Bamyan Kabab — Bamyam Kabab
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2021
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Bamyan Kabab — Bamyam Kabab, the earliest from 2018. On Apr 14, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 14, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up five times.
Bamyan Kabab — Bamyam Kabab's latest score of 50 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspection History
Apr 14, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COOLER IN FRONT AT 49.3F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 46.8F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 25 BOTTLES OF YOGURT DRINK FOUND AT 46.4F IN FRONT COOLER, RAW BEEF FOUND AT 58.7F, RAW ANGUS BEEF FOUND AT 49.3F AND STEAK FOUND AT 50.4F IN WALK IN COOLER. PROPER COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 150 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO KEEP HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSING FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAPE COVERING VENTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS. MUST REMOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS INCOMPLETE. EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 21, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED WASTE WATER, CONTAINING GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA; WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MUST REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER FROM FLOOR, SANITIZE AREA, AND REPAIR PLUMBING TO PROVIDE ALL WASTE WATER TO BE PROPERLY CONVEYED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ALL HANDWASH SINKS TO MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE CHICKEN IS BEING COOKED/SERVED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE INSPECTION WALK-THRU AT APPROX 3:15PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES FOR THE PHYSICAL VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN-UP KIT, INCLUDING A SANITIZING SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, FOR THE WRITTEN POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE THE DOORS OF THE TOILET ROOMS TO BE SELF CLOSING. -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: - MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES(EX: OLD COOLER, CEMENT BRICKS) FROM THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF PEST HABRBORRAGE. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOLLOWING EXHAUST VENTILATIONS: BOTH TOILET ROOMS VENT AT REAR OF DINING ROOM KITCHEN HOOD MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULB IN THE REACH IN COOLER IS BURNT OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A NEW EMPLOYEE ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME COOLERS MISSING A THERMOMETER; MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER THAT IS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED TONGS AND SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON SOME FOOD WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, WITH UNCOVERED & EXPOSED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST COVER ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE REACH IN & WALK IN COOLERS AND DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES OF THE KITCHEN HOOD. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - UNABLE TO OBSERVE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASH SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Jan 15, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38.005 NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE (SAFE SERVE ARE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY MARKED .MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS SO THAT SIGNS ARE CLEARLY VISIBLE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINS WHEN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 22, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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May 14, 2018
License
15 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 41.7 TO 45F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A),
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: LIQUID LEAKING OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING GREASE TRAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. NO CLOTH TOWELS. 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE. REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR AND REAR PREP WALL FAN WITH SCREENING THAT HAVE HOLES LARGE ENOUGH FOR FLY OR INSECT ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT MESH SCREEN FOR BOTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: QUATERNARY SANITIZER ON PREMISES WITH NO QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS. MUST PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HOLES IN THE WALL BEHIND THE "COCA-COLA" COOLER IN THE REAR. MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA ON ALL WALLS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE SECOND FLOOR STORE STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bamyan Kabab — Bamyam Kabab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bamyan Kabab — Bamyam Kabab on file is from Apr 14, 2021. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bamyan Kabab — Bamyam Kabab?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bamyan Kabab — Bamyam Kabab.
Has Bamyan Kabab — Bamyam Kabab's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bamyan Kabab — Bamyam Kabab have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bamyan Kabab — Bamyam Kabab 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.
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