GHAREEB NAWAZ RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT TWO HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.SOAP WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. A LARGE GRAY GARBAGE CONTAINER(WITH GARBAGE IN IT) WAS IN FRONT OF THE SAID SINK, BLOOKING THE SINK.EMPLOYEE REMOVED CONTAINER AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS HOT FOODS STORED AT FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 100.4F;BEEF SAMOSA AT 123.1F;117.5F,FRENCH FRIES AT TEMP OF 92.8F AND TWO LARGE POTS OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 92.3F,94.5F AND 101.8F.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR MENTIONED TCS FOODS. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED ABD DENATURED: POUNDS 50, VALUE 115.CITATION ISSUED 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES(APPROX 6) INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. LIVE ROACHES WERE AT HINGHES OF THE DOOR AND INSIDE RUBBER GASKETS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. 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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR COSTUMERS(FRONT/REAR PREP SERVING AREAS. MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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 NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE OVENS: GREASE AND COOKED FOOD

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: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT ONE LAGE COMPARTMENT SINK,AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND REPAIR MECHANICAL DRAIN RELEASE FROM UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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: FLOOR IN FRONT ON COOKING EQUIPMENT WAS REPAIRED HOW EVER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH SURFACE FLOOR CEMENT AT REAR PREP AREA AT SAID AREA.WATER LEAKING FROM ROOF TO REAR SECTION OF DINING ROOM.DINING ROOM IS CLOSED AND CONSTRUCTION REPAIR PERSON CALLED.PER MANAGER STATEMENT.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO RE-NEW CERTIFICATE,VALID ONLY FOR 3 YEARS.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO RE-NEW CERTIFICATE,VALID ONLY FOR 3 YEARS.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.