Shinwari Grill

Chicago Health Dept

2948-2950 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

7 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Sep 2023.

Last inspected Sep 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2023

Inspection history

SEP 20

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR SEATING AREA AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5

2022

PASS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP/WASHROOMS).

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, CURRY ETC.)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF (2) REAR EXIT DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT RUSTY SHELF.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHBULB AT KITCHEN HOOD (FAR RIGHT) IN REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MAR 30

2021

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 19

2021

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AND IN STAFF BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED ONE BOX OF RAW CHICKEN SITTING OUT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LESS. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURED FOOD IMMEDIATELY. FOOD WEIGHING 15 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE WITH CLEAN SHELVES.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER LOCATED OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ATTRACTION AND PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

OCT 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS COOKED GOAT AT 46.3F TO 47.1F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.5F TO 47.4F, COOKED CHICK PEAS AT 47.3F, COOKED BEEF AT 47.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER DURING STORAGE MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $400.00, TOTAL 200 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL SPICES AND DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL CLEAN POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN, INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN TE COOK LINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SLOW DRAINING OF THE FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK AND STOP THE LEAK OF THE PIPE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVING WITH DRY FOOD, PLATES AND UTENSILS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SEAL ALL HOLES. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE TWO VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 13

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 4

2018

FAIL 20 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED OR ACCESSIBLE TO THE COOKS LINE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED TWO SPRAY CANS OF FLYING INSECT INSECTICIDE LABELED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. NO COPY OF LICENSED PEST CONTROL STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE. NO WRITTEN FLOOR PLAN OR LIST OF CHEMICAL USED. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE INSIDE WOODEN CABINETS IN THE DINING ROOM ALONG WITH 20 MICE DROPPINGS. 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE AND ALONG BASEBOARD ON THE SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

CUTTING BOARD ON THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND BADLY STAINED. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED DIRTY, GREASE ENCRUSTED FOOD STRAINER, TONGS, PANS BEING STORED ON THE COOKS LINE SHELVING AND AT CLEAN DISH STORAGE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST STORE ALL UTENSILS AND COOKWARE CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY AND FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS ON PREMISES TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. MUST REMOVE POTS, PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE WARE WASHING PROCEDURE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, WHEELS ON THE DEEP FRYER, ELECTRICAL WALL SOCKET AND PIPING BEHIND DEEP FRYER ALL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.-----RAW WOODEN BLOCKS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED.----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT AROUND PIPING IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 97F. MUST REACH A MINIMUM OF 100F FOR HOT WATER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN BACK FLOW DEVICE PREVENTION WITH EXTREME LEAKING ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA FOUND WITH OLD TIRE AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.--- WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----CEILINGS IN THE DINING ROOM, HALLWAY TO WASHROOMS AND INSIDE THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM WITH WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE.----DAMAGED BASEBOARD WALL COVING BEHIND THE TANDOORI OVEN ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.----ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS STEAM TABLE AND COOLERS, MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING.

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