TARBOUSH MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

1608 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Restaurant

10 inspections

1. Canvass13 sept. 2022

   0 infraction

2. Canvass7 juill. 2022

   11 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE MEDIRERRANEAN DISHES BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, MOUNIR ZEKKARI, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 40MINS THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER (SALT OR SUGAR) STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE ONE DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
   • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
     • OBSERVED A NO WATER COMING OUT OF THE FACUET OF THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH/FOOD PREP AREA. WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. WATER PRESSURE IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. (COS)
   • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
     • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: HANDSINKS (68.1) & (68.0), WASHBOWL SINKS (68.4) & (68.1), 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (70.1). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA.OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED A FLICKERING LIGHT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
3. Canvass20 mai 2020

   3 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE MAIN COOK LINE: RAW CHICKEN AT 52.9F, RAW CHICKEN AT 50.0F, AND FALAFFEL DOUGH AT 51.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $250. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE MAIN PREP LINE CONTAINING TCS FOODS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED A LARGE CRACK IN THE PROTECTIVE COVERING OF LIGHT BULBS OVER THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
4. Canvass10 oct. 2019

   16 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS COOKED CHICKEN ON A CONTAINER SITTING ON PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 80.7F TO 101.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 5LBS VALUE OF $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.COS
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEE WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPPING AREAS.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE-USE UTENSIL WEAR STORED ON THE FRONT COUNTER WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT THE SINGLE-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE GASKET OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR TO BE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED, AND THE SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR TO BE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES IN BOTH AREAS LISTED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER #2 TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CHEST FREEZER #2 TO BE SMOOTH, CLEAN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH CLOSETS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN BOTH CLOSETS IN THE REAR.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED THE VENT IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM TO HAVE DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
5. Canvass30 avr. 2018

   3 infractions

   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR DEEP FREEER VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. NOTED FLOORS IN THE HALLWAY IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN TILES). FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6. Plainte9 juin 2017

   5 infractions

   • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
     • FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO OPEN FOOD ITEMS I.E. RED & GREEN PEPPERS, TOMATOES, PREPARED HUMMUS, ETC. FROM THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS AND RELOCATED FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE IN CLOSE PROXEMITY TO THE CONDENSER TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT STORE ANY FOOD ITEMS UNDER THE CONDENSER UNTIL THE UNIT IS REPAIRED AND NO LONGER LEAKING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM LEAKING INSIDE OF THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
   • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
7. Canvass Re-Inspection3 août 2016

   1 infraction

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO HANDLES BROKEN REPLACE AT SAME UNIT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEAN AND NON-ABSORBET MATERIAL
8. Canvass22 juill. 2016

   4 infractions

   • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
     • OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESS GREASE ON TOP THE CONTAINER AND ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO HANDLES BROKEN REPLACE AT SAME UNIT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEAN AND NON-ABSORBET MATERIAL
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GRIMES AREOND THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE .
9. Canvass16 avr. 2015

   2 infractions

   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
     • NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE.
10. License3 sept. 2014

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING TILE ALONG BASEBOARD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.