Al Habib Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2010
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Score
Going back to 2010, Al Habib Restaurant has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 16, 2010. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Al Habib Restaurant since Dec 16, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Al Habib Restaurant on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 9, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.8 DEGREES F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN UNIT AS DESCRIBED BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. MUST HAVE COOLER SERVICED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT 40 DEGREES F OR LESS. UNIT TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL ONCE REPAIRED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS. OF CHICKEN @45F. AND 20LBS. OF COOKED RICE @ 56.2F IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. 2LBS. COOKED BEEF @68F ON STOVE TOP AND COOKED VEGETABLES IN TO GO CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE @111.2F ALL FOODS DISCARDED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #248290 ON 6-17-10 NOT CORRECTED. #33- MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INSIDE AND OUT, ALL TABLES, SHELVING, PREP TABLES. #35-MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND PIPING AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #36-MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL, PLASTIC OR PAPER AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP IN POOR CONDITION WITH BLACKENED GROOVES, MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DIRTY INTERIOR MICROWAVE OVEN, MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE. ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER MUST CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Nov 29, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 21, 2010
Consultation
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248290 DATED 6.17.10.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248290 DATED 6.17.10.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248290 DATED 6.17.10.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248290 DATED 6.17.10.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248290 DATED 6.17.10.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248290 DATED 6.17.10.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248290 DATED 6.17.10.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED 6.17.10,
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Jun 17, 2010
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED HANDLE OF SPOON IN BUCKET OF RICE PUDDING IN REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO TRAIN FOOD HANDLERS IN REGARDS TO CROSS CONTAMINATION. FOOD WAS DISPOSED. WEIGHT 7 LBS, VALUE $110. CITATION #58442-16
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. 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 10 ROACHES COMING FROM THE INTERIOR AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK LEFT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 5 MOUSE DROPPPINGS RIGHT OF GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA. SCATTERED GROUPS AND SINGLE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED ALONG WALLS OF REAR PREP AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER AREA. NOTED 5 FLIES IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR PREP AREA AND INDIVIDUAL FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. NOTED OVER 1/4" GAP UNDER FRONT AND OVER 1/2" GAPS UNDER REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. UPON RETURN NOTED 2 PEST CONTROL INVOICES DATED 6.17.10 AND ACTIVITY HAS BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED. AS PER SUPERVISOR ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE. CITATION # 58442-16
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UNTENSILS. OBSERVED EXPOSED UTENSILS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINERS WITH LIDS FOR IMPROPERLY STORED FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES ETC THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. CLEAN UNDER, BEHIND, INSIDE AND OUT OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL IN REAR WALK IN COOLER STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SEALANT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILING AROUND PIPES IN REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN WALL COVERING AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SEALANT. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUTHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SEALANT. NOTED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR. PROVIDE SHELVING AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN AND UNDAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR AND IN HOOD VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 MINOR LEAK FROM GREASE TRAP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE PAPER DEBRIS AND GARBAGE FROM UNDER DUMPSTER IN REAR.
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Jun 15, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al Habib Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al Habib Restaurant on file is from Dec 16, 2010. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al Habib Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Al Habib Restaurant.
Has Al Habib Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Al Habib Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Al Habib Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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