Ninveh Cafe

August 17, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings19
critical findings5

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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: 2-101.11(A)NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT ESTABLISHMENT. BUSINESS FOUND WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.11 NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030(C). • 6-301.12(A-D) NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS: BOTH BAR AND KITCHEN HAND SINKS. ALL WASHROOM HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION. • 5-205.11(A)KITCHEN HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. SINK FOUND WITH DIRTY DISH INSIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION. • 5-203.11 NO HAND SINK IN WASHROOM WITH TOILET/SHOWER STALL/UTILITY SINK. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK AND SUPPLY WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 2-102.12. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEANING OF A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT AND NO REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A)OBSERVED CHICKEN AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 120.2F INSIDE THE OVEN NOT ON AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD DISCARDED 2 LBS @ $5.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION . CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A)OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. COOKED RICE AT 48.2F, RAW PORK AT 47.7F, COOKED LENTILS AT 50.9F. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED RICE IN RICE COOKER NOT TURNED ON AT 74F AND SOUP ON PREP TABLE AT 68.4F. ALL DISCARDED 15 LBS @30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3-501.17(A-B)(E-G)ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED INCLUDING EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION. ONLY ONE OPERATING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON PREMISES FOUND AT 52F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE AT 48.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111(E)(2)(2) NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE OR ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C).CITATION ISSUED. • 6-202.15(C) OBSERVED REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR AND TORN MESH SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR AND REPLACE TORN SCREEN.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: 4-903.11(B)(2) CLEAN POTS/PANS NOT STORED INVERTED OR COVERED. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
code 44
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-302.14 NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(B) ACCUMULATED GREASE IN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15 BROKEN RESIDENTIAL TYPE SPRAYER FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH A PROPER FAUCET AND A BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. • 5-205.15 LEAK UNDER THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11 HOLE IN THE WALL OF WASHROOM AND SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR HOLE TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. • 6-501.114(A) CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS (BIKES, SPORTING EQUIPMENT, PANTIES, CLOTHING, ETC.) IN COFFEE BAR AND REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-304.11 NO WORKING EXHAUST FANS IN 2 SOUTHEAST SIDE WASHROOMS. MUST HAVE WORKING VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. • 6-202.11 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
code 58
Compliance With Clean Indoor Air Ordinance

Inspector note: 7-32-020(C) SIGHTED USED (CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES) AND UNUSED ASHTRAYS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. 1ST OFFENSE OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2018. CITATION ISSUED. MUST REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS FROM AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. • 7-32-020(B) NO 'NO SMOKING' SIGN POSTED AT ENTRANCE OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST POST SIGN. 1ST OFFENSE OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2018. CITATION ISSUED.
code 62

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