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Khaja Darbar Express Grill
January 15, 2025 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings16
- critical findings4
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION.
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT BOTH THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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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 REVIEW FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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food left unprotectedOfficial wording: Food Separated And ProtectedInspector note: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING IN THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN AND RICE. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES OR ANY DATES OF ANY KIND. COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, COOKED LENTILS, COOKED BEEF. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved Thawing Methods UsedInspector note: NOTED RAW CHICKEN IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerInspector note: ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & StoredInspector note: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & UsedInspector note: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test StripsInspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE POTS/PANS BEING USED TO PREPARE FOODS THAT ARE UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERSIZED POTS/PANS OR INSTALL A LARGE ENOUGH SINK TO ACCOMMODATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN OR INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.-----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. • NOTED DIRTY STOVE TOP AND STOVE BACKSLASH ON THE COOKS LINE.----NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED, DIRTY SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: FLOOR THRESHOLD AT THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT/ENTRANCE WITH EXCESSIVE PIGEON DROPPINGS.----WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. • NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 12-18-23 REPORT #2587133 NOT CORRECTED.#53- 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on December 18, 2023: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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