Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2015
78
Score
Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant appears in inspection records 26 times, starting in 2010. On Jun 3, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant is from Jun 3, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded 20 times in the inspection record.
Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 3, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter shelving, cabinets had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen counter tables not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen areas, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear premises/storage room not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had exposed plaster/wallboard in kitchen prep area, and outside bathrooms, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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78
Jan 23, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Found food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in coolers, and in reach in freezer).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: corrected.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning. Floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(MUST REPAIR DOOR WALL FRAME ABOVE AND UNDER WHERE THE DOOR HANDLE CLOSES TO BE IN OPERATING CONDITION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND THE SMALL COOKING AREA AROUNF THE CORNER FROM THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Above had no proof or listing for food handlers, mgmt was advised to have and provide proof of food handlers for next routine inspection).
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Jan 16, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed rear kitchen area doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch on bottom of doors,citation issued.Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in coolers, and in reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT THE DOOR LEADING TO THE KITCHEN AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning. Floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DOOR WALL FRAME ABOVE AND UNDER WHERE THE DOOR HANDLE CLOSES TO BE IN OPERATING CONDITION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND THE SMALL COOKING AREA AROUNF THE CORNER FROM THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2nd exposed hand sink faucet leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Above had no proof or listing for food handlers, mgmt was advised to have and provide proof of food handlers for next routine inspection.
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Dec 8, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT THE DOOR LEADING TO THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DOOR WALL FRAME ABOVE AND UNDER WHERE THE DOOR HANDLE CLOSES TO BE IN OPERATING CONDITION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND THE SMALL COOKING AREA AROUNF THE CORNER FROM THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Nov 12, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM PORTIONS OF COOLING UNITS WHICH HAVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND REPAIR ALL WALLS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE STAINS PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR HOLES AND CRACKS ON THE WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEAD HOUSE FLIES FROM THE FRONT WINDOW SILLS OF ENTIRE PREMISES.
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Nov 6, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM PORTIONS OF COOLING UNITS WHICH HAVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND REPAIR ALL WALLS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE STAINS PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR HOLES AND CRACKS ON THE WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEAD HOUSE FLIES FROM THE FRONT WINDOW SILLS OF ENTIRE PREMISES.
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90
Sep 9, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 29, 2014
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT 50.8F TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED TO REPAIR UNIT. UNIT WAS REPAIRED BY 5/30/2014 AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 37.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN COOLERS AND REFIRGERATORS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE FOUND OUT OF TEMPERATURE 10LBS OF RICE AT 89F INSIDE A DEEP STAINLESS STEEL PAN INSIDE THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR, 3LBS OF EGGS AT 57F, 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 90.8F HALFWAY ON TOP OF THE GRILL INSIDE A DEEP STAINLESS STEEL PAN, AND 5LBS OF BEEF AT 49.7F MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL ABOVE FOOD PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW WHILE STORED IN COOLING UNITS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED. APPROXIMATE VALUE OF PRODUCT $150.00 DOLLARS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS, WALL BASES AND CEILING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE. ALSO MUST DO SAME IN THE DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AROUND THE EXHAUST HOOD VENT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN AND SANITIZED SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT SAME.
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Apr 28, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN ALL RESTROOMS AND IN THE 2ND DINING ROOMS AREA CLOSE TO THE FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD STAINS.
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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 NEXT TO THE FLOOR TO WALL CEILINGS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD STAINS AND SPLASHES.
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Mar 5, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. FOUND 10LBS OF YOGURT AT 59.3F AND AND 15LBS OF BEEF CURRY AT 60.2F IN DEEP STAINLESS STEEL PANS IN THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN APPROXIMATE VALUE $75.00 DOLLARS. 2DR REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS MAINTAINING 36.5F NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE FOR PRODUCT. ABOVE STATED PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTEERLY DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN ALL RESTROOMS AND IN THE 2ND DINING ROOMS AREA CLOSE TO THE FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD STAINS.
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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 NEXT TO THE FLOOR TO WALL CEILINGS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD STAINS AND SPLASHES.
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Oct 24, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, had grease build up, need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, women's bathroom exhaust fan in state of disrepair(not working), shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jan 22, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS TO BE USED FOR UTENSILS,MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLE TO BE ABLE TO PICK-UP FOOD FROM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TODAY THAT FRONT DOOR TUMBLER IS REMOVED,LEAVING DOOR WITH A HOLE, INSTRUCTED TO FIX TUMBLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.NEED TO CLEAN UNDER THE REACH-IN COOLER BOTTOM PART,DEBRIS BUILD-UP
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Jan 15, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND STEAM TABLE. BAR-B-QUE CUT CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.8F;A LARGE POT OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 90F TO 92.3F; HOME MADE YOGURT STORED INSIDE THE OTHER TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 51.9F;COOKED VEGETABLE STORED AT STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 93F, 97F AND 100F. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS COOKED DURING THE NIGHT. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUND 45, VALUE 75. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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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: WE(CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA:UNDER THE DOUGH PREP TABLE,ON SOUTH-WEST WALL, DISH ROOM AND ON WALL BY THE REAR STORAGE AREA.SEVEN OR MORE LIVE ROACHES FOUND ON PREMISES.FOUND THREE CAN OF PESTICIDE(RAID,HALF USED)UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE ROACHES,SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AROUND THE DOUGH AREA, AND REMOVE FROM PREMISES PESTICIDE CANS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS TO BE USED FOR UTENSILS,MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLE TO BE ABLE TO PICK-UP FOOD FROM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: STOVES INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR,FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP; PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,EXTREMELY GREASY,WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS.ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA, DEBRIS. AND DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTREMELY WITH A GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL WALL AROUND PIPE IN STORAGE REAR AREA BY THE MOP SINK.SEAL HOLES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ENCRUSTED DUST AND INSECTS,ABOVE THE DOUGH PREP AREA, AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTEAD OF STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF UTENSILS.
