GHAREEB NAWAZ RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 61.0F. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT 57.4 AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. BOTH FACILITIES CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 75LBS OF BEEF DISHES VALUED AT $400 IN WALK IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55.3F-67.5F, 180LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $450 AT TEMPERATURED RANGING 52.9F -72.6F, OBSERVED 50LBS OF COOKED VEGETABLES DISHES AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57.0F- 67.6F VALUED AT $100. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARRED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS WITH NO LABELS OR DATES. ALL PREPARRED FOOD OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEEDS A LABEL AND DATE/TIME IT WAS PREPRRED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AREA. OBSERVED DISH DRYING RACKS WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD RACKS IN REAR COOKING AREA WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING RACKS UNCLEAN: DISH DRYING RACKS NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD STORAGE RACKS NEAR WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN SHELVING RACKS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL SHELVING IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER ALL STOVES AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOPS STORED IN FOOD PRODUCT. ALL SCOOPS NEED TO STORED OUT OF FOOD PRODUCT WHEN NOT IN USE AND ALL SCOOPS NEED HANDLES. OBSERVED IRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOPS STORED IN FOOD PRODUCT. ALL SCOOPS NEED TO STORED OUT OF FOOD PRODUCT WHEN NOT IN USE AND ALL SCOOPS NEED HANDLES. OBSERVED IRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.