ZAHID NIHARI.

Chicago Health Dept

2307 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

4 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected May 2022.

Last inspected May 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
35
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 26
2022
PASS 4 violations
Minor Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Documentation & 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
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & 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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Documentation & 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.

Serious Employee 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 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Sanitation
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.

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Employee 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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Facility 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.

Minor Facility 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
FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Sanitation
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.

Critical Employee 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).

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Employee 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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

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