Sabri Nihari

2500-2502 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Indian
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Sabri Nihari appears in inspection records 44 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited 21 times.

Sabri Nihari's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Apr 14, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 4, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD SPILLS ON ALLEY FLOOR AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALLEY GREASE CONTAINER FLOOR AND EXTERIOR OF SAME BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS FOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 20, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 59F; PUREE VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 57.2F; CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 51.3F.SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 49F TO 50.7F; COOKED DIFFENTE MEAT AT TEMP OF 47F TO 52.1. THE MENTIONED FOOD WAS STORED IN THREE DIFFERENT COOLERS: 2 PREP UNITS AND ONE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 40 AND VALUE 325. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES IN PREP/KITCHEN, DISHROOM AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. ALSO CHEF WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE. EVERYONE ENTERING PREP/KITCHEN AREA MUST HAVE A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS REQUIRED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM (MIDDLE FAUCET) AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT THE LAST FAUCET BY THE STALL, REPAIR ISSUE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN DIFFERNT AREA: IN FRONT COOLER,DISHROOM AND PREP AREA.
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Sep 7, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL ITEMS ELEVATED SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SMOOTHLY TO SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREARATION AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL ITEMS ELEVATED SIX INXHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Aug 16, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2523808 ON 8/9/21 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS, FLOOR AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE A PEST MANAGEMENT AND SANITATION PROGRAM TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.110 OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND TO MAINTAIN THE AREA CLEAN AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 REMOVE THE NEWSPAPER USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM OF THE CABINETS IN THE JUICE BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED ESPECIALLY IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE WATER IS COLLECTING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 MUST SEAL AND GROUT THE TOPS OF ALL BASEBOARD TILES ALONG THE WALLS. SEAL THE WALLS AND WALL GROUT ALONG THE DOOR JAMBS. REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARD TILES. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL AND WALLS THAT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO LEAKING WATER. REPAINT ANY CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINTED CEILING AND WALLS SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM. CLEAN THE WALLS ALONG THE CEILING WHERE THE ELECTRICAL WIRES ARE LOCATED.
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Aug 9, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 57.7F AND COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES AT 77.8F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2492338 ON 3/2/21: 37 - OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT (SPICES, RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON EACH CONTAINER THAT IS OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM. 49 - OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AT SERVICE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 51 - OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE. 53 - OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. 55 - OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD AT SERVICE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE AREA, OUTSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND IN THE DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING LINE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PLASTIC PITCHER USED TO SERVE YOGURT STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CONTAINER OF YOGURT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DIFFERENT UTENSIL TO SERVE THE YOGURT FROM THIS CONTAINER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED ESPECIALLY IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE WATER IS COLLECTION BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
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Mar 2, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SERVICE PREP AREA AND AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CONTACTED PLUMBER AND FIXED ISSUE ON SITE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BINS OF FROZEN SPINACH SITTING OUT ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW IN REFRIGERATOR THAT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT (SPICES, RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON EACH CONTAINER THAT IS OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER BOXES ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER (VEGETABLES AND MILK CRATES). MUST ELEVATE AND STORE ON CLEAN SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AT SERVICE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN REAR NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK ON RIGHT SIDE OUTSIDE OF MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS AT 93.2F. PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE. THERE ARE TWO HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. HAND WASHING SINK ON LEFT SIDE WAS REACHING PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SERVICE PREP AREA WITH GREASE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD AT SERVICE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 4 BURNT OUT LIGHTS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AT SERVICE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BULBS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 22, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.5F, AND 58.0F. COOKED GOAT MEAT AT 54.0F AND 60.0F. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 35.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $1,600.00 TOTAL 80 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUT AND BLACK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK OUTSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A COVER OR LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH WATER STANDING IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.(MISSING GROUT)INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT THE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER, OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE/DISH WASH ROOM WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 8-201.14(A)-(E)MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM IDPH FOR THE MAKING OF HOMEMADE YOGURT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE TWO DOUBLE DOORS. ALSO, SMALL KITCHEN WITH DOUBLE DOOR SIDE EXIT TO STREET WITH AN OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE SCREENED DOOR IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT SEALS ON ALL DOORS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 (A) ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT/BEARD RESTRAINT
