Shabani's Gts Fast Food — Gts Fast Food
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Shabani's Gts Fast Food — Gts Fast Food, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 15 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Shabani's Gts Fast Food — Gts Fast Food is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. RESTORE FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 16, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE IN CABINET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF DINING BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF WRITTEN VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERICK IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERICK IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER ON MENU, LINKING SAID COOKED TO ORDER ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS TO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE IN CABINET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN WINDOWSILLS AND INTERIOR OF DINING BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 11, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-17-21 2509786.OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090 MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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May 17, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED CAKE AND PIE SLICES FOR SALE WITH NO FOOD LABELS. INSTRUCTED LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOX FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND HAVING LOOSE INSULATION COMING OUT OF LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PERMANENTLY OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COVERED IN ALUMINIUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ALLOW SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPRAY FOAM ON WALL BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GRIME BEHIND REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH COOK LINE, AND INSIDE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Dec 7, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA NEXT TO AND ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE AREA.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER, SIDE OF GRILL AND DEEP FRYER, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE OVEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Nov 30, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS AND CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE FLOOR MATS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NONE OF THE EMPLOYEES OR FOOD HANDLERS WERE WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER, SIDE OF GRILL AND DEEP FRYER, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET CARDBOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER THE RUBBER FLOOR MAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE OVEN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Mar 5, 2020
License
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVER IN WASH ROOM AND SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE AT CEILING SHOWED MANAGER NEAR THE REFRIGERATOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPAINT RAW WOOD/FRAME BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF (BOTTOM CABINET) FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------- MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL WITH OPENING IN FRONT PREP AREA (NEXT TO PREP TABLE).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR AREA (ABOVE REACH-IN FREEZER).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, REORGANIZE REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Oct 30, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Small prep table lower shelving had rust. shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks 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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, front counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vent(ventilation) in bathroom not clean, needs cleaning.
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Aug 16, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Jul 28, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Above had no proof of pest control service or log book available at time of inspection on 7/28/2011, Citation #H000072727 issued with a court date of 9/15/2011, at 400 W. Superior in room # 112 at 2:00 PM.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found no certified food mgr. with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate at time of inspection on 7/28/2011.No certified food mgr. while preparing potentially hazrdous foods, egg, hash browns, bacon, and other potentially hazardous foods. Citation # H000072727, with a court date of 9/15/2011, at 400 W. Superior in Room # 112 at 2:00 PM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that rust, peeling paint shall be replaced, repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving/racks, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Peeling paint in front prep area ceiling edge, shall be repair/sealed, peeling paint on wall by prep/rear kitchen area shall be repair/sealed. Ceiling tiles not clean need detailed cleaning above front counter.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged, broken light shields in front prep areas shall be replaced, light shields not clean need detailed cleaning in prep areas, missing light shields in rear kitchen areas shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, bathroom, dining area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Feb 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 19, 2010
License
3 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. Must recaulk the splashguard of the 3 compt sink and the splasguard of the exposed hand sink, caulking worn out. Must install a splashguard between the 3 compartment sink and the exposed hand sink in the rear area.
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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. Plastic black baseboard loose, must repair/reglue.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Need to seal the gap on the walls by the water pipe under the front counter close to the exposed sink. Must repair the minor opening on the east side door.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shabani's Gts Fast Food — Gts Fast Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shabani's Gts Fast Food — Gts Fast Food on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shabani's Gts Fast Food — Gts Fast Food?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Shabani's Gts Fast Food — Gts Fast Food.
Has Shabani's Gts Fast Food — Gts Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shabani's Gts Fast Food — Gts Fast Food have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shabani's Gts Fast Food — Gts Fast Food 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 Shabani's Gts Fast Food — Gts Fast Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shabani's Gts Fast Food — Gts Fast Food is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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