GHAREEB NAWAZ RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUOS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WARMING UNIT. WARMING UNIT WAS NOT BEING USED CORRECTLY AND WAS NOT MAINTAINING FOOD AT 140F. THE FOLLOWING FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED: 30 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 101.0F VALUED AT $50, 10LBS OF FISH AT 120.3F VALUED AT $25 AND 10LBS OF CHICKEN NUGGETS AT 119.3 VALUED AT $20. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 5/16/16 INSPECTION #1931225 VIOLATION # 32 SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #45 NOT ALL STAFF WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MAKE SURE ALL STAFF OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. VIOLATIONS WERE DUE TO BE CORRECTED BY 8/16/16. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM NEAR HAND DRYING DEVICE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.