Food Safety Report: Ghareeb Nawaz, 2364 N Lincoln Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

2364 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, 60614 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 18, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing soap available at the hand washing sink in rear dishwasing area. Instructed to provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks for proper hand washing. Person in charge provided soap during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink in front prep area not accessible for use. Sink blocked by a large garbage can, soiled wiping cloths and knives being stored inside the sink. Instructed person in charge that hand washing sinks must be accessible at all times and are for hand washing purpose only. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage posted near hand washing sink in the unisex employee/customer washroom. Must provide and maintain.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed hot time temperature control for safety food at improper hot holding temperatures. Observed a big container of cooked rice with temperature of 114. 5f in front prep hot line area. Instructed to maintain all hot foods at 135. 0f or above at all times. Management immediately and voluntarily discarded approximately 10lbs of food value of $80. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed cold time and temperature control food safety food at improper cold holding temperatures. Observed bucket of seasoning yogurt raita stored at room temperatures next to walk-in cooler with temperature of 57. 7f. Nstructed to maintain all cold food temperatures at 41. 1f or below at all times. Manager immediately and voluntarily discarded food approximately 40 lbs value of $70. Priority violation 7-38-005. Consolidated with above violation.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no metal stem thermometer on premises to monitor food temperatures instructed to provide metal stem thermometer to monitor hot and cold temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk food storage container not properly labeled in rear food storage area. Must properly label food storage containers and maintain.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed employee serving and preparing food without wearing hair restraints. Instrcuted to wear hair restraints at all times foods is prepared and served.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables and 3-compartment sink. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoops stored inside ice machine located in front prep are. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage are not maintained. Outside garbage dumpster overflowing preventing lids from closing properly. This is harborage and food source for rodents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirt and debris on walls throughout dish washing area. Must clean and maintain walls clean at all times.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed soiled mops head at the utility sink. Must be stored inverted.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unused one door cooler in kitchen food preparation area. Must repair cooler or removed from premises. Observed unnecessary items in basement. Must remove clean and organize area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water damaged ceiling tiles above 3-compartment sink in rear dishwashing area. Must repair/replace and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observede heavy accumulation of dust build up on ceiling ventilation vent inside the unusex washroom. Must clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov