Shawarm & Grill
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-12-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-11-24 Fail Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-19-2025, REPORT #2622446. #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-...
2025-08-19 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES ADJUSTED HIS HAT, WENT TO THE REAR WALK IN COOLER AND RETURNED TO THE PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPPING. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USED THE PHONE WITH GLOVES ON AND CONTINUED PREPPING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HAN...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
2025-04-29 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THREE (3) DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND ANY DEAD INSECTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD AND DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHELF AT FRONT CASHIER PREP AREA TO BE MADE OF UNFINISHED AND UNPAINTED WOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN THE PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FRONT SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE RICE, TRASH, AND FOOD DEBRIS, AND THE SIDES OF THE FRYER TO BE HEAVILY COVERED IN GREASE. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE SINGLE DOOR REACH IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA BELOW SINGLE OVEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH AND FLOOR BELOW ONE/MIDDLE SHELF HOLDING MEATS TO BE SOILED HEAVILY WITH SPILLAGE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BELOW OVEN IN REAR PRE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT (TWO DOOR COOLER, SMALL GRILL, OTHER BOXES AND PIECES OF SHELVING) STORED OUTSIDE AROUND THE CORNER OF THE BUILDING AND LEADING TO THE TRASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP STORED SUBMERGED IN BUCKET FULL OF DIRTY WATER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXHAUST HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA TO BE MISSING A FILTER, CREATING A LARGE GAP IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT FILTER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A MISSING PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2024-09-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11//NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. NOTED RACK HOLDING MARINATING CHICKEN AND BEEF SKEWERS AND SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INST...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11//NOTED FLOORS AT FRONT COOKS LINE, BEHIND WATER HEATER IN REAR DISHROOM AND PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
2024-09-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS COOKED CHICKEN SHAWARMA 45.7 F, COOKED BEEF SHAWARMA 45.3 F, HUMMUS 44.7 F, BOILED CHICKPEAS 44.7 F IN WALK-IN COOLER APPROXIMATELY 190 LBS VALUED AT $776.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR DISHROOM AND UNDERNEATH REAR HANDWASH SINK. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 GNATS IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHROOM INSTRUCTED REMOVE ALL RO...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED RACK HOLDING MARINATING CHICKEN AND BEEF SKEWERS AND SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AND LEAK AT FRONT PREPAREA HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND NORTHEAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOORS AT FRONT COOKS LINE, BEHIND WATER HEATER IN REAR DISHROOM AND PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
2023-10-25 Pass License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
: 6-301.14--- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B)--- INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.---EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114---: METAL FILE CABINET USED AS A TOOL BOX MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.---- ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY/PATIO AND THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED. : 6-201.11--- ALL OPEN SEAMS, GAPS IN WALLS AND BASEBOARD O...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13----: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
2023-10-12 Fail License CRITICAL 18 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASH BOWLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NO APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE DURING INSPECTIONS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE CPARTMENT SINK.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER OF CHOICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD OR METAL RACK SHELVING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING THE WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.---EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL.----RUSTY BLADE ON THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REP...
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 75.9F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AND 110F AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
METAL FILE CABINET USED AS A TOOL BOX MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.---- ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY/PATIO AND THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT/DUST. MUST CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS ON THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL OPEN SEAMS, GAPS IN WALLS AND BASEBOARD ON THE COOKS LINE AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR INCLUDING THE WOODEN COUNTER TOP BEHIND THE MIC...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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