GHAREEB NAWAZ RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED A LARGE POT OF COOKED RICE AT 104.1F SITTING ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY 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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AREA. OBSERVED FISH AT 47.8F AND CHICKEN AT 61.5F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE INSECTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND OFFICE NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE OFFICE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND OFFICE NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

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 & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL PANS BEING SCRAPED IN THE SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE USE ALUMINUM FOIL PANS. ALSO OBSERVED RUST ON THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE PEPSI COOLER AT THE BACK WALL OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SHELVES OR SCRAPE AND REPAINT.

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: CLEAN ALL COOKING SURFACES AND TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVENS, PREP TABLES, 1 BURNER STOVES, DEEP FRYER, PREP COOLERS INSIDE AND OUT, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM OF THE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT THE FRONT COUNTER, INTERIOR OF ALL MICROWAVES, THE FLOOR MIXER AND DOUGH SHEETER.

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: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP/SCRAPE SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED FOOD WASTE AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTERS. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD WASTE AND GREASE AND GARBAGE ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GREASE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE TROUGH FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS ACCUMULATING. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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: REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEXT TO THE BACK EXIR DOOR WHERE WATER AND GREASE ARE ACCUMULATING. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR THE WALL AND BASEBOARD TILES BEHIND THE INTERIOR DOOR TO THE BACK HALLWAY WHERE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LOCATED. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE STANDING WATER IS ACCUMULATING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2484629 ON 2/8/21 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2484629 ON 2/8/21 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.