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KHAN BBQ RESTAURANT 2401-2405 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Restaurant
June 10, 2024 Complaint License #1968904
13
Total Violations
4
Critical
2
Major
7
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

13
Violation #8
CORRECTED CRITICAL
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THROUGH THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE, PRIORITY VIOLATION :7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DISH ROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT SAID SINK, WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F.EMPLOYEE TURNED ON THE HOT WATER VALVE FROM UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY 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.
Violation #28
CRITICAL
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CANS OF USED "RAID" BRAND ANT & ROACH INSECTICIDE ON THE TOP SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN BY A SACK OF POTATOES, AND CLEAN UTENSILS. ONE CAN OF USED "RAID" ON THE SHELF AT THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER BY AN OPEN BAG OF DISPOSABLE DISHES, AT THE SAME AREA A BOTTLE OF USED WINDEX. A GLADE AIR FRESHENER STORED WITH DRY FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS.A CAN OF USED WD-40 STORED UNDER PREP TABLE WITH FOOD(RICE) AND CLEAN GLASSES. RAID CANS WERE LABELED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY MUST NOT BE USED FOR RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS. INSECTICIDE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT AIR TEMP OF 47.9F TO 50.2F. EVIDENCE OF COOLER IN USE, AND FRESH FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT THE UNT. GLASS DOOR IS EXTREMELY DIRTY AND GREASE WITH FOOD. SOME FOOD STORED INSIDE FILTY FOOD BAGS. TAGGED "UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION", "DO NOT USE" REPAIR ISSUE. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. .
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.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FEW EMPLOYEE DID NOT HAVE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ANYONE ENTERING IN THE KICHEN OR PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINANT,INCLUDED DISH ROOM
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP PREP TABLES .MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS ALL SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES.REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS.EXCESS GREASE ON ONE BURN UNITS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.ALSO ONE PIPE DOESN"T DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AT FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEMENT FLOOR BY THE MOP SINK WITH ROUGH SURFACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE SURFACE
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEMENT FLOOR BY THE MOP SINK WITH ROUGH SURFACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE SURFACE
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.

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