KHAN BBQ RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