Meerath Kabab
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Meerath Kabab five times, with records going back to 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 1, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Meerath Kabab is from Aug 1, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “facilities to maintain proper temperature” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Meerath Kabab is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Aug 1, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 13, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- ASSORTED CHICKEN BREAST,WINGS ETC 44.8F, 50.0F, 48.2F, 45F, BEEF 44.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALSO COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL) AT THE FRONT PREP LINE WITH FOOD SPILL AND DIRT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Jan 6, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED WALK IN TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-MILK 55.4F, YOGURT 55.4F, RICE 54.5F, GOAT 54.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING AND RINSING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER.(3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES WITH WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE BEFORE WASHING THE DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TEMPERATURE 59.3F, EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 56.7F, HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA 56.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, BEEF, SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND WASH CLOTHS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR AREA WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.
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Aug 5, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING UNDER SINK AND FROM PIPE UNDER SINK. REPAIR LEAKING SINK AND PIPE. OBSERVED HANDLE OF RIGHT COMPARTMENT LEAKING AT HANDLES. REPAIR TO STOP LEAKING CONDITION. OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING FOR RIGHT COMPARTMENT. REPAIR SINK STOPPERS SO THAT ALL SINKS FILL AND DRAIN PROPERLY. OBSERVED DRAIN TUBE FROM CEILING RUNNING INTO MOP SINK. PROPERLY PLUMB TUBE FROM CEILING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR LARGE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE OVEN/PROOFER IN REAR EAST CORNER OF KITCHEN. MUST REMOAVE OLD UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED 3 LARGE REFRIGERATION UNITS OUT OF ORDER IN FRONT OF STORE. MUST BE REMOVED.
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Aug 2, 2016
License
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE 4 DOOR REFIGERATION UNIT ON REAR WALL OF KITCHNE AT 48.5F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT REFRIGERATION UNIT IS AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WITH THERMOMETER INSIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN IN ACCESSIBLE. MUST BE TURNED TO FACE OUTWARDS SO THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. SPLASH GUARDS MUST BE INSTALLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: LARGE OPENING TO KITCHEN OBSERVED WHERE OWNER CLAIMS HOT HOLDING UNIT WILL BE INSTALLED. HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED TO SHOW THAT KITCHEN IS PROTECTED AND SEPARATED FROM CUSTOMERS. 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 1 LIVE COCKRAOCH CRAWLING ON COUNTER AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND ELIMINATE COCKROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR REAR DUMPSTERS NOT RODENTPROOF. DOOR MUST BE SOMPLETLY RODENTPROOF.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNCLEAN WITH LARGE PEICES OF BROKEN GLASS AND CUSHIONS AND PILLOWS FROM A COUCH. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE IN CENTER OF REAR KITCHEN WITH DARK GROOVED ADN LARGE BLACK PORTION. BUTCHER TABLE MUST BE SANDED DOWN AND RESEALED IF PLANNED TO USE. OBSERVED CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALL OLD CAULKING AND RECAULK SO THAT ALL AREAS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN BEHIND LARGE REFRIGERATION UNIT AGAINST REAR WALL. CLEAN UNDER AND BEHING LARGE REFRIGERATION UNIT. OBSERVED FLOORS OF HALLWAYS LEADING TO BATHROOMS AND CLOSETS CONTAING HOT WATER HEATER UNCLEAN. MUST 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: OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS MISSING INMAIN DINING ROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT KITHCEN. CLOSE ALL WALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE ALL FACEPLATE COVERS TO OUTLETS AND SWITCHES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS HANGING ON HANGERS OFF OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN SEPARATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING UNDER SINK AND FROM PIPE UNDER SINK. REPAIR LEAKING SINK AND PIPE. OBSERVED HANDLE OF RIGHT COMPARTMENT LEAKING AT HANDLES. REPAIR TO STOP LEAKING CONDITION. OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING FOR RIGHT COMPARTMENT. REPAIR SINK STOPPERS SO THAT ALL SINKS FILL AND DRAIN PROPERLY. OBSERVED DRAIN TUBE FROM CEILING RUNNING INTO MOP SINK. PROPERLY PLUMB TUBE FROM CEILING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR LARGE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED TO TAKE PROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HALLWAY WITH SHOPPING CARTS, MOPS AND DEBRIS. CLEAR HALLWAY OF ANY UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED LARGE OVEN/PROOFER IN REAR EAST CORNER OF KITCHEN. MUST REMOAVE OLD UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED 3 LARGE REFRIGERATION UNITS OUT OF ORDER IN FRONT OF STORE. MUST BE REMOVED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Meerath Kabab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Meerath Kabab on file is from Aug 1, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Meerath Kabab?
Across the inspection record, “facilities to maintain proper temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Meerath Kabab.
Has Meerath Kabab's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Meerath Kabab have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Meerath Kabab 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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