Karahi Corner And More

May 25, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings16
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR COMBINED VIOLATION.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE THAT IS NOT SET UP WITH WATER, DETERGENT OR SANITIZER. MUST HAVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WORKING AND OPERATING WITH A SANITIZER LEVEL READING A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
code 16
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: WALK IN COOLER LOCATED BY DISH MACHINE, 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT WERE TURNED OFF DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES IF NOT IN USE OR TURN ON EQUIPMENT TO PROPER TEMPERATURE. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FOR COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 115 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN REAR, 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND LARGE MIXER IN PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AND DETAIL CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK THAT INCLUDES A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO PROVIDES INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR, UPDATED SERVICE REPORTS AND IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C).
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT MAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE SANITIZER SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE LEAK AT FAUCET MOP SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE WITH LID IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. • OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S BATHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING ON TOP OF OUTSIDE COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT. GARBAGE MUST BE STORED INSIDE RECEPTACLE SO IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B).
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT BEING USED TO SEAL AREAS OF WALL IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE FOAM AND PROPERLY CAULK AND SEAL. • OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP. • OBSERVED 4 OUT OF 5 LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING AT VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR. MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
code 58

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