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE SMALL KITCHENS TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----HOBART BRAND FLOOR STAND MIXER IN POOR REPAIR. PLASTIC TOP OF MACHINE CRACKED WITH OPEN CREVICES AND REPAIRED WITH PEELING TAPE. MUST REPLACE PLASTIC TOP PIECE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND BLACKENED, MOLDY, PEELING. MUST REPLACE.---MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN GRID AT THE COOKS LINE. MISSING TILE GROUT THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 20, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 TWO COOLERS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 55F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.9F. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 62.6F WITH COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE AT 65.1F. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN TWO COOLERS. IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.9F, 53.9F, POTATO STUFFED SAMOSAS AT 48.2F. ALSO NOTED IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER CHICKEN AT 62.6F AND 65.1F. AN ESTIMATED 70 LBS AT $500.00 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE/DISH WASH ROOM WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 (A) HAND WASHING SINK, THAT WAS NEAR WATER HEATER, AT THE REAR KITCHEN COOKS LINE, HAS BEEN REMOVED. ONLY EXPOSED PIPES. MUST REINSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HAND WASHING SINK AVAILABLE IN THE REAR PART OF THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(D) ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 (B) (B) NOTED POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE POT SIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 8-201.14(A)-(E)MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM IDPH FOR THE MAKING OF HOMEMADE YOGURT.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(A)MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER.---ALSO INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BAR FOOD COOLER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-3-2.12 BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE TWO DOUBLE DOORS. ALSO, SMALL KITCHEN WITH DOUBLE DOOR SIDE EXIT TO STREET WITH AN OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE SCREENED DOOR IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT SEALS ON ALL DOORS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.14 DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 (A)(B)(A) ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT/BEARD RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE SMALL KITCHENS TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----HOBART BRAND FLOOR STAND MIXER IN POOR REPAIR. PLASTIC TOP OF MACHINE CRACKED WITH OPEN CREVICES AND REPAIRED WITH PEELING TAPE. MUST REPLACE PLASTIC TOP PIECE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.---BLACKENED, DIRT ENCRUSTED DISH RACKS. MUST REPLACE.---PARTIAL MISSING LID FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARD ON COOKS LINE IN POOR CONDITION. MANAGER DISCARDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES BIN UPPER PLASTIC SHIELD WITH SOME SLIGHT SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 (B) FAR RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL WITHOUT HOT OR COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE THE TWO OTHER ADDITIONAL WASHBOWLS IN THE WASHROOM UNTIL REPAIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND BLACKENED, MOLDY, PEELING. MUST REPLACE.---HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE HALLWAY TO THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.---MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN GRID AT THE COOKS LINE. MISSING TILE GROUT THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.---FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-305.11(B)EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(B) MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BAR COOLER WHERE FOOD IS STORED. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 8, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BULK SALT AND SUGAR CONTAINERS ARE NOT FOOD GRADE, ALSO HAVE RUSTY LIDS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR BULK INGREDIENT STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK, THAT WAS NEAR WATER HEATER (NEAR REAR COOKING BATTERY), HAS BEEN REMOVED. ONLY EXPOSED PIPES AND SOAP/TOWEL DISPENSER REMAINS. MUST REINSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW FOOD MARINATED CHICKEN AND FISH) STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND REAR WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS STORE RAW FOODS BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS, DURING STORAGE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE ALL THE COOKED FOOD AND STORED THEM ABOVE THE SHELVES AND UNCOOKED FOOD BELOW THE SHELVES CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM THE COOLER EXHAUST FAN DRIPPING INTO YOUGURT SAUCE, IN REAR WALKIN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED YOGURT SAUCE. WEIGHT 64LBS AT A VALUE OF $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. ICE MACHINE HAD SLIMY RESIDUE ON WATER CURTAIN. MANAGER DERFROSTED, CLEANED, AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINCE DURING THE INSPECTION. OBSERVED STAFF WASHING FEET IN PREP, SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TRAIN AND ENSURE PROPER HYIGENE PRACTICES, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEEP CUTS ON THE SURFACE OF SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTH SURFACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION ON WATER CURTAIN IN LOWER COMPATMENT AREA, OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGER DERFROSTED, CLEANED, SANITIZE AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AREA AND DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AREA, WITH DEBRIS, CLUTTER AND FOOD PARTICLES. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISH PIT AREA WERE COVERED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, THE ABOVE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND HOODS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, THE ABOVE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND CLUTTER THROUGHTOUT THE OPERATION, IN FRONT AND BACK KITCHEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 16, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-MIXED VEGETABLE SAUCE 47.1F, CHICKEN 45.9F, GROUND BEEF 45.3F, OKRA SAUCE 48.2F, CHICKEN 45.1F/50.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 150 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1,500.00 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 EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES, POTS AND PANS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WHEN EVER DISHES ARE WASHED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USING CHLORINE WITH THE FINAL RINSE STRENGTH OF 75 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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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 8 RAT DROPPINGS AT CORNER BASE OF THE CLOSET ON THE HALL WAY OF THE PREP AREA AND OVER 8 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE JUICE BAR AND WALL OF BEHIND SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE COOKING STOVE AND DOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED DEEP CUTS AND BLACK DISCOLORATION ON CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN SURFACE AND/OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND AT THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH WET FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AT SERVICE LINE IN SERVICE KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE TORN GASKETS. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOP SINK TO PROTECT ABLE WITH BLENDER USED FOR FOOD SERVICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AT DISH MACHINE WET. FLOORS NEED TO BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN COOKING AREA IN PREP KITHCEN. MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HANGING LIGHT IN BEER COOLER OF BAR. REPAIR LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM DISH MACHINE ON LEFT SIDE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HANGERS NEAR MOP SINK BROKEN. REPAIR MOP HANGERS AND HANG ALL MOPS TO DRY IN DESIGANTED AREA.
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Sep 17, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler in bar area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen areas, and rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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May 12, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area that were damaged/broken shall be replaced/repaired, floor in rear prep area need re-grouting.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen storage area shall be provided, missing light shield in walk in freezer, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Washbowl faucet in women leaking, at handle, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Oct 7, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 50LBS OF YOGURT INSIDE A LARGE STAINLESS STEEL PAN SITTING ON TOP OF A MILK CRATE AT 80.9F. ALSO FOUND FOUR MIDDLE SIZE DEEP POTS HOLDING CURRY SAUCE, LENTIL SOUP AND TWO OTHER STEW AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES FROM 120.4F TO 100.6F ON THE STOVE TOP BURNERS WHICH WERE TURNED OFF. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT $500.00 DOLLARS ALL ABOVE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED. MANAGER WAS INSTRCUTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F AND COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION AT 210PM CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WAS NOT PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING SERVED, COOKED AND HANDLED. MANAGER SHOWED UP AT 235PM. CDI CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND MEATS IN SOME COOLERS AND IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY SOUP SPOONS IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN WITH THE HANDLES UP SO AS TO NOT CONTAMINATE WHEN USED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE MAIN REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Jan 9, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 31, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES. (TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER WAS 48.3F AND SERVICE COOLER WAS 63.8F). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. PREMISES HAS OTHER WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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 TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, SERVICE COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 45F TO 62F BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. ASSORTED CHICKEN ((SPICY, IN SAUCE, KABOB, GRILLED, UNCOOKED, IN SAUCE AND WHOLE),46.9F,62.2F, 45.6F,60.3F, 46.1F,44.9F),BEEF 62.1F,GALLONS OF MILK 46.0F,VEGETABLES IN SAUCE 47.8F,FISH IN SAUCE 48.4F, MIXED VEGETABLES 50.8F,OKRA 45.6F, BEEF 47.8F. MANAGER STATES MOST OF THE FOOD WAS COOKED LAST NIGHT.INSTRUCTED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF COOLING FOOD PROPERLY BEFORE REFRIGERATING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 240LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH 4715.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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 TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. CHLORINE STRIP SANITIZER WAS READING 0PPM. NORMAL READING SHOULD BE AROUND 50PPM.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DISH WASHER UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. MUST SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND USE FOR DISH WASHING. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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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 18 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE REFRIGERATION UNIT, ON FLOOR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO DISH WASHER AND AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ON TO THE GROUND. THIS IS FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 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,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVING NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:- SHELVES INSIDE SALAD SERVICE COOLER, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES.
