Shawarma Inn

August 2, 2019 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings17
  • critical findings5

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY SUPPLIED HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD WATER IN CONVENIENT DISTANCE FOR EVERY EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 10Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    code 3Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    code 5Priority
  • handwashing sink issuescritical
    Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE ARE NOT WASHING HANDS DURING FOOD PREPARATION TO REMOVE SOIL AND CONTAMINATION AND TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION WHEN CHANGING TASKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-10 CITATION ISSUED
    code 8Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    code 16
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FOOD PREP COOLER, (HUMUS 49.3 F, BABAGHANNOUJ 49.1 F, SLICED TOMATOES 47.5 F). INSTRUCTED THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHOULD BE HELD AT 41 F OR BELOW. APPROX. 10 LBS AND $100 IN VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    code 22
  • food not cooled down right
    Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
    Inspector note: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    code 23
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR PREP UNIT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 49F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    code 33
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
    code 36
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER , SLIDE DOOR COOLER , FOOD PREP COOLER. • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
    code 47
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM
    code 53
  • Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
    code 54
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AND FOOD COOKING AREA. • MUST REPAIR AND OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AREA
    code 55
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 19, 2018: 17 findings appeared for the first time. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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