Food Safety Report: Kabobi - Persian and Mediterranean Grill, 4748 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

4748 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, 60625 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 9, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed cooked eggplants stored at an inadequate temperature of 46 f; observed meat sauce stored at an in adequate temperature of 52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all tcs cold foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 5 pounds of meat sauce and 3 pounds of cooked eggplant ($15). Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed coooler with an inadequate internal air temperature of 48 f. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers have an internal air temperature of 41 f and below. Unit tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed several roach carcasses throughout basement floor and in ceiling. Instructed manager to remove carcasses and sanitize area.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed aluminum foil covering cooking surfaces near prep area. Instructed manager to remove foil.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: observed no hot water throughout facility. Hot water measured at 77 f in several sinks including: 3 compartment sink, 4 hand washing sinks and 1 prep sink. Instructed manager to provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100 f for all hand washing sinks and 110 f for all other sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside dumpster receptacles missing lids. Instructed manager to provide lid; observed outside grease receptacle with heavy grease build up instructed manager to clean. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed ventilation units with an accumulation of dust. Instructed manager to remove dust.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2547187 dated january 31st 2022 instructed managers to: label all food containers, detail clean hood and filters, clean walls and ceiling in basement meat cooler, provide a food allergen certification for all certified managers, and to place hand washing signage on all hand washing sinks. Observed hand washing sinks with no signage in rear prep and in basement, observed hood and filters with an accumulation of dust and grease, observed walk in meat cooler in basement with mold like substance build up on walls and ceiling, observed unlabeled food containers, observed certified food manager with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations. Priorty foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov