Ameer Kabob

January 22, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA THAT IS CONVENIENT TO USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT WATER HAS TO BE AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE TURNED ON HOT WATER VALVE FROM UNDERNEATH HAND SINK. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE CONTAINERS OF YOGURT IN 2-DOOR COOLER MADE ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF YOGURT. HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE NOT ON SITE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED YOGURT AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE PROCESS IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.* A VARIANCE REQUIRES CDPH REVIEW AND APPROVAL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE,SPECIALIZED PROCESS YOGURT IS BEING MADE ON PREMISES WITH OUT A HACCP AND VARIANCE ON SITE ISSUED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
code 32
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED 5 ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 2-DOOR TALL COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE UTILITY SINK MUST BE STORED INVERTED. • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • MUST SEAL ALL GAPS CRACKS CREVICES IN WALLS AND MUST MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRCTED FROM 05/06/2020 REPORT#2370212 #55 OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES, AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ON THE FLOOR SUCH AS PAINT SUPPLIES, PERSONAL ITEMS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/6/2020 NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED. - COS
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 6, 2020: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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