Noonkabab

4651 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Indian
Last inspected: Oct 5, 2016
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Noonkabab nine times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 5, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Noonkabab's record stops at Oct 5, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.

Noonkabab's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Oct 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AT THE 3DR FRIDGE ACROSS FROM THE FRONT EXHAUST HOOD AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER. LIGHT FIXTURE IS NOT ENOUGH FOR THE LARGE SPACE INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE LIGTH SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Jan 9, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PERSONNEL ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE ARTICLES NICE AND NEATLY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN KITCHEN AREA,
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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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Jul 28, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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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 equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AND FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DAILY AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS INISDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED INSTALL SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK AND FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH FAUCET AND DRAINLINE TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 5, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters, storage shelves, and bulk storage containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. 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: Light covers in dining room not cleaned. Insstructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed faucet above the taylor machine leaking. Instructed manager to repair leak.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in dining room and rear prep area. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed wash cloth on the counter. Instructed manager to store wash cloths properly.
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Feb 19, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside garbage area not maintained, rodent proofed or containers covered. Observed outside garbage dumpster with food debris and food containers stored with missing lid. Instructed that dumpster must have tight fitting lids and rodent proofed to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters, storage shelves, and bulk storage containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. 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: Light covers in dining room not cleaned. Insstructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed faucet above the taylor machine leaking. Instructed manager to repair leak.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in dining room and rear prep area. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed wash cloth on the counter. Instructed manager to store wash cloths properly.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SLICER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE MOP CLOSET AND PROVIDE COVER FOR A FLOOR DRAIN AT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMANGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT AREA AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE 2PART SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Apr 13, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED AT REAR AREA NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Dec 13, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REACH IN COOLER AIR TEMP 45.0F OWNER TURN DOWN TEMP NOW IS 38.5F OWNER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION
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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. CHICKEN IN REACH IN COOLER IMPOPER TEMP 44.5F-45.9F IN REACH IN COOLER.OWNER DENATURAL. 15 LBS COST $85.00, HUMMUS 1 LBS $11.00, CHICHEN SALADE 1 LBS, $20.00, TOTAL OF $120.OO
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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. ALL CONTAINERS NEED TO BE LABLE AND DATES THUR OUT.
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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. ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS HAVE TO INVERTED,ALL ITEMS NEEDS TO OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCH UP
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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. SPLASH GAURD NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN BY EXPOSED HAND BOWEL
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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. SHELVES IN COOLER THE DRY STORAGE AREA, INTERIOR AND OVER THE HOOD OF THE COOKING RANGE NEEDS CLEANING.
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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. FLOORS UNDER ALL STOCKS, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING, STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR.
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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 SHIELD ARE MISSING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.//MUST INSTALLL SELF CLOSEING DOOR ON RESTROOM IN REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL ITEMS IN THE REAR AREA NEEDS TO KEEP CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORED AWAY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.ALL EMPLOYEES WHO WORK IN THE KITH CHEN WHO WORKS WITH THE FOOD,OR SERVER NEED TO WEAR HAIR NET OR HEAD COVING
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Apr 2, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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. BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT/GRILL UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 1 COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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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. INTERIOR OF 1 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,FAN VENTS UNCLEAN AND RACKS BECOMING RUSTY ,MUST BE CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST
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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. DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ,FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REPAIRED,FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH, AND EASY TO CLEAN
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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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Noonkabab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Noonkabab on file is from Oct 5, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Noonkabab?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Noonkabab.

Has Noonkabab's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Noonkabab have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Noonkabab means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.