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Dec 27, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD INFORMATION: INGREDIENT, SOURCE , EXPIRATION DATE ETC.TO FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA
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Nov 8, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER SEND EMPLOYEE TO BUY 4 ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS. WHICH WAS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM(HAND DRYING DEVICE IS BROKEN).INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD INFORMATION: NAME, INGREDIENTS, SOURCE, ETC. TO FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNER IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEBRIS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AND CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIME IN PREP AREA.
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Oct 10, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD INFORMATION: NAME, INGREDIENTS, SOURCE, ETC. TO FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNER IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEBRIS.
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Oct 3, 2012
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED BBQ CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 52.4F; COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.7F, COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 54.9F; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 61.1F; HOME MADE BEEF PATTIES AT TEMP OF 46.4F,COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 56.7F AND COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 52.5F FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE TWO COOLERS WHICH MAINTAIN TEMP OF 38F TO 41.1F. ALSO FOUND COOKED LAMB STORED ON TOP THE FLAT GRILL AT TEMP OF 74.4F - 90F, UNIT WAS OFF.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 35, VALUE 155. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR CONDITION,HINGE BROKEN FROM FRAME DOOR,DOOR NOT ABLE TO BE TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR,LOCK TUMBLER FROM THE SAME DOOR IS MISSING AND LEFT DOOR WITH A HOLE. OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND AND ON TOP PIPE BEHIND THE FLAT GRILL IN PREP AREA. WE(MANAGER AND I) OBSERVED 12 RODENT DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREA/CHEMICAL ROOM,ALSO 4 LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED AT REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, LIVE ROACHES AND SEAL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD INFORMATION: INGREDIENT, SOURCE , EXPIRATION DATE ETC.TO FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS TO PICK UP FOOD FROM REFRIGERATION AND PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH LONG HANDLES, TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON AND AROUND PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED FLAT GRILL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,ALSO REMOVE PAPER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNER IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA,SPILLAGE OF FOOD AND FOOD LIQUIDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN VACUUM BREAKER FROM MOP SINK. UN THREAD FAUCET IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING COFFEE LID INSTEAD OF STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.
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Oct 7, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMP INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. YOGURT AT 60.1F, BEEF CURRY AT 48.2F, PLAIN BEEF AT 50.0F, CHICKEN AT 46.9F. PRE COOLER TEMP AT 41.0F, 2 DOOR COOLER TEMP AT 40F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $ 72.00 TOTAL 14 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 580699 DATED 5/3/11. #30-MUST PROVIDE LABEL.NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN 2 DOOR COOLER.#32- RUSTED FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #34- MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND DRYER NOT WORKING INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE GRILL IN THE COOKING AREA AND THE GRILL BY THE DISH WASHING AREA; UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MESH WIRE ON THE WALL FAN RIPPED OFF. MUST REPLACE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSDE ALL COOLERS AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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May 3, 2011
Tag Removal
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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May 2, 2011
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER AT 50F.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW. TAGGED THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL IT IS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.PLEASE FAX LETTER TO 312-746-424C WHEN PREP COOLER TEMP IS AT 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMP INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. FRONTIER CHICKEN AT 50.2F, BONELESS CHICKEN AT 50.1F, BEEF AT 45.0F, GYROS AT 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PROPER WORTH $100.00, TOTAL 10LBS.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AT 1:45PM. ESTABLISHMENT HAS BEEN OPERATING SINCE 9AM WITHOUT SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED THE SOAP WHILE I WAS DOING THE INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN 2 DOOR COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR AND TOP OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND BY THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT CLOSE TO THE HOOD, FILTER BY REAR THE HOOD, WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE COOKING AREA, MUST REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOK AND THE MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE COOKING, SERVING AND PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR NET, BASEBALL CAP OR BANDANNA.
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Jan 12, 2011
Consultation
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 01/21/11.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 01/21/11.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 01/21/11.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 01/21/11.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 01/21/11.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 01/21/11.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 01/21/11.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 01/21/11.
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Jan 10, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMP ON THE PREP COOLER. SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 46F-50F, BEEF AT 44F-49F. TOTAL $200.00 AND 50 LBS. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. PREP COOLER WAS AT 38.9F.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 1/21/11.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 1/21/11.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 1/21/11.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 1/21/11.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 1/21/11.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 1/21/11.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 1/21/11.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 1/21/11.
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Oct 21, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: found food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be replaced, repair, cooler vent guard shall be replaced(broken).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).floors in dining areas, storage areas need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area, storage room, rear kitchen area not clean need cleaning. walls that had peeling paint, plaster in kitchen prep areas, dining areas, and bathrooms shall be repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shieldsin kitchen prep area need cleaning, missing, broken lights, light shields in bathrooms shall be provided.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: must provide self closing mechanism to employee's bathroom.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents in coolers, kitchen prep area, bathrooms, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Apr 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 29, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, RACKS, PREP TABLES ETC..THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTALL DRAIN COVER FOR HOLE IN FLOOR NEXT TO STEAM TABLE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL GAPS OR REMOVE WALLS BEHIND DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE. SEAL HOLE BY DOOR FROM PREP AREA TO WASHROOMS, IN WALL ACROSS FROM MOP SINK, RIGHT OF FRONT DOOR AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHT INSIDE ALL UNITS AND ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL WOOD AND DEBRIS FROM DUMPSTER AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant on file is from Jun 3, 2015. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant.
Has Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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