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Al-Diar Restaurant
July 22, 2025 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings6
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH 2 BLENDERS CONNECTED AND KNIVES WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: NOTED USED TO LINE FOIL PAPER USED FOR LINING OF SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 49, 55, 56, 58 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2611662 DATED 2/4/2025 NOT CORRECTED:- --49)--4-601.11(C): (C) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF UNIT AND INSIDE THE TRACKS OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 49)--4-602.13:OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY. 55)--6-501.114: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF MATERIALS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR BOILER/FURNACE ROOM, THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA CASH REGISTER AND THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BACK BY THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS. 55)--6-501.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE EDGE OF THE WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 56)--6-202.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on February 4, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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