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Ali Nihari

February 3, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ABOVE 200 PPM IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTLIZE CHLORINE SANITIZER WITH A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-200 PPM. SANITIZER DRAINED FRESH SANITIZER PLACED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 28
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOLER IN FRONT FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN COOKING POTS OF EQUIPMENT ON STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ANY AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ANY AFFECTED POTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO FIT IN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE PROCEEDURES FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN
code 49
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLES WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH NO RECORD OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 19, 2022: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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