GHAREEB NAWAZ EXPRESS

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. FOUND COOKED AND COOLED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TH WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, TWO DOOR COOLER, AND SLICES OF PIE IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT IN USE AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. SAUCES AND ONIONS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO COOLER CAN REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED, PLEASE READ COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A DAMAGED SCOOP BEING USED TO COOK/ TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS ON/OFF FLAT-TOP GRILL. THE TIP OF THE METAL SCOOP WAS CRACKED AND NOT SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE UTENSIL, SO FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT CONTAMINATED.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE FLOOR LEANING AGAINST THE WALL ON THE SIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS AND PROPERLY STORE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT (CHLORINE) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR WITH FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GRAB-AND-GO DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GRAB-AND-GO DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2594668 DATED 5/15/24; 54 5-501.15: **PF** Outside Receptacles 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY DUE TO A DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE PREP COOLER; OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN A POT NEXT TO THE STOVE AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 58F, OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 49F AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF RAW FISH AT 47F LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 54F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. OBSERVED THE FACILITY HOT HOLDING COOKED RICE IN POTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT USING ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING UNITS TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING UNITS TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GRAB-AND-GO DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY DUE TO A DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING, PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARIN HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BOWL USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LADLE OR LONG HANDLE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED POTS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS, REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING PLASTIC WRAPPED FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROERLY HANG MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING, PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARIN HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BOWL USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LADLE OR LONG HANDLE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED POTS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS, REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING PLASTIC WRAPPED FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSTER SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROERLY HANG MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT BREEDING SOURCE FOR PESTS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FILTER NEED CLEANING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO PROPERLY SANITIZE THE EXTRA LARGE COOKING POTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN