Anmol Barbeque

2858 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
American
Last inspected: Jul 19, 2023
26
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2020, Anmol Barbeque has six inspections in the public record. Anmol Barbeque was last inspected on Jul 19, 2023. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Anmol Barbeque's record stops at Jul 19, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 10 violations.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited seven times.

Anmol Barbeque's latest score of 26 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
17
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 19, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN 65, CHICKEN FRONTIER AND CHICKEN KARAHI WITH DISCARD DATE OF 7/18/2023. CHICKEN(VALUED AT $60/ WEIGHING 10LBS) VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR DISCARD DATES ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO MEASURE CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST KIT PROVIDED ON 7/21/2023 DURING RECENT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN NORTH UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWLELS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 SMALL FLIES INSIDE BEIGE CRATE OF ONIONS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ELIMINATED, AFFECTED AREAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 7/21/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRAYER ATTACHED TO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA LOCATED ACROSS FROM OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPRAYER. DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED SPRAYER REMOVED FROM HAND WASHING SINK DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 7/21/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, SURFACES AND LEGS OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLAT TOP GRILL AND OVEN(BURNERS AND EXTERIOR) WITH GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR COMPONENTS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE ON UPPER INTERIOR SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND LEAVES ON GROUND SURROUNDING AND LID OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN PREMISES SUCH AS A BIKE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SHOES IN FRONT WAIT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK BULGING AND DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALL ON OUTSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT STORAGE ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK CAULK ON WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK CAULK, RECAULK WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO EMPLOYEE KITCHEN ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN SAID WASHROOM.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR WRAP ALL EXPOSED FOOD IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED AND MISLABELED FOOD AND CONDIMENTS STORED IN BUCKETS AND SPICE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD AND CONDIMENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP IN BETWEEN OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOP STORED ON SUGAR IN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLE ABOVE THE TOP OF FOOD WITHIN CONTAINER OR EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE CLOSED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS STORED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON TIP AND SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES USED TO ELEVATE THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD AND NONFOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AREAS INCLUDE REAR STORAGE, WAIT STATION AND HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND DEEPLY GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON FRONT PREP TABLE ABOVE SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE STAINED AND DEEPLY GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON FRONT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 31, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLES COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES ON WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOODHANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-403.12-OBSERVED HOSE FAUCET WITH A TUBE GOING INTO HAND WASHING SINK. PIPE WAS CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE. MANAGER STATED THEY USE IT FOR FILTERED WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM HAND WASHING SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-ALLERGEN TRAINING IS NOT COMPLETE. EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE LOCATED NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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Apr 2, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR WHEN WATER IS BEING FULLY DRAINED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ONTO SHELVING TO PREVENT ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE LOCATED NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE FAUCET WITH A TUBE GOING INTO HAND WASHING SINK. PIPE WAS CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE. MANAGER STATED THEY USE IT FOR FILTERED WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM HAND WASHING SINK.
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING TILE IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS NOT COMPLETE. EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 17, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-304.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE RIGHT SIDE TOILET ROOM IS BROKEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY HAS THREE NEW CERTIFIED MANAGERS WHO DO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Jan 9, 2020
License
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION, THAT IS EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). SEE INSPECTION#:2356422 FOR CITATION. -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IS UNABLE TO AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSE ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION TO UTENSILS (0.0PPM) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE WHERE ALL DISHWASHING IS TO OCCUR AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-025. SEE INSPECTION#:2356422 FOR CITATION. -
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS/LIDS FOR THE TOILET ROOMS. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE RIGHT SIDE TOILET ROOM IS BROKEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FACILITY HAS THREE NEW CERTIFIED MANAGERS WHO DO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Anmol Barbeque last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Anmol Barbeque on file is from Jul 19, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Anmol Barbeque?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Anmol Barbeque.

Has Anmol Barbeque's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Anmol Barbeque have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Anmol Barbeque means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.