Ghareeb Nawaz Express
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 31 inspections at Ghareeb Nawaz Express stretching back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up 13 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Ghareeb Nawaz Express on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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May 24, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GRAB-AND-GO DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 22, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2594668 DATED 5/15/24; 54 5-501.15: **PF** Outside Receptacles 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY DUE TO A DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GRAB-AND-GO DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 15, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE PREP COOLER; OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN A POT NEXT TO THE STOVE AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 58F, OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 49F AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF RAW FISH AT 47F LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 54F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. OBSERVED THE FACILITY HOT HOLDING COOKED RICE IN POTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT USING ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING UNITS TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING UNITS TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY DUE TO A DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GRAB-AND-GO DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 20, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Dec 5, 2023
Reinspection
15 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARIN HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWL USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LADLE OR LONG HANDLE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS, REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PLASTIC WRAPPED FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROERLY HANG MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING, PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Nov 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 18 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSTER SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PLASTIC WRAPPED FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING, PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARIN HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWL USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LADLE OR LONG HANDLE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS, REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROERLY HANG MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 17, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT BREEDING SOURCE FOR PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTER NEED CLEANING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Jun 21, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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May 24, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO PROPERLY SANITIZE THE EXTRA LARGE COOKING POTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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86
Jun 18, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 30, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURES AND KIT BUT NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITTION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(PREMISES HAS A HAND TOWEL OVER NOZZLE BECAUSE IT SPRAY UP WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON.
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May 17, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAT TWO DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 57.9*F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIRED, MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR BELOW. MACHINE TAGGED INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE, MUST HAVE CDPH RETURN AFTER COOLER IS REPAIRED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 8 LBS. CHICKEN CHAPATI 60*F, 6 LBS. FISH 50*F, 5 DOZEN EGGS 54.1*F ALL PRODUCT DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF 19LBS, VALUE $65.00.INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41*F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURES AND KIT BUT NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE TO CHECK TCS FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THIS TIME. SINK COVERED WITH GLOVES, SCRAPER AND A RED NETTED ITEM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THESE ITEMS SO EMPLOYEES CAN PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP STATION ON BOTTOM SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE THE RUST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(PREMISES HAS A HAND TOWEL OVER NOZZLE BECAUSE IT SPRAY UP WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON.
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Jun 12, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 17, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED 2-DR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.6F-48F. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED OR ADJUSTED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED LAMB STEW, COOKED CHICKPEAS, BUTTER SAUCE, LENTIL, RAW BEEF (3-15LB BAGS) AND (8)GALLON CONTAINERS OF MILK ETC. IN 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR. INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.5F-58.7F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS APPROXIMATELY 165LBS. TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE APPROX. $400.00 PER MANAGER ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ROLL UP PITA BREAD (BARE HANDS) IN FOIL TO BE GIVEN TO CUSTOMERS WITH THE MEAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS IS NOT ALLOWED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2DR REFRIGERATION UNIT OF MEAT JUICES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT SIDE OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.
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Mar 17, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 75.2F IN A CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 77F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PUT RAW ONIONS ON A CUSTOMER PLATE WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS IS NOT ALLOWED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED YOGURT STORED IN THE PREP COOLER IN 4 SEPARATE CONTAINERS MARKED "DISH SOAP." MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE CONTAINERS OF YOGURT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING STAINLESS STEEL DOOR SECTION INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PREP COOLERS ARE TORN. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 25, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) 20 LBS. AT THE IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.7F. MANAGER STATED HE PLACE CHICKEN IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR THE PREVIOUS NIGHT. 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE WAS 38.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WITH AN ICE BATH AND MAKING SURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COOLS FROM 140F-70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND 70F-40F WITHIN 4 HOURS AFTER PREPARATION. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 20 LBS OF CHICKEN, COST OF CHICKEN IS $55. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENT'S SINK STOPPERS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS, SHELVES AND INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF GRILL WITH FOOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE WASHROOM AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENT'S SINK STOPPERS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REMAINED AT 45.0F AT ALL WASHBOWLS IN THE WASHROOMS. PROPERTY MANAGER STATES NEW HOT WATER HEATER WAS ORDERED FOR THE WASHROOMS AND WILL BE INSTALLED BY NEXT WEEK FEBRUARY 1, 2016. SERVICE REQUEST ORDER ON SITE. EMPLOYEES ARE TO CONTINUE TO RE-WASH THEIR HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS, SHELVES AND INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF GRILL WITH FOOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE WASHROOM AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENT'S SINK STOPPERS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; BEEF AT 66.2F AND CHICKEN AT 57.2F. APPROXIMATELY A TOTAL OF 15 LBS VALUED AT $100. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT THE WASHBOWLS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ONLY REACHED 67.7F FOR EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 45.0F FOR THE WASHBOWLS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING, TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE AT LEAST 85F AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND AT LEAST 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ONLY BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT 85.0F AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REMAINED AT 45.0F AT ALL WASHBOWLS IN THE WASHROOMS. PROPERTY MANAGER STATES NEW HOT WATER HEATER WAS ORDER FOR THE WASHROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH (5) ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DUMPSTER AREA WITH OVER FLOWING GARBAGE AND AREA AROUND DUMPSTER NOT CLEANED OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS, SHELVES AND INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF GRILL WITH FOOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE WASHROOM AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENT'S SINK STOPPERS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 15, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER SINK(DEAD ROACHES)IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BETWEEN FRONT PREP COOLER AND COUNTER(FOOD DEBRIS, SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES), ALONG WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK (DEAD ROACHES), IN CORNER NEAR ICE MACHINE (FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, GRIME).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND UTILITY SINK.
