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CRAVE KABOB, INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CRAVE KABOB, INC (AKA: CRAVE KABOB) 1521-1523 W MADISON ST, Chicago 60607 Restaurant
February 5, 2020 Canvass License #2578643
9
Total Violations
1
Critical
5
Major
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE MUST HAVE A CHEMICAL READING OF 100PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS IN COOLER WITHOUT THE PROPER ALLERGEN LABEL TO IDENTIFY THE POSSIBLE ALLERGEN INGREDIENTS IN THE PRODUCT; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS WITHOUT THE PROPER FOOD LABEL TO INDICATE NAME OF ITEM, INGREDIENTS AND USE BY DATE; MUST LABEL ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS PROPERLY.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYER THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.
Violation #58
MAJOR
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIO #60
Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.
Food allergen training required for certified managers.
Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.
Violation #58
MAJOR
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIO #60
Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.
Food allergen training required for certified managers.
Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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