Al Khaymeih Restaurant

November 17, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. BASEMENT FLOODED WITH BLACK SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL 3 TO 5 INCH OF WATER, NOT ABLE TO WALK INTO BASEMENT DUE TO WATER BACKUP.IN THE BASEMENT IS THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AND SYRUP, ICE MACHINE UNIT. CAN NOT INSPECT IT DUE TO WATER OVERFLOW OF SEWAGE DARK,AND VERY FOUL ODOR ON THE FLOOR OF BASEMENT.VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FRONT PREP COOLER TOP AND BOTTON 2 DOOR UNIT OVER HEAD IMPROPER TEMP OF AIR 50.0-51.9F VIOLATION 7-38-005(a)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD HUMMUS, SLICE TOMATO'S,ONIONS,GARLIC SAUCE, CUCUMBER SLICE,SLICE TURNIPS, RADISHES, SLICE LEMON BABA GHENOUJ EGGPLANT SLICE IMPROPER TEMP INTERNAL 49.0F-52.0F OWNER DISGARDED FOOD. TOTAL COST $300.00 50 LBS.VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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. BACK REAR OVERHEAD DOOR HAS OPEN GAP 1 1/2 INCH GAP, NEEDS TO BE RODENT PROOFED.FOUND MICE DROPPING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, THIS IS DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN UNIT ARE LOCATED. PREMISE NEEDS A LOG BOOK WITH ALL THE INFORMATION OF CHEMICAL, AND A MAP OF LOCATION OF RODENT BOXES, PREMISES ONLY AS ONE INVOICE.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. LAST INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 2-23-10 REPORT #72253 NO COMPLANCES. VIOLATION #35 GAP UNDER FRONT DOOR NOT RODERNT PROOF OR FIXED,INTERIOR DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED NO COMPLANCE. #38LLEAK UNDR REAR HAND SINK,LT COMPARTMENT AND FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM REAR OF ICE MACHIN IN BSMT. BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVIS AT MOP SINK.NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-23-10 VIOLATION IS PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUE
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD CONTAINER AND INSIDE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLER NEED LALBES
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL CLEAN UTENSILS NEEDS TO BE OFF THE FLOOR.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SPLASH GAURD IS NEED BY EXPOSED HAND IN KITCHEN AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,CUTTING BOARD BADLY PITTED.LIDS NEEDED FOR GARABAE CANS NOT IN USED, RUSY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, REAR STORAGE AREA, IN ALL FRONT COOLERS,DRY STORAGE AREA THIS IS WHERE FOOD IS KEEPED. GASKET IN MISSING AT 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT, 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA,
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FORNT AND BACK KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING FRYER GRILL FILTER,CANOPY HOOD,IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, THUR OUT ALL EQUIPMENT
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THUR OUT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND THE GRILL AND BASEBOARDS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE AREA, BY WALK IN AREA, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPING, THRU OUT THE PREMISES
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. GAP BETWEEN THE REAR WALL LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GOING TO THE OUTSIDE WHICH THE HOLE HAS OPEN AIR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD ARE MISSING UNDER THE CANOPY HOOD,MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS SHIELD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BATHROOMS NEED MORE LIGHTING.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: 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. MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS THUR OUT THE RESTAURANT
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. OLD EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 23, 2010: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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