Top Middle Eastern Restaurant

May 3, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings14
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: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP/WASHROOMS)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON AVAILABLE SITE WHEN TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. 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: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 5Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, BEANS ETC)
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. • INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO REPINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. • FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINIAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND IN COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT, WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID. • MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN AND CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOMS.
code 55

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