AMEER KABOB

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.4F TO 57.9F. WITH FOODS SUCH AS STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES AT 55.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS EACH HUMMUS AT 50.9F, EGGPLANT AT 50.5, 4LBS STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES AT 55.8F, 5LBS CHOPPED SALAD AT 51.2F. 1LB COOKED CHICKEN IN PAN ON TOP OF UN-LIT GAS STOVE TOP AT 127.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES OR PERSON PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND HELD IMPROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6-9-14 NOT CORRECTED #34- FOUND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK SPICE AND FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS DIRTY. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. DIRTY NOZZLE AND HANDLES OF REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, INTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AND STORAGE CLOSETS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OPEN CREVICE WITH MISSING WALL CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALLS AND WASH BASINS IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM AND IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND TAKE OUT TABLE NEAR FRONT COUNTER WITH PEELING SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 3 COCKROACHES BEHIND REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AND APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN FURNACE/WATER HEATER CLOSET. RECOMMEND FACILITY TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT START OF INSPECTION (11:10AM). JAIBI ADIL ARRIVED AT 12:00PM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES PHF IS BEING PREPARED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND TAKE OUT TABLE NEAR FRONT COUNTER WITH PEELING SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON ALL WALLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, FRYER, AND GRILL). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ROUTINELY, TOP TO BOTTOM, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PLACE A DIRTY DISH IN SINK, RINSE HANDS WITH WATER AND NO SOAP, THEN PROCEED TO SLICE PITA BREAD FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. ALSO OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE TAKE RAW CHICKEN OUT OF REFRIGERATOR TO COOK AND THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE OTHER COOKING UTENSILS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST. INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES HOW TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND WHEN TO DO SO. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A). CITATION ISSUED.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT REAR PREP SINK NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED STAFF TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIME AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS LIKE CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC. ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND TAKE OUT TABLE NEAR FRONT COUNTER WITH PEELING SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON ALL WALLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, FRYER, AND GRILL). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ROUTINELY, TOP TO BOTTOM, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE,CHICHEN KABOB,AND SALMON CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DEEP FRYER HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AND MUST DEFROST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS OF FOOD DEBRIS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA HAS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL ALSO REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WALL NEAR DEEP FRYER

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND CHEST COOLER

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR OF PREMISES

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE AN OPEN WALL IN A UNUSED TOILET ROOM AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATELY 8 DRAIN FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE TOILET ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED POISON RODENT PELLETS ON FLOOR OF THE BOILER CLOSET-MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITARY MANNER IN AN ENCLOSED BAIT STATION.ALSO REAR DOOR TO PREMISES NEEDS RODENT PROOFING LIGHT COMING THROUGH. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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. THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.