KHAN BBQ RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: COCA COLA REFRIGERATOR MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 51,2F TO 53F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:MILK CREAM YOGURT ETC. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OD 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:YOGURT,MILK CREAM AND CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 54.6F,PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE COCA COLA UNIT.FOUND COOKED AND RAW PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE WITH CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48F TO 49.2F; COOKED CHICK PEAS AT TEMP OF 46,4F TO 50F; COOKED BEEF MIXED WITH YOGURT AT TEMP OF 45.9F TO 46.8F;COOKED CURRY CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.1F,COOKED OKRA AT TEMP OF 45.6F.RAW CHICKEN IN SKEWS AT TEMP OF 52.6F TO 554F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND250,VALUE$ 1.000. ALL PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE DIFFERENT COOLERS HAD A LABEL OF" 6-29". COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.WALK-IN COOLER PRESENTLY MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 41.5F 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: TWENTY OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,BOTTOM PART AND FIFTEEN OR DROPPINGS INSIDE ONE BURNER UNIT IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CURTAINS THAT SEPARATES EAST AND WEST DINING AREA ARE SOILED AND STAINED,INSTRUCTED TO WASH AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXTREMELY SOILED CARPET ON BASEMENT STAIRCASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXTREMELY SOILED CARPET ON BASEMENT STAIRCASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.