Shinwari Grill
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2023
78
Score
Going back to 2018, Shinwari Grill has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 20, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Shinwari Grill since Sep 20, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Shinwari Grill's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR SEATING AREA AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2022
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP/WASHROOMS).
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, CURRY ETC.)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF (2) REAR EXIT DOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT RUSTY SHELF.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHBULB AT KITCHEN HOOD (FAR RIGHT) IN REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 30, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BOX OF RAW CHICKEN SITTING OUT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LESS. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURED FOOD IMMEDIATELY. FOOD WEIGHING 15 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER LOCATED OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ATTRACTION AND PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AND IN STAFF BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE WITH CLEAN SHELVES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS COOKED GOAT AT 46.3F TO 47.1F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.5F TO 47.4F, COOKED CHICK PEAS AT 47.3F, COOKED BEEF AT 47.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER DURING STORAGE MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $400.00, TOTAL 200 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL SPICES AND DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN, INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN TE COOK LINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK AND STOP THE LEAK OF THE PIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVING WITH DRY FOOD, PLATES AND UTENSILS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SEAL ALL HOLES. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE TWO VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO 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 DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 4, 2018
License
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE INSIDE WOODEN CABINETS IN THE DINING ROOM ALONG WITH 20 MICE DROPPINGS. 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE AND ALONG BASEBOARD ON THE SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 97F. MUST REACH A MINIMUM OF 100F FOR HOT WATER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN BACK FLOW DEVICE PREVENTION WITH EXTREME LEAKING ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO 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 DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED OR ACCESSIBLE TO THE COOKS LINE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SPRAY CANS OF FLYING INSECT INSECTICIDE LABELED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. NO COPY OF LICENSED PEST CONTROL STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE. NO WRITTEN FLOOR PLAN OR LIST OF CHEMICAL USED. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ON THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND BADLY STAINED. MUST REPLACE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY, GREASE ENCRUSTED FOOD STRAINER, TONGS, PANS BEING STORED ON THE COOKS LINE SHELVING AND AT CLEAN DISH STORAGE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST STORE ALL UTENSILS AND COOKWARE CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY AND FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS ON PREMISES TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. MUST REMOVE POTS, PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE WARE WASHING PROCEDURE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, WHEELS ON THE DEEP FRYER, ELECTRICAL WALL SOCKET AND PIPING BEHIND DEEP FRYER ALL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.-----RAW WOODEN BLOCKS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED.----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT AROUND PIPING IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA FOUND WITH OLD TIRE AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.--- WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----CEILINGS IN THE DINING ROOM, HALLWAY TO WASHROOMS AND INSIDE THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM WITH WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE.----DAMAGED BASEBOARD WALL COVING BEHIND THE TANDOORI OVEN ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.----ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS STEAM TABLE AND COOLERS, MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shinwari Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shinwari Grill on file is from Sep 20, 2023. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shinwari Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Shinwari Grill.
Has Shinwari Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shinwari Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shinwari Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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