Ghareeb Nawaz
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Ghareeb Nawaz nine times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 13 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Ghareeb Nawaz trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING OR ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SCOOPS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DRY STORAGE BINS AND IN ICE BIN TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE BINS OR WITH ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS OR ICE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS, BURNT RICE, AND SCRAPS OF FOOD IN THE BOTTOM CATCH TRAY OF THE OVEN NEXT TO HAND SINK IN REAR OF PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD WATER HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK SNAPPED OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COLD WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN BOTH HANDLES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE DOOR PREP COOLER OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND UNPLUGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY IF NOT NEEDED OR IN USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE (3) OF FIVE (5) LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHTS IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
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Jun 21, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.
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Jun 17, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 48.9F DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41. OF OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTON BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL WALK-IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINS A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIR FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. LENTILS 53.3F, CHILLI CHICKEN 57.7F, CHICKEN CURRY 48.9F, COOKED CHICKEN ALU MAZALA 57.2F, YOGURT 50.5F, POTATOES SALAD 50.3F. CHICKEN BOTI AT 57.1F. RAW CHICHEN 49.2F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APROXIMATELY 126LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $400 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14/OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12/ OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14/ OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12/ OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP ARE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11/ OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11/OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14/ OBSERVEDE HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNUSEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOOD SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED BUCKET OF SEASONING YOGURT RAITA STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURES NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER WITH TEMPERATURE OF 57.7F. NSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 41.1F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS VALUE OF $70. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED A BIG CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE WITH TEMPERATURE OF 114.5F IN FRONT PREP HOT LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $80. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN, SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND KNIVES BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSE ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE ARE NOT MAINTAINED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LIDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SERVING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRCUTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOODS IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP ARE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOPS HEAD AT THE UTILITY SINK. MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR COOLER OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDE HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNUSEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 15, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 8, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-2-23 REPORT #2570624 NOT CORRECTED. #37- ALL BULK FOODS INCLUDING SPICES, NOT HELD IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#40- ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT HATS/HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOODS.#47- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS AND SHELVING.#47--MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.#49-: INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- MISSING AND DAMAGED/PEELING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.#55-MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SOME AREAS OF THE PREP AND DISH. MUST REPLACE.#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED AN EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGE ON THE COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD. REVIEWED PROPER EATING AND DRINKING LOCATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LEGS UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---WALL ABOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER AND REAR EXIT DOOR REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND RAW WOOD. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE COOKS LINE COOLER.
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Jul 31, 2023
Complaint
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS PREPARED/SEASONED YOGURT BEING STORED INSIDE A USED PLASTIC BUCKET THAT ORIGINALLY CONTAINED DISH SOAP, WITH THE CHEMICAL DISH SOAP LABELING ON THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. YOGURT DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CARDBOARD FLAT OF RAW EGGS, SOME CRACKED AND DRIPPING OFF THE CARDBOARD FLAT STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH COOKED CHICKEN. ALSO NOTED OPEN CARDBOARD FLATS OF CRACKED RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER AN OPEN CONTAINER OF FRESH JALAPE�O PEPPERS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. REMOVED ALL AND REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM 2-2-23 REPORT #2570624 AND POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR AT THAT TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 60.8F WITH COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE WORKING DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN, SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE BAGS OF FOOD WASTE. UNABLE TO CLOSE THE LIDS OF THE CONTAINER. BAGS OF FOOD GARBAGE OVERFLOWING ONTO THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-2-23 REPORT #2570624 NOT CORRECTED. #37- ALL BULK FOODS INCLUDING SPICES, NOT HELD IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#40- ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT HATS/HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOODS.#47- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS AND SHELVING.#47--MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.#49-: INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- MISSING AND DAMAGED/PEELING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.#55-MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SOME AREAS OF THE PREP AND DISH. MUST REPLACE.#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED AN EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGE ON THE COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD. REVIEWED PROPER EATING AND DRINKING LOCATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LEGS UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---WALL ABOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER AND REAR EXIT DOOR REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND RAW WOOD. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE COOKS LINE COOLER.
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Feb 2, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER PREPARED, READY TO EAT COOKED VEGETABLES. MANAGER REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 91.2F TO 97.7F. REVIEWED HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR GREATER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH AREAS WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, DISHES BEING WASHED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS YOGURT HOMEMADE ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE. MUST OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM C.D.P.H. MANAGER DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR YOGURT PREPARED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN PIPE MOUNTING UNDER THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PAINT/SEAL.----MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SOME AREAS OF THE PREP AND DISH. MUST REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS INCLUDING SPICES, NOT HELD IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOTED TORN WITH OPEN HOLES IN MESH. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREENED DOOR, NO HOLES OPENINGS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT HATS/HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOODS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LID OF THE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS AND SHELVING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL DRYING RACK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING AND DAMAGED/PEELING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ghareeb Nawaz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ghareeb Nawaz on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ghareeb Nawaz?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Ghareeb Nawaz.
Has Ghareeb Nawaz's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ghareeb Nawaz have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ghareeb Nawaz means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ghareeb Nawaz inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ghareeb Nawaz is inspected around four times per year on average.
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