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KARACHI CHAT HOUSE

2301 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

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Out of Business
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0
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560403

Location recorded for this inspection · KARACHI CHAT HOUSE · 2301 W DEVON AVE

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Inspection ID
2559934

Location recorded for this inspection · KARACHI CHAT HOUSE · 2301 W DEVON AVE

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Inspection ID
2553967

Location recorded for this inspection · KARACHI CHAT HOUSE · 2301 W DEVON AVE

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Pass
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Complaint Re-Inspection
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0
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510522

Location recorded for this inspection · KARACHI CHAT HOUSE · 2301 W DEVON AVE

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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510098

Location recorded for this inspection · KARACHI CHAT HOUSE · 2301 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)-OBSERVED PACKAGED SWEETS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME ON PACKAGE, ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-OBSERVED NO LABEL ON SPICES CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. IN DINING ROOM: 3 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND PEPSI COLA COOLER, 2 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND ICE CREAM COOLER AND 5 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND CARD BOARD BOXES. 20 RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 8 COCKROACHES FOUND UNDER MILK CRATES THAT WERE STORED ON GREASE TRAP AND APPROXIMATELY 20 ANTS WERE FOUND CRAWLING IN CREVICE OF GREASE TRAP. APPROXIMATELY 6 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ALONG WALL NEXT TO COOKING FRYER. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND DETAIL CLEAN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR TO PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES TO TREAT ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13-OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2498121

Location recorded for this inspection · KARACHI CHAT HOUSE · 2301 W DEVON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 108.7F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH POTATOES AT 91.4F, SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH VEGETABLES AT 105.8F AND SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH BEEF AT 101.5F. PROPER HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 70 LBS AT A COST OF $130.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. MASHED LENTILS AT 72.3F AND COOKED RICE AT 53.1F. PROPER COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED SWEETS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME ON PACKAGE, ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON SPICES CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOLD INSIDE OF UNUSED ICE CREAM COOLER IN DINING ROOM. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369744

Location recorded for this inspection · KARACHI CHAT HOUSE · 2301 W DEVON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN GASKETS ON DOORS TO TO REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLERS

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST CLOSED OPEN SEWAGE DRAIN PIPE LOCATED IN WALL BEHIND FREEZERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER REAR FOOD PREP AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THAT MOPS HAVE BEEN STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BY MOP SINK.MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOWS THEM AIR DRY WITH OUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLASHED, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS AND SHELVES IN REAR AND SIDE STORAGE ROOMS AND BY FRONT COUNTER.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369703

Location recorded for this inspection · KARACHI CHAT HOUSE · 2301 W DEVON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintNo Entry
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Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369427

Location recorded for this inspection · KARACHI CHAT HOUSE · 2301 W DEVON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311543

Location recorded for this inspection · KARACHI CHAT HOUSE · 2301 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLASHED, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB (1 OUT OF 4 LIGHT BULBS) ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE,BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FILTERS AND HOOD, IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311330

Location recorded for this inspection · KARACHI CHAT HOUSE · 2301 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. SUCH AS COOKED MEAT GOAT AT 46.2F, 5 LBS; COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.0F,10 LBS; AND YOGURT AT 45.2F, 10 LBS; COOLER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 40.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT TOTAL 25 LBS, WORT $140.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17- ALL COOKED READY TO EAT TC'S FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER HAS NO LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TC'S FOODS WITH EXPIRATION DATE. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL THE TCS FOOD WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE WORTH $130.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 2-502.11- ESTABLISHMENT IS MAKING YOGURT ON SITE. BUT NO APPROVAL FROM CDPH FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT [email protected], MR. PATRICK O'CONNOR,FOR APPROVAL AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE MAKING YOGURT ON SITE, AND SERVE COMMERCIALLY PROCESSED YOGURT. DISCARDED THE SAID YOGURT WORTH $25.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: 8-103.11- YOGURT BEING MADE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE MAKING YOGURT. PLEASE CONTACT [email protected], MR C'CONNOR FOR APPROVAL AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS. DISCARDED YOGURT WORTH $25.00. REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-. UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15- UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11- UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14- UPDRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.12- ALL CLEAN UTENSIL,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STPRED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED, T0 PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AN DUST BUILD UP.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16- UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B)- UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13- UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11- UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.15-UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11-ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB (1 OUT OF 4 LIGHT BULBS) ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE,BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13- UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4)- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2185145 DATED 7/26/18.#37- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE AND IN DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR TO OUTDOORS BEING USED FOUND NOT TIGHT FITTING.#38- OPEN 2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON SIDES AND TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR, NO OPEN GAPS, HOLES TEARS ON ALL SIDES.#39-EXTREMELY DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. #41-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE.DIRTY CLOTH TOWELS USED AS MATTING UNDER FOOD CONTACT CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE.#47- ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING FOR FOODS. MUST PROVIDE CLEANABLE SHELVING WITH ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINES EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. #49- INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, ICE BUILD UP AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #51-NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.#55-ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.--- ALL UNUSED HOT HOLDING AND COOLER NOTED STORED IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.---- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS FRONT AND REAR.----MUST NOT USE POROUS BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN ALL AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED.- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, FRONT PREP, REAR KITCHEN, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, STORAGE SHELVING, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304822

Location recorded for this inspection · KARACHI CHAT HOUSE · 2301 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. SUCH AS COOKED MEAT GOAT AT 46.2F, 5 LBS; COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.0F,10 LBS; AND YOGURT AT 45.2F, 10 LBS; COOLER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 40.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT TOTAL 25 LBS, WORT $140.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL COOKED READY TO EAT TC'S FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER HAS NO LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TC'S FOODS WITH EXPIRATION DATE. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL THE TCS FOOD WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE WORTH $130.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT IS MAKING YOGURT ON SITE. BUT NO APPROVAL FROM CDPH FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT [email protected], MR. PATRICK O'CONNOR,FOR APPROVAL AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE MAKING YOGURT ON SITE, AND SERVE COMMERCIALLY PROCESSED YOGURT. DISCARDED THE SAID YOGURT WORTH $25.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: YOGURT BEING MADE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE MAKING YOGURT. PLEASE CONTACT [email protected], MR C'CONNOR FOR APPROVAL AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS. DISCARDED YOGURT WORTH $25.00. REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: UPDRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL CLEAN UTENSIL,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STPRED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED, T0 PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AN DUST BUILD UP.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB (1 OUT OF 4 LIGHT BULBS) ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE,BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2185145 DATED 7/26/18.#37- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE AND IN DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR TO OUTDOORS BEING USED FOUND NOT TIGHT FITTING.#38- OPEN 2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON SIDES AND TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR, NO OPEN GAPS, HOLES TEARS ON ALL SIDES.#39-EXTREMELY DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. #41-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE.DIRTY CLOTH TOWELS USED AS MATTING UNDER FOOD CONTACT CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE.#47- ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING FOR FOODS. MUST PROVIDE CLEANABLE SHELVING WITH ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINES EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. #49- INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, ICE BUILD UP AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #51-NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.#55-ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.--- ALL UNUSED HOT HOLDING AND COOLER NOTED STORED IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.---- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS FRONT AND REAR.----MUST NOT USE POROUS BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN ALL AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED.- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, FRONT PREP, REAR KITCHEN, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, STORAGE SHELVING, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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How results compare in ZIP 60659

206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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