT HIM VIA PHONE.INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSIDE THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD. DIRTY BROKEN ALUMINUM FOIL USED ON SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE ON FLOOR WITH FOOD STORED ON TOP THE SHELF,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SHELF 6" OFF THE FLOOR.PREP TABLE IN QUESTION IS LOCATED BY THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE THE COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNER IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA.
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO PROVIDE,FAUCET NECK TOO LOSE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
OBSERVED SHELVES IN BASEMENT NOT CLEANED,ON TOP OF THE SHELVES DUST AND GRIME BUILD-UP,POTS,PAN AND OTHER FOOD CONTAINERS ALL STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND MULTI USE UTENSILS,STORE THEM ON SHELVES 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.
OCT 102013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found foods not properly dated in coolers, reach in freezer, must date food items in coolers, reach in freezer,
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
floors in rear kitchen prep area, bsmt storage areas not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
Walk in cooler exhaust vents(ventilation), not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FEB 92012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
KNIVES ARE ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE ALL THE KNIVES. MUST REMOVE EXTRA LARGE POTS AND PANS THAT DOES NOT FIT AND SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE.
Inspector Comments: FAN GUARD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, VENTS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND SERVING AREA, FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WITH DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING STOVES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
FEB 22012FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA., AND NO PAPER TOWEL INSIDE THE WASHROOM ALSO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. MANAGER ASKED HIS EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT.
FOUND MICE DROPPING UNDER THE MOP SINK INSIDE THE CLOSET OF THE MOP SINK OVER 20 TOTAL AND RAT DROPPINGS OUTSIDE BY THE EXIT DOOR OVER 10 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS
MISSING LABEL/DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (ALL DRAIN STOPPERS ARE BROKEN). KNIVES ARE ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE ALL THE KNIVES. MUST REMOVE EXTRA LARGE POTS AND PANS THAT DOES NOT FIT AND SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL KNIVES, ALL POTS AND PANS, INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER,PREP TABLES AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES.
FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, INSIDE THE CLOSET OF THE MOP SINK, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
FAN GUARD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, VENTS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND SERVING AREA, FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WITH DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING STOVES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
MUST INCREASE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PRESSURE IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN.
CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. OLD POTS AND PANS, BOXES, BAGS OF RECEIPT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE THE AREA, DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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APR 92010FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE FOIL USED FOR LINER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,AND UNDER FLAT GRILL
APR 82010FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE RUBBER GASKET FOR THE DISPLAY PERP COOLER,IN PREP AREA.RESAEL THE CORNER OF INTERIOR OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER (SOUTH-WEST CORNER)
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.REMOVE CUTTING BOARD THAT ARE NOT MAINTAINED(BLACK STAIN ON THEM).CLEAN CURTINGS IN WALK IN COOLER ,ALSO EXTERIOR OF WHITE REACH IN FREEZER NEED TO BE CLEANED(GRIMES ON IT. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,AND STOVES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.PROVIDE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DIPPING WELL,AND UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT.SEAL BASEBOARD WALL IN OFFICE, IN BASEMENT AREA .
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.ALL VENT COVER NEED TO BE CLEAN (DUST BUILD UP).ALSO PROVIDE VENT COVER FOR ABOVE THE HOOD.
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.PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING,AND REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER.
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.ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED IN PRAYER ROOM.
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