AFGHAN BAMYAN KABOB Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED BABA GANOUSH, CUT VEGETABLES, AND COOKED BEANS STORED IN FRONT COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE AT 50.1F TO 51.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 5 LBS $40 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER PRESENT IN SINGLE DOOR COOLER ON SIDE PREP AREA NEXT TO GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A THERMOMETER IS PRESENT TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS, PLATES, SPOONS, AND FORKS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED ON THE MAIN PREP LINE AND ON THE SIDE PREPARATION LINE NEAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT OR PROTECT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPES TO BE IN DISREPAIR AND LEAKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 2 OF 3 OF THE DRAIN PIPES TO BE LEAKING AND ONE TEMPORARILY FIXED WITH A CAULK CANNISTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINK PIPES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE OF LEAKS.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FANS IN BOTH BATHROOMS ON SITE TO NOT HAVE FUNCTIONAL FANS OR ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN NON WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH BATHROOMS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FANS IN BOTH BATHROOMS ON SITE TO NOT HAVE FUNCTIONAL FANS OR ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN NON WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH BATHROOMS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.