GHAREEB NAWAZ RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR STORE ROOM WITH WALK IN COOLER CONTAINS RAW WOOD FOR WOODWORKING PROJECTS. REMOVE ALL WOOD AND MAINTAIN ROOM FOR FOOD SERVICE ONLY.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

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.