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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 66.9F/48.2F, BEEF 44.1F,95.7F, YOGURT 67.9F, BEEF 60.3F, BEEF PATTIES 104.3F, POTATO PIE 111.6F (HOT HOLDING). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. 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.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING AND RINSING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS NOT SET UP WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE WASHING AND RINSING DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WITH WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE WHEN EVER DISHES ARE WASHED. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:-NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOMS AND THE OUTSIDE HAND WASH SINKS, NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN ONE OF TWO HAND WASH SINKS AT THE WOMENS BATHROOM (TEMPERATURE OF WATER 66.6F) AT TIME OF INSPECTION, ONE OF TWO HAND WASH SINKS IN MENS BATHROOM AND ONE OF TWO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS OUTSIDE THE BATHROOMS IN POOR REPAIRS (SINKS WRAPPED UP IN GARBAGE BAGS AND WATER TURNED OFF). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ON ALL HAND WASH SINKS. NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR KITCHEN BY THE STOVE INACCESSIBLE WITH MILK CRATES IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER LOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. ALSO NOTED GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON LID AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES CLEAN AND CONTAIN THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT...MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.