Noon O Kabab
Last inspected: Aug 9, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Noon O Kabab 13 times, with records going back to 2010. Noon O Kabab was last inspected on Aug 9, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Noon O Kabab since Aug 9, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Noon O Kabab is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 9, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUST BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT MAIN KITCHEN, REPAIR/REPLACE SOME RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND ONION STORAGE SHELVING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUST BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT MAIN KITCHEN, REPAIR/REPLACE SOME RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS AND CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND FOOD EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND MOP UP SPILLED WATER ON BASEMENT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT CEILING PIPE AT REAR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE REAR OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHERN AREA,MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE KITCHEN CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN GASKET AND REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP FROM SAID FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS AT BAR AREA AND REPLACE WORNED-OUT CAULK AT WALL ABOVE THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING AND RAW WOOD SURFACES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Jan 12, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING AND BROKEN GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LEAK AT CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN DISH AREA, MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA, MUST REPLACE,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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May 30, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SANITIZE DAILY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN DISH WASHING ROOM AND ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION AND LIGHT COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Nov 27, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 20, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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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: NOTED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA,UNDERNEATH STAIR WAYS OF SAME AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AT THE PREP AREA AND BAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER FOR MULTI USE UTENSILS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON RAILS OF UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE PREP AREA (FIRST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION FALLING ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND PROTECT ALL EQUIPMENT EVEN WHEN NOT IN USE.....MUST DEFROST DESERT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AT THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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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 BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE REAR OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 12, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING MACHINE ONLY DISPENSING 10PPM OF CHLORINE/SANITIZER WHILE IN OPERATION/DISH WASHER USING MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE, MUST DISPENSE 100PPM. OWNER CALL CINTAS, MACHINE REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUST BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT MAIN KITCHEN, REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO STORAGE REACH IN COOLERS DOORS, AND REPAINT STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS AND CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN IN MAIN KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES AT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 30, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXCESS GREASE FROM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASETRAPS IN BASEMENT AND COOKING STOVE IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENNINGS ALONG PIPING ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BY THE GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND ENDCAPS ON CEILING LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO HOT WATER URN OR HOSE BIBBS IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL SAME. REMOVE THREADED FAUCET FROM BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED HOSE ON WALL NEXT TO SINK.
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Apr 26, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS IN STORAGE COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AND REPAINT WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CABINET UNDER MICROWAVE OVEN, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT DISH WASHING ROOM, REPLACE MISSING FILTERS UNDER HOOD IN KITCHEN, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN BAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER BAR AREA EXPOSED SINK AND DISH MACHINE, AND FAUCETS FOR 1PART SINK, BASEMENT 3PART SINK AND BAR AREA EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS AND BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Dec 22, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #481945.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #481945.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #481945.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #481945.
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Dec 13, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. OBSERVED UNWHOLESOME FOOD STORED IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED 3 LIVE MEALWORMS INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER USED TO STORE FLOUR. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE REST OF THE FLOUR IN THE CONTAINER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF HUMMUS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 64F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #159697 ON 6/9/09 NOT CORRECTED: 35/01- INSTRUCTED MGMT TO SEAL SEEPAGE ON SOUTH EAST WALL IN BASEMENT WATER ON FLOOR. 36/01- INSTRUCTED MGMT TO TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEILING TILES OF THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS ARE NEEDED AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Noon O Kabab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Noon O Kabab on file is from Aug 9, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Noon O Kabab?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Noon O Kabab.
Has Noon O Kabab's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Noon O Kabab have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Noon O 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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