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AWAMI BAZAAR & ZABIHA MEAT

2340 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Grocery Store

15 inspections

  1. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR NEAR THE BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR AND HOLE IN CEILING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THORUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP WALL VENTS IN THE BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.
  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES BY HAND SINK AND UNDER PREPARATION TABLE AT MEAT CUTTING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE ROACHES.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:HAND SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PREPARATION TABLES. MUST CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND HOLES IN WALLS BY HAND SINK AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12-20-22 INSPECTION # 2568793. VIOLATION 51: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR MAINTENANCE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR MAINTENANCE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR MAINTENANCE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DRITY FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 08/13/2019 INSPECTION, REPORT #2304592 NOT CORRECTED: #47-WOODEN TABLE WITH MEAT CUTTER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #48-NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #48 - NO DRAIN BOARD FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. #49- MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL THE THREE WALK IN COOLERS DOOR AND RE PAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
  6. Canvass

    14 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 60.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WALK IN COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR LOWER ALL THE TIMES. TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. 8/15/19, TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER IS NOW AT 40.0F. TAG WAS REMOVED AND READY TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • DISPLAY SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE STORE NOT CLEAN. WITH DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • WOODEN TABLE WITH MEAT CUTTER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 8/15/19-MANAGER SHOWED THE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANTIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO DRAIN BOARD FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL THE THREE WALK IN COOLERS DOOR AND RE PAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO MOP SINK/UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE STORE,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, UNDERNEATH THE PALLETS,INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING RAW MEAT,CHICKEN, BEEF AND GOAT MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS (BOTTOM) OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND MILK REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN... MUST ALSO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN... MUST ALSO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN FREEZER.
  8. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS:- 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 76.3F, HAND WASH SINK 76.5F AND BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK 76.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS OF SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CUTTING AND SLICING BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1506730 DATED 10/06/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced., exposed raw wood by front counter, shall be repaired/sealed. Prep table lower shelving, had rust, shall be repaired/replaced. #33) Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), display counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Display cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). #34) Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). #35) Walls that has holes, gaps, missing cove molding by prep area, and rear storage area, shall be repaired/sealed, damaged/missing ceiling tiles by walk in cooler, and rear storage areas, shall be replaced/repaired.#41) Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS (BOTTOM) OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND MILK REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE...NOTED MILK CRATES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN... MUST ALSO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.
  9. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • Must have personnel with food sanitation certificate for city of Chicago for next routine inspection, per city of Chicago code, rules.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced., exposed raw wood by front counter, shall be repaired/sealed. Prep table lower shelving, had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), display counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Display cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls that has holes, gaps, missing cove molding by prep area, and rear storage area, shall be repaired/sealed, damaged/missing ceiling tiles by walk in cooler, and rear storage areas, shall be replaced/repaired.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
  10. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND GROUND MEAT IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE THE MEAT SLIDING DOOR DISPLAY COOLER. FOUND SAME INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE FOLLOWING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE: FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN POOR REPAIR: THE BOTTOM PORTION OF REAR EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER DOOR(WARPED ,UNEVEN AND RUSTY AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND CORNER); ALSO THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE BOTTOM IS EXCESSIVELY RUSTED OUT; ALL ABOVE ITEMS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIRS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SHELVING UNDER THE LIGHT FIXTURE AT THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE. ALSO MUST REPAINT/REPAIR ANY RUSTED SHELVING AT SAME LOCATION.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE RESTROOM, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER FRONT RICE DISPLAY CASE AREA AND AT ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DEBRI AND DEAD INSPECTS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR AT HALL PASSAGE WAY LEADIN TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE RESTROOM AND IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA BETWEEN THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTS LOCATED IN THE REAR PASSAGE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES. ALSO ALL DRY GOODS AND OTHER ITEMS MUST ALWAYS BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED MEAT CUTTING STAFF WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES UNTIL USED. OBSERVED WHITE WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON TOP OF THE MEAT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.
  11. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • FOUND FROZEN FOOD FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE. FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE FREEZER IN SELLING AREA. EACH ZIPLOC BAG HAD PIECES HOME MADE "CHICKEN SAMOSA",TOTAL BAGS OF 23; 6 PIECES EACH ZIPLOC BAG OF HOME MADE" BEEF SHAMI KABOB", TOTAL BAGS OF 14; 10 PIECES EACH OF "CHICKEN EGG ROLL",TOTAL BAG OF 1. ALSO FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF 1POUND EACH OF "BARKAY SWEETS" ON THE LABEL OF THIS TWO ITEMS CLEARLY STATES home made. MR.AKATAR ALIMEGANI STATED THAT FOOD IS MADE AT HOME OF CUSTOMERS. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED, ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALWAYS BUY FOOD FROM A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND KEEP INVOICES/RECEIPTS ON PREMISES.POUNDS 40, VALUE 311. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE CARDBOARDS THAT ARE USED FOR SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
  12. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISPLAY ON THE FRONT COUNTER NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE . PASTRIES AND EMPANADA MADE WITH MILK AND EGGS, AND MEAT INSIDE AT 59F-60F TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER NOT IN ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $64.00,TOTAL 12 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LABEL, NAME OF THE COMPANY,ADDRESS,TEL #,INGREDIENTS AND NAME OF THE PRODUCT FOR All CHAPATI AND DRY DATES PACKAGED FOR SALE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER(INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR). MUST DEFROST THE TWO CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE DISPLAY SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE STORE WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER, FLOOR UNDER THE PALLETS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, AND UNDER ALL THE PALLETS AND SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE STORE.CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FOR THE GOAT, FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AREA,PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE SODA AND MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET. MUST REPLACE WITH REGULAR PALLET TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN THE FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. CRACKED AND MISSING WALL TILES ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALL TILES.DAMAGED WALLS BESIDE THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING THERMOMETR IN ALL CHEST FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, DISPLAY COOLER FOR THE RAW MEAT. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER BESIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA(CHAIRS, ELECTRIC FAN, SHELVINGS, CARBOARD, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND ORGANIZE THE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL EMPLOYEE CUTTING AND PREPARING RAW CHICKEN, BEEF, GOAT MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
  13. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.found/observed food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving need detailed cleaning.(crevices).
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shield in rear strage areas need cleaning(detailed).
  14. Consultation

    0 infractions

  15. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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.found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4inch gap on bottom of door, also found observed rodent droppings(20 )in front storage areas by shelving in front window area.citation issued H000055947 chapter 7-38-020 (serious violation)your court date is on 3/18/2010 at 400 w superior in room 112, at 9:00 am.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers must date and label all food items in coolers.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.non food contact surfaces of conter shelving that had peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving, counter shelving not clean need detailed cdleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment,storage shelving need detailed cleaning, floors that had broken tiles in walk in coolers , rear storage area, prep area shall be replaced/repair.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.damaged, missing, stained ceiling tiles in rear storage areas shall be replaced, walls need cleaning in prep area,storage areas. peeling paint from ceiling in prep area shal be repair.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.mi light shields in walk in cooler, storage areas shall be provided.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaus vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, prep area nedd cleaning.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.excess debris and clutter in rear storage areas shall be removed.