Kasbah Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2019
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The KASBAH RESTAURANT, located at 4342 1/2 N Elston Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on November 21, 2019. This inspection resulted in 4 major and 10 minor violations, with notable issues including management knowledge, procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, and proper date marking. Prior inspections for this Greek/Mediterranean establishment have historically been low-risk.
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Inspection History
Nov 21, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Oct 30, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Jun 28, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
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Violations — Nov 21, 2019 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARHHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE TAKEOUT CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE SHELVES OF THE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CONTAINERS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED SURFACES ON THE CUTTING BOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER, EXTERIOR OF BLENDER, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DRAIN LINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HEAVY BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEXT TO AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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