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Sep 3, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Aug 26, 2015
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED SPINACH 55.9F AND GYRO 57.7-58.3F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF COOKED FOOD(CHICKEN, BEEF, LAMB, CHICKPEAS,ETC) STORED UNPROTECTED AND UNCOVERED IN REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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: OBSERVED 8 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON COUNTER NEAR REGISTER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537237 ON 4-23-15 30-LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. 32-INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. REPLACE GASKETS ON BEVERAGE PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. 40-PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. 41-STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL/CORNER NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PEP AREA. PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL SODA DISPENSER UNITS AND PAPER GOODS OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Apr 23, 2015
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF CHILI CHICKEN 52.6F-60.F STORED ON PREP TABLE, COOKED POTATOES 51.9F, COOKED VEGETABLES 51.5F, COOKED CHICKPEAS 50.3F STORED IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER, MILK 50.1F STORED ON FLOOR NEAR FRONT BEVERAGE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS, $100 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. 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: REAR EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH GYRO CONE AND SLICED GYRO STORED ON TOP OF EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM SINK. EXPOSED SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED UNPROTECTED AND UNCOVERED IN REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. REPLACE GASKETS ON BEVERAGE PREP COOLER DOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD IN REAR PREP COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE. PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY 7-23-15.
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Nov 24, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 2- METAL CONTAINERS OF COOKED MIX VEGGIES,CHANNA MASALA WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65.4F - 68.9F INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPX. 20 LBS. $100. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,BEEF,RICE, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT REAR KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & SHELVING UNITS,COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,KNOZZLES,DRIP TRAY AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION,INTERIORS OF COUNTERS AT FRONT COUNTER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AREA ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA,CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST USE PROPER DISPENSING FOOD UTENSILS FOR FOODS,PLASTIC CONTAINERS CANNOT SERVE AS SPOONS OR SCOOPS.
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Aug 26, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 22, 2014
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.9F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,YOGURT WITH CILANTRO.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES COOKED BEEF,COOKED CHICKEN,SOUPS ETC. INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.9F-71.4F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS APPROXIMATELY 100LBS. TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$300.00 PER MANAGER ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 PLUS LIVE ROACH INFESTATION THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS COMING OUT FROM WHITE F.R.P. PANELING BOARDS,CRAWLING ON WALLS BEHIND OF COOLERS,ON CRACKS AND CREVICES OF KITCHEN SHELVINGS,BENEATH THE WORK TABLE AT CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE AREA,ON GASKETS OF FRONT SERVICE 2 DOOR COOLER AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN SAME AREAS.ALSO 10 OR MORE LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND 3 HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.THE FRONT DOOR IS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PEST PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEANED MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF LITTER AND TRASH AND GREASE ALL THROUGHOUT THE GROUNDS AND DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN ALL DUMPSTERS COVERED.ALSO,GREASE ON GROUND ALONG THE REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAINTAIN ALL SAID AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST FEED/HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL MULTI USE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS/UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPALCE GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLERS AND REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCCHEN AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS,SHELVINGS FRONT AND KITCHEN SHELVINGS,PREP TABLES,KNIFE RACK ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG,AROUND,UNDER,WALLBASES THROUGHOUT AND IN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MOP SINK AREA AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.ALSO,BROKEN OUTLET COVER WITH OPENING BEHIND THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER MUST BE SECURED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND REPLACE BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT REAR HOT WATER TANK AREA AND AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVINGS.
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Aug 28, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FRONT STORAGE TABLE, CLEAN INTERIOR REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.CLEAN REAR HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR FRONT/REAR PREP AREA ALSO UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING/WALL VENTS DUSTY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP/STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR REAR 3 COMP. SINK NOZZLE LEAKING.
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Sep 19, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE CHICKEN IS BEING COOKED AND REHEATED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: THE POSTED PASSING SUMMARY IS DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2008. THE LAST INSPECTION (REPORT # 598467 DATED NOV 16, 2011) WAS PASSED WITH CONDITIONS AND A NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY WAS ISSUED. THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIVES AND KNIFE HOLDER ARE DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS PRIOR TO STORING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY NEXT TO THE COOKING SHELVING, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Nov 16, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012
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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. THE GASKETS AT THE DOUBLE DOOR REACHIN COOLER ARE RIPPED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.
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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. CLEAN THE FRYER, GRILL, STOVE, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE AND THE REACHIN COOLER.
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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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREAS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ghareeb Nawaz Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ghareeb Nawaz Express on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ghareeb Nawaz Express?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Ghareeb Nawaz Express.
Has Ghareeb Nawaz Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ghareeb Nawaz Express have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ghareeb Nawaz Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ghareeb Nawaz Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ghareeb Nawaz Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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