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Halal Food Studio
February 26, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings14
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINKS BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED ON TOP AND INSIDE THE SINKS. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • NO SOAP AT THE REAR PREP AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION. • NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR PREP AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION THE DISHWASHER EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND EQUIPMENT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING. SINK WAS NOT SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. NO COMPARTMENT WAS FILLED. REVIEWED THE PROPER METHOD TO SET THE SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS @ 52.8F, AMERICAN CHEESE AT 52.3F, VARIOUS SAUCES AT 51.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 53.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & StoredInspector note: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & UsedInspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: NOTED A CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE. • TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE 3 DOOR COOLER AND THE REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
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Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test StripsInspector note: NOTED SEVERAL LARGE POTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WITH FOODS COOKING INSIDE UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE OVERSIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN METHOD TO DEMONSTRATE THE SANITIZING AND WASHING OF THE LARGE POTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST/RESEAL/RE-PAINT. • INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. • NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT IN WALLS AROUND PIPING AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST REMOVE/SMOOTH DOWN TO BE CLEANABLE.----WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----- NOTED LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF TE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE:COAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOT IN FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on November 4, 2024: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.
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