Ameer Kabob

December 9, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF LIVE COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OVER 50 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, FLOOR, AND EQUIPMENT (ON POTS, IN AND AROUND THE CHEST FREEZER, AND ON CUTTING BOARD) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND IN THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 13Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN THE REACH-IN COOLER ABOVE PRODUCE (CILANTRO). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION. ALSO, OBSERVED A LIVE COCKROACH IN A STORAGE CONTAINER FILLED WITH RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE RICE INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE AT 164.5F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT, AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1199785 ON 4/14/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELF BELOW THE PREP TABLE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, DEEP FRYER, GYRO MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, MEAT GRINDER AND SLICER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, KNIFE RACK, LIGHT SHIELDS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND ATTACHED SHELVING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WITH DEAD INSECTS ESPECIALLY THE WINDOW SHELF AND PREP TABLE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT. REMOVE AND CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. CLEAN ALL THE CEILING AND WALL VENT COVERS. SCRAPE AND REPAINT AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT. REMOVE/CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS WRAPPED UP WITH A PLASTIC BAG.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE CLOSET FLOOR. 2 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PREP TABLE FROM IN FRONT OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 14, 2015: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding 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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