Sahara Kabob

October 3, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. 2 DOOR COOLER PREP NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE AIR TEM 45F TO 50. INST NEEDS TO HAVE UNIT SERVICE. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. CAN NOT REMOVE OR USE UNIT UNTIL HEALTH INSPECTOR REMOVE TAG. NEEDS TO FAX A LETTER AT 312 746-4240 ATTN; MS LOPEZ. CRITICAL VIOLATION H000074303-10 COURT DATE 11-17-11 TIME
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGEING 45F-50F OF HUMMUS 2 LBS, 2 1/2 LBS OF EGGPLANT, SLICE TOMAMTO 16 OZ,SLICE ONIONS 4 0Z, AMERCIAN CHEESE SLICE 8OZ TOTAL COST $50.00 MANGER DENATURAL FOOD.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)CITATION ISSUE H000074303-10 COURT DATE 11-17-11 RM.112,TIME 10 A.M.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK MOLD INSIDE WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE. PLASTICE COVER HAS BLACK MOLD INTEROR OF UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON UNIT. CAN NOT USE OR COVER TAG. NEEDS TO FAX A LETTER TO DEPT OF HEALTH AT 312 746 4240 ATTN MS LOPEZ.
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR 1 INCH OPEN GAP. NOTE FOUND RODENT DROPPING LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. 10-15 ESTIMATED ON TOP OF TABLES,FOOD HOLDING STORAGE. AND CORNER OF THE BASEMENT. CITATION ISSUE H000074302-18 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 COURT DATE 11-17-11 TIME 10 A. M. ROOM 112
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD SANITATION WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NOTE FOOD CERTIFICATED IS DISPLAY MR. KHAMIS,KHOSHABA HE IS NOT ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INST NEEDS TO HAVE MORE THAN ONE PERSON WITH THE FOOD SANITATION WHEN BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATION.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 (A) SERIOUS VIOLATION H000074302-18 COURT DATE 11-17-11 TIME 10 A.M.,ROOM 112
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL THE EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING STOVES OVENS MICROWAVE, PREP TABLE UNDER THE SHELFS, CAN NOT USE FOIL LINNER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN BASEMENT HAS STANDING WATER,NEED TO CLEAN. ALSO FLOOR IN THE THE KITCHEN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPEMENT.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS ARE MISSING IN THE BASEMENT AREA BY THE OFFICE TABLES IN STORAGE AREA.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.(MENS BATHROOM)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR,ALSO NO STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT. THE VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOMS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. OUTSIDE PREMISES ARE NOT BEING MAINTAINE OLD FOOD DEBRI,GARBAGE AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S HANDLING FOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INST EVERYONE WHO ARE IN PREP AREA COOKING ECT NEEDS TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPER NEEDS CONTAINER . FOUND ICE SCOOPER ON TOP ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE HAS DUST AND NOT CLEAN. ALSO BRICKS ARE NOT CLEAN AND NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 7, 2010: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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