J K Kabab House
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at J K Kabab House, the earliest from 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 29, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that J K Kabab House's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 29, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Oct 29, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 21, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. OBSERVED ABOUT 80 MICE DROPPING INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 7, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DATE MARKING SYSTEM NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN
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Feb 16, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 7, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: WORKING STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE AREA WITH EXCESS PLASTIC CRATES(NUMEROUS TO COUNT),WOOD PALLETS AND OTHER MATERIAL AND ITEMS STORE ON CEMENT FLOOR BY/ACROSS THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR.NEED TO REMOVE.OBSERVED PREP TABLE AND MEAT GRINDER A HALF BOTTLE OF OIL STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA.IF BASEMENT IS USED TO PREP FOOD,CEILING,WALL FLOOR MUST HAVE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,ALSO MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK(UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE)AT SAID LOCATION,OTHERWISE MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES MENTIONED EQUIPMENTS.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50F STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER; MIXED SALADS(CUT TOMATOES,LETTUCE,ETC)AT TEMP OF 58.6F STORED ON SHELF BY THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,WHICH WAS SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 56.1F TO 57.9F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 18,VALUE 45. 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: EVIDENCE OF OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF KITCHEN(UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER WEST SHELF) AND FRONT SERVING AREA(UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER)ALSO OBSERVED OPENED PESTICIDE BLOCK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA,ALSO PESTICIDE BLOCK MUST BE INSTALLED INSIDE AN ENCLOSED BAIT BOX. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT AT EXTERIOR OF CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Apr 8, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BURNER UNCLEAN AND SIDES OF STOVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN BURNER AND STOVE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER GRILL AND ALONG SIDE OF GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND STOVE AND ON SIDE OF STOVE UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE TAKES PLACE NEEDS LIGHT SHEILDS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: LONG HANDLED SCOOP IS NEEDED FOR RICE. DO NOT USE PLATE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Apr 2, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and in reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices).
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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 cleaning(detailed), floors in bsmt storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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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Jun 24, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS AT BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPING.
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Jul 3, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NO LABELS PROVIDED IN CONTAINERS WERE FOOD IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORED INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDED WALK-IN IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE KITCHEN DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST AND GREASE HANGING FROM PIPE IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS WRAPPED WITH A DIRTY PLASTIC, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND REPAIR FAUCET. NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT SAID SINK, NEED TO PROVIDE. WATER PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS LEAKING, NEED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 24, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:CHILI CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.5F AND 46.7F,FOOD WAS COOKED ON 6-22-13 PER MANAGER STATEMENT. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUND 30, VALUE 75 CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-8-13, REPORT #1188461 35-MUST REPAIR DRY WALL ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT. DAMAGED CEILING THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT. STILL TODAY CEILING IN SAME CONDITION MENTIONED FROM ABOVE VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NO LABELS PROVIDED IN CONTAINERS WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORED INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDED WALK-IN IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE KITCHEN DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST AND GREASE HANGING FROM PIPE IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS WRAPPED WITH A DIRTY PLASTIC, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND REPAIR FAUCET. NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT SAID SINK, NEED TO PROVIDE. WATER PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS LEAKING, NEED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 15, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SUCH AS BEEF KABAB,CHICKEN KABAB, CHICKEN CORN SOUP, LAMB KABAB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. X3 CERTIIFCATE OF SANITATION CITY OF CHICAGO, POSTED ON THE WALL, BUT THE SAID PERSONS WERE NOT ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST REPAIR DRY WALL ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT. (DAMAGED CEILING TRU-OUT THE BASEMENT). FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. GAP AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL THE GAP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND FILTER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED.
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Jan 8, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH GREASE ALL OVER THE TOP LID AND AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINER THAT IS NOT ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT AND READY TO COOK FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLE AND BOTTOM PART OF THE PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST REPAIR DRY WALL ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT. (DAMAGED CEILING TRU-OUT THE BASEMENT). FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. GAP AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL THE GAP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND FILTER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED.
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Dec 12, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/5/12.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/5/12.
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Dec 5, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 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 EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE EAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER AND DEAD MICE BEHIND THE MOTOR AND INSIDE THE EMPTY SMALL ROOM OVER 50 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 3 INCHES GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN AND HAVE ANOTHER INSPECTION BY THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABEL/DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/DATE .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AROUND THE ONE COMPT SINK DUE TO VERY CLOSE TO 3 COMPT SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. RUSTED BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE,DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL INSIDE THE SMALL EMPTY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN UNDER THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN COVER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA, AND COCA COLA COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J K Kabab House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J K Kabab House on file is from Oct 29, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J K Kabab House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at J K Kabab House.
Has J K Kabab House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J K Kabab House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at J K Kabab House 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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