GHAREEB NAWAZ RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DEAD COCKROACHES BEHIND RECLINER CHAIR IN OFFICE AND 1 DEAD ROACH BEHIND OFFICE DOOR. MUST REMOVE IMMEDIATELY.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING BY FILE CABINET IN OFFICE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN BETWEEN UNUSED TABLES AND CHAIRS IN DINIG AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND 7-UP COOLER. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 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: 4-602.13 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 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: 6-501.11 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 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.