Tanoor Kabob

1800 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60616
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Tanoor Kabob has been inspected seven times since 2011. On Feb 14, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Tanoor Kabob's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 14, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Feb 14, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST, PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH LOOSE WOODEN COVING TO WALL BY THE TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Dec 4, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 10, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-12-12 REPORT # 1096356. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 12, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.(VACUUM BREAKER)
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Apr 18, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2011
License
11 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: FOUND 1 INCH GAP UNDER SIDE DOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO IMMERSE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AND OR PROVIDE UTENSILS, POTS, PANS THAT ARE ABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ALL UTENSILS USED FOR OPERATIONS IE. POTS, PANS, SERVING UTENSILS. PROVIDE BARRIER/SEPARATION BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTALL RACKS FOR DRY STORAGE ITEMS AND UTENSIL STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/GRILL, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, VENTS COVERS, INSIDE CABINET UNDER WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON FIRST FLOOR AND AROUND FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT. CAP UNUSED FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT. CLEAN STAIRCASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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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. CLEAN CEILING IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE COBWEBS. SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL BY SIDE EXIT DOOR AND NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK. SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING ABOVE STORAGE RACKS AS NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR WALL BASE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ADJUST LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ITEMS FROM BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tanoor Kabob last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tanoor Kabob on file is from Feb 14, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tanoor Kabob?

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

Has Tanoor Kabob's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tanoor Kabob have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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