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Apr 4, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER PITCHERS INSIDE THE FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH UTENSILS THAT HAVE A LONG HANDLE TO BE ABLE TO PICK-UP FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIDS FOR DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MOP SINK WITH BUILD-UP FOOD AND GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT TO STORAGE. RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BY THE THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THE COMPARTMENT SINK INSIDE THE FRONT KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Aug 10, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2012
Reinspection
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED VEGETABLES STORED INSIDE THE OVENS, WHICH BOTH UNITS WERE OFF. FOOD TEMPERATURE 89.9F TO 114.6F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME, NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 10, VALUE 75. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT KITCHEN AND FRONT COFFEE/JUICE STATION EXPOSED HAND SINKS, ALSO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SAID AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE 76.2F INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER IN ALL MENTIONED SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-27-12 REPORT #1106282 #18- OBSERVED 25 OR MORE HOUSE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BOTH PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM AND STORAGE. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES AT SERVING STATION BY THE MAIN KITCHEN.FOUND THREE ORANGE GLUE STICKS HANGING FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA ABOVE REFRIGERATOR AND PREP TABLE(EMPLOYEE WAS PREPING FOOD); SECOND PREP AREA/ DISH ROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA WERE BREAD IS COOKED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA.CONTACT PEST CONTROL IF NEEDED. OBSERVED TODAY(8-9-12)LIVE NYMPH AND ADULT ROACHES IN DIFFERENT PLACES OF PREMISES: FRONT SERVICE STATION, UNDER AND AROUND MOP SINK, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, UNDER THE PREP BREAD DOUGH TABLE,BY THE DOUGH. ALSO LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED AT STORAGE ON WALL BEHIND THE SHELF WITH CLEAN DISHES STORED ON IT, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, ON SODA SYRUP BOXES. OVER 30 ROACHES. 11 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT FRONT KITCHEN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. STILL OBSERVED LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALSO SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED AT REAR FOOD STORAGE. OVER 50 FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES, FLIES AND REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE AREAS/EQUIPMENT IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS AND UTENSIL WASHING ROOM. NEED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SEAL AND REPLACE BASEBOARD WALL/COVING OUTSIDE THE DISH MACHINE AREA. ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE/BREEDING AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090.
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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: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CRITICAL #14.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE FOOD STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN POTS/PANS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIDS THAT ARE TIGHT FITTED FOR DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVES, COOLERS/FREEZERS, SHELVES/TABLES (INCLUDING UNDERSIDES) RUBBER GASKETS, INGREDIENT/BULK CONTAINERS. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, SPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES,EQUIPMENT, CORNER AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL. SEAL ALL COVING/BASEBOARDS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH KITCHENS AND THROUGH-OUT. REPLACE MISSING GROUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD STAINS ON WALL AT EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM. CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS. CAULK AND SEAL SMOOTHLY ALL GAPS/OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN, CEILING APPEARS SATURATED WITH WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, DUST BUILD-UP. PROVIDE SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT ABOVE THE MOP SINK BY THE FRONT KITCHEN. LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT KITCHEN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLUE SHOES STORED UNDER THE SHELF WERE CLEAN DISHES AREA STORED,INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVE FROM PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 27, 2012
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND SIDE DOOR AND REAR DOOR WIDE OPENED.SCREEN DOOR AT SIDE DOOR IS BROKEN MESH HAS HOLES AND FRAME NOT TIGHT FITTED AT FRAME DOOR,GAPS OF 1" TO 2" BOTTOM SIDE AND BETWEEN DOORS.REAR DOOR HAS A 1" GAP ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,WEST SIDE. OBSERVED 25 OR MORE HOUSE FLIES THROGHOUT THE BOTH PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM AND STORAGE. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES AT SERVING STATION BY THE MAIN KITCHEN.FOUND THREE ORANGE GLUE STICKS HANGING FROM CIELING IN PREP AREA ABOVE REFRIGERATOR AND PREP TABLE(EMPLOYEE WAS PREPING FOOD); SECOND PREP AREA/ DISH ROOM AND FORNT PREP AREA WERE BREAD IS COOKED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA.CONTACT PEST CONTROL IF NEEDED. NEED TO REPAIR DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOF,ALSO SCREEN DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ONE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING, NOT ABLE TO CLOSE LID. GROUND HAS FOOD DEBRIS,WET CARDBOARDS WITH A LOT OF FLIES ACTIVITIES. OBSERVED TWO CONTAINER UNCOVERED FULL OF ASHES STORED ON GROUND BETWEEN GARBAGE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED NOT ORGANIZED(PILES) OF EXCESS PLASTIC CRATES BEHIND AND BESIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH FLIES ACTIVITIES. INSTRUCT DTO REMOVE ALL CRATES,,CLEAN GROUND AND KEEP LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE INSECTS/ RODENT ACTIVITIES. 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 3-9-12, REPORT# 679556. #30-ALL BULK CONTAINER MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT. #32-MISSING 3 DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE. #35-VENTILATION COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP. #42 ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER. EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. (OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR NET). SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION #29.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CART FOR DIRTY DISHES, ALL THE PREP TABLES AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOM, AND INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN,WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB BY THE HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE BULB.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM AND ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ON ONE OF THE 3 WASHBOWL SINK IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 4 DOOR COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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May 1, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK CONTAINER MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING 3 DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CART FOR DIRTY DISHES, ALL THE PREP TABLES AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SEAL ALL OPENINGS/GAPS AROUND PIPES/PLUMBING THROUGHOUT.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOM, AND INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN,WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB BY THE HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE BULB.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM AND ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ON ONE OF THE 3 WASHBOWL SINK IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 4 DOOR COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER. EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. (OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR NET).
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Mar 9, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 39.8F. MEAT GOAT AT 50.1 F AND 49.9F. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. 7-38.005A. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE PRODUCT WORTH $300.00 AND TOTAL 50 LBS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK CONTAINER MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CHOPPING BOARD THAT IS ALREADY WORN OUT WITH DEEP CUT ALSO. MISSING 3 DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING STOVES IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SEAL ALL OPENINGS/GAPS AROUND PIPES/PLUMBING THROUGHOUT.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER. EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. (OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR NET).
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Oct 21, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 19, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION/FREEZERS MUST BE OPERATING AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F AND 0F.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: CUSTOMER WASHROOMS NOT ACCESSIBLE. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND SINK. MUST HAVE ACCESSIBLE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO SINK.
26
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS BETWEEN SINKS.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL UNFINISHED DRYWALL WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE FINISHED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT UNDER KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BULB.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL PLUMBERS PUTTY FROM ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. REMOVE THREADS FROM UTILITY SINK FAUCET OR INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER, BUILDING DEBRIS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ALONG REAR OF BUILDING AND IN GANGWAY BETWEEN 2 ADDRESSES. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT (WATER HEATERS IN BASEMENT). BASEMENT MUST BE CLEAN AND ORGANIZED, FREE OF PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 21, 2011
License
No violations found.
100
Jun 15, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Apr 7, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: #32 remains to be corrected.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: #33 remains to be corrected.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: #34 remians to be corrected.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: #35 remains to be corrected.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: #38 remains to be corrected.
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Mar 31, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE RINSING THE POT AND PANS WITHOUT WASHING IT WITH SOAP AND WATER AND NOT SANITIZING IT. AFTER RINSING THE POT AND PANS HE PUT IT ON THE DRAINBOARD RIGHT AWAY. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER HOW TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE POTS AND PANS, AND INSTRUCTED HOW TO SET UP THE 3 COMPT.CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
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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: FOUND FRONT AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/ INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IN THE EXIT DOOR AND 1.4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP ON THE LID AND RIM AROUND THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE CONTAINER LID AND RIM WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. GREASE CONTAINER IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
19
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/ NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND 4 DOOR COOLER. ALSO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH SPICES.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD. MISSING X3 DRAIN COVER OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS. INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL THE PREP TABLES
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, BY THE COOKING AREA. CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP. COOKING AREA. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES. ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOODS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILT ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILT UP ON THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER AND 4 DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET NECK CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 14, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
36
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Oct 7, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: found/observed rear exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4inch gap on bottom of door, also observed rodent droppings(30 ) in rear storage area, and in office room.citation issued#H000063576, with a court date of 11/18/2010, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair. storage shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repair.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).storage shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors under coolers, storage shelving. and in office storage areas 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: walls that had peeling paint/plaster, gaps in kitchen prep areas, storage areas shall be repair. walls by exhaust canopy, not clean need detailed cleaning. ceiling in bathrooms need cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields in prep areas, storage areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean need cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation)in bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Oct 5, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY DATED 6.23.10. WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON RE-INSPECTION OF INSP #248293
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY DATED 6.23.10. WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON RE-INSPECTION OF INSP #248293.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY DATED 6.23.10. WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON RE-INSPECTION OF INSP #248293.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY DATED 6.23.10. WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON RE-INSPECTION OF INSP #248293.
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Jun 23, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #250952 DATED 6.15.10.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #250952 DATED 6.15.10.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #250952 DATED 6.15.10.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #250952 DATED 6.15.10.
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Jun 15, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPING IN REAR LOCKER AND FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 10 IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEXT TO SERVICE STATION. ALSO NOTED OVER 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND OVER 1/2" GAP UNDER REAR PREP AREA DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECT AREAS AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL GAPS IN AND UNDER FRONT AND REAR DOORS.
18
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. REPLACE LARGE POTS WITH SMALLER, EASILY SANITIZED POTS.
32
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. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR BOXES AND TUBS FOUND ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, CEILING AND SKY LIGHT IN PREP AREA AND ALL CONNECTED TUBING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST.
35
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. PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
36
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. REPAIR LEAK FROM AIR CONDITIONING PIPE. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabri Nihari last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabri Nihari on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains 44 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabri Nihari?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Sabri Nihari.

Has Sabri Nihari's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sabri Nihari have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Sabri Nihari inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sabri Nihari is inspected around three times per year on average.