SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ZAHID NIHARI.

BEAT. 37/100

2307 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 26, 2022 · passed

Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Mar 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 26
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS COMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AWARENESS CERTIFICATION.

MAY 16
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES TO VIEW. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: BEEF, EGGS, FISH, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD BEING STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS COMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AWARENESS CERTIFICATION.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 03/08/2021 INSPECTION, REPORT #2492542 NOT CORRECTED: #39-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE AND CLEAN SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. #51-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE. #55-OBSERVED WOODEN CHAIRS AND POTS STORED IN BASEMENT THAT WERE USED FROM THE PREVIOUS OWNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11-OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ARE MISSING SUPPLIES (MASK, APRON, SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR NOROVIRUS, PAPER TOWELS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112-OBSERVED THREE DEAD RATS IN BASEMENT CLOSET WHERE FURNACE IS LOCATED. MUST REMOVE DEAD RATS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND PREP SINK. MUST INSTALL DURABLE AND CLEAN SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS IN BASEMENT CLOSET UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13-OBSERVED FLOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEALED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114-OBSERVED WOODEN CHAIRS AND POTS STORED IN BASEMENT THAT WERE USED FROM THE PREVIOUS OWNERS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11-OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN ELECTRICAL BREAKER ROOM. MUST REPAIR DAMAGE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11-OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE AND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN ELECTRICAL BREAKER ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11-OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

MAR 5
2021
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ARE MISSING SUPPLIES (MASK, APRON, SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR NOROVIRUS, PAPER TOWELS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT REGISTER AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES WILL BE SERVING BEVERAGES FROM SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN EASILY WASH HANDS OR REMOVE SODA POP MACHINE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THREE DEAD RATS IN BASEMENT CLOSET WHERE FURNACE IS LOCATED. MUST REMOVE DEAD RATS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND PREP SINK. MUST INSTALL DURABLE AND CLEAN SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WOODEN CHAIRS AND POTS STORED IN BASEMENT THAT WERE USED FROM THE PREVIOUS OWNERS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN ELECTRICAL BREAKER ROOM. MUST REPAIR DAMAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS IN BASEMENT CLOSET UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEALED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL FLOOR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE AND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN ELECTRICAL BREAKER ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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