SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SABRI NIHARI RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 47/100

2500-2502 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 15, 2011 · passed

Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 15
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

APR 7
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

#32 remains to be corrected.

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

#33 remains to be corrected.

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

#34 remians to be corrected.

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

#35 remains to be corrected.

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

#38 remains to be corrected.

MAR 31
2011
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE RINSING THE POT AND PANS WITHOUT WASHING IT WITH SOAP AND WATER AND NOT SANITIZING IT. AFTER RINSING THE POT AND PANS HE PUT IT ON THE DRAINBOARD RIGHT AWAY. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER HOW TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE POTS AND PANS, AND INSTRUCTED HOW TO SET UP THE 3 COMPT.CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRONT AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/ INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IN THE EXIT DOOR AND 1.4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP ON THE LID AND RIM AROUND THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE CONTAINER LID AND RIM WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. GREASE CONTAINER IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/ NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND 4 DOOR COOLER. ALSO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH SPICES.

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

RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD. MISSING X3 DRAIN COVER OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS. INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL THE PREP TABLES

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, BY THE COOKING AREA. CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP. COOKING AREA. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES. ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOODS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

DUST BUILT ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILT UP ON THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER AND 4 DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAKING ON THE FAUCET NECK CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 14
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

above violation still remaining.

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

above violation still remaining.

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

above violation still remaining.

OCT 7
2010
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

found/observed rear exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4inch gap on bottom of door, also observed rodent droppings(30 ) in rear storage area, and in office room.citation issued#H000063576, with a court date of 11/18/2010, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.

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

non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair. storage shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repair.

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

non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).storage shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed).

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

floors under coolers, storage shelving. and in office storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

walls that had peeling paint/plaster, gaps in kitchen prep areas, storage areas shall be repair. walls by exhaust canopy, not clean need detailed cleaning. ceiling in bathrooms need cleaning.

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

light shields in prep areas, storage areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean need cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation)in bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

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OCT 5
2010
FAILED
0 violations
AUG 16
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST COMPLY DATED 6.23.10. WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON RE-INSPECTION OF INSP #248293

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

MUST COMPLY DATED 6.23.10. WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON RE-INSPECTION OF INSP #248293.

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

MUST COMPLY DATED 6.23.10. WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON RE-INSPECTION OF INSP #248293.

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

MUST COMPLY DATED 6.23.10. WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON RE-INSPECTION OF INSP #248293.

JUN 23
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #250952 DATED 6.15.10.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #250952 DATED 6.15.10.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #250952 DATED 6.15.10.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #250952 DATED 6.15.10.

JUN 15
2010
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

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 ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPING IN REAR LOCKER AND FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 10 IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEXT TO SERVICE STATION. ALSO NOTED OVER 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND OVER 1/2" GAP UNDER REAR PREP AREA DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECT AREAS AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL GAPS IN AND UNDER FRONT AND REAR DOORS.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE LARGE POTS WITH SMALLER, EASILY SANITIZED POTS.

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. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR BOXES AND TUBS FOUND ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, CEILING AND SKY LIGHT IN PREP AREA AND ALL CONNECTED TUBING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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. REPAIR LEAK FROM AIR CONDITIONING PIPE. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.

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