Kabab Grill
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2018
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Kabab Grill, the earliest from 2013. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Kabab Grill is from Mar 30, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited eight times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kabab Grill on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 30, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY WOOD HANDLE AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH PROPER HANDLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE ARE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES AND OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE WATER HEATER/ICE MACHINE AREA. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL OPENINGS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN PREP AREA MISSING END CAPS FOR SHIELDS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXHAUST VENTILATION IN EITHER EAST SIDE CUSTOMER USE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.--- NO AIR GAP AT DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CREATE AIR GAP.--- FRYER NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL UNDER HOOD OR REMOVE FRYER.
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Mar 27, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT EITHER EAST SIDE CUSTOMER USE WASHROOM HAND SINKS. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO HAND SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED AND FLAKING FINISH ON SHELVES ABOVE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVES. UNFINISHED WOOD ALONG REAR OF PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL/FINISH WOOD TO BE NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DIRTY WOOD HANDLE AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH PROPER HANDLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE ARE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES AND OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE WATER HEATER/ICE MACHINE AREA. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL OPENINGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN PREP AREA MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXHAUST VENTILATION IN EITHER EAST SIDE CUSTOMER USE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION. VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE. NO AIR GAP AT DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CREATE AIR GAP. FRYER NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL UNDER HOOD OR REMOVE FRYER.
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Jul 28, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER(WITH BLACK PARTICLES AND FOUL ODOR) BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. UNCOVERED FISH STORED ON TOP RAW CHICKEN INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED AND COVERED DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-18-17,REPORT#2028497 #33-NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTINGLIDS...ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. #35-NOTED HOLE ON WALL AT THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY FANS ON CEILING OF SAME. TODAY 7-28-17 WE OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA,NEED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS ON WALLS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETOR PROVIDED ON SITE,NEED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND ASHTRAYS ON TOP THE VIDEO MACHINES WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS IN IT.ONE BLACK ASHTRAY WAS FILLED WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND AN EMPTY WHITE "MARLBORO BOX". ALL ASHTRAY SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKE IS PROHIBITED CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-020(C)
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Apr 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTINGLIDS...ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, 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: NOTED HOLE ON WALL AT THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY FANS ON CEILING OF SAME.
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Sep 8, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON NON COOKING EQUIPMENT THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN COOLERS TO STORE FOOD. DEFROST 1-DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF FOIL, AND GROCERY BAGS. ALL ARE PROHIBITED. DEFROST FREEZER, AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND THE WALLS IN THE HALLWAY AROUND THE SLOT MACHINES. HOLE IN WALLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. WALLS NOT CLEAN IN MENS TOILET ROOM. WALL BASE DETACHED NEXT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 1, 2016
Routine
10 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 IN A REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. 10 LBS OF STEAK, AT 49F, VALUED AT $50. CERTIFIED MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED STEAK. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. REACH IN COOLER TEMPERATURE, 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, CHICKEN, BEING THAWED INAPPROPRIATELY IN THE 3-COMP SINK, POTABLE WATER WAS NOT BEING USED DURING THAWING. CHICKEN WAS AT AN APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE OF 37.4. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW T OPROPERLY THAW FOOD. 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 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; REAR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND BAR IN FRONT DINING AREA, AND ON WALLS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REAR EXIT DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 " GAP AT EXTERIOR DOOR, 1/2" GAP AT INTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. 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 INSPECTION REPORT 1506767, DATED 10/26/2015. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: VIOLATION #32; Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired. VIOLATION #33; Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. VIOLATION #34; Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). VIOLATION #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. BUSINESS STILL NON COMPLIANT. 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: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND TAPE BING USED ON NON COOKING EQUIPMENT THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN COOLERS AND TO STORE FOOD. DEFROST 1-DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN. ALSO, RUST ON TOP OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF FOIL, TAPE AND GROCERY BAGS. ALL ARE PROHIBITED. DEFROST FREEZER, AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; STOVE, GRILL, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES. ALSO THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL 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 HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND THE WALLS IN THE HALLWAY AROUND THE SLOT MACHINES. HOLE IN WALLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. WALLS NOT CLEAN IN MENS TOILET ROOM. WALL BASE DETACHED NEXT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD. REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN PREP AREA. MISSING LIGHT IN HALLWAY WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Oct 26, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Mar 10, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food item in reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, 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: Ceiling in kitchen prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS FOUND IN THE 2 SLIDING DOOR COOLER.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRI.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK FLOOR AT WALL BASE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3-SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES ALL HEAVY UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE ALL ITEMS LOCATED IN THE SMALL FRONT STORE ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES. COOK WAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT DURING INSPECTION AT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Dec 2, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND PIPE IN CORNER OF THE KITCHEN CEILING BY THE HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA,TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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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 Mar 30, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kabab Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Kabab Grill.
Has Kabab Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kabab Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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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