Kabab Grill
Last inspected: May 10, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Kabab Grill, the earliest from 2018. The most recent report on file is from May 10, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Kabab Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 10, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Kabab Grill's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
May 10, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE REST OF THE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 13, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT INTENDS TO SERVE UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (LAMB/STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE EASILY LOCATED SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B) NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE PIPING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS TOO. UTILITY SINK DRAIN PIPE NOT PROPERLY TRAPPED AND CONNECTED. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 UNFINISHED WALLS AROUND ICE MACHINE. MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
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Nov 8, 2018
License
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT INTENDS TO SERVE UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (LAMB/STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11(A) NOTED NO HAND WASH SINKS AT THE REAR WITH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MICROWAVE AND AT THE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL LOCATIONS WHERE NEEDED AND STOCK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE EASILY LOCATED SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B) NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE PIPING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS TOO. UTILITY SINK DRAIN PIPE NOT PROPERLY TRAPPED AND CONNECTED. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 UNFINISHED WALLS AROUND ICE MACHINE. MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kabab Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kabab Grill on file is from May 10, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kabab Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kabab Grill.
Has Kabab Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kabab Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kabab Grill 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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