GHAREEB NAWAZ RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN BIRYAMI INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 116 F AND LAMB BIRYAMI INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 110 F, AND STORED ON REAR PREP TABLE.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135 F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF BEEF KEEMA APPX. 5 LBS WITH TEMPERATURE 49F AND HUNTER BEEF APPX. 15 LBS AT 47.5F STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION #21 NO CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DAHIKI KADI (YOGURT CURRY, GYROS,LAMB CURRY)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN WALK IN COOLERS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT GASKET ON HOT HOLD UNIT IS SEVERALLY DAMAGED AND DUCK TAPE USED FOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH FOOD PROVED GASKETS AND MUST NOT USE DUCK TAPE AS REPAIR TOOL

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR HEAT LIGHTS IN FRONT FOOD HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST NOT USE DUCK TAPE AS WAY TO REPAIR NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SINGLE GLASS DOOR COOLER USED FOR VEGETABLES STORAGE IN REAR AREA BY WALK IN COOLER

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN DIRTY, RUSTY SHELVES IN REAR COOKING AREA BY SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK ON HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR BY SECOND FOOD PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER AND FOOD COOKING AREAS

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER AND FOOD COOKING AREAS

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.