Habibi's Mediterranean & Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2018
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Score
Habibi's Mediterranean & Mexican Grill appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 30, 2018. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Habibi's Mediterranean & Mexican Grill is from Apr 30, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Habibi's Mediterranean & Mexican Grill trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Apr 30, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, TRAYS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS A STORAGE BAG FOR FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL PREP TABLES,UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,EXPOSED HAND SINK, ALL EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, WALLS BY THE MOP SINK, WALLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MENS WASHROOM WALLS WITH HOLES BEHIND THE WASHBOWL SINK. MUST SEAL THE HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING TWO MORE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 2, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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 (BEEF,CHICKEN,RICE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AND MAINTAIN . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS FOR ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVING AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AT 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR LOOSE COVING BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT TOP OF DOOR FRAME AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 1, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.
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May 25, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY ONE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION UNITS TO MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP AREA, WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 89.0F AT THIS TIME DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT 110F-120F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENTRY WAY THE REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 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: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX:1/4"INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM CENTER OF SAID DOOR AND NO SCREEN AT EXHAUST VENT ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOODEN BOARDS AROUND THE DOOR FRAMES OF THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AREA USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS AT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Habibi's Mediterranean & Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Habibi's Mediterranean & Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 30, 2018. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Habibi's Mediterranean & Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Habibi's Mediterranean & Mexican Grill.
Has Habibi's Mediterranean & Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Habibi's Mediterranean & Mexican Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Habibi's Mediterranean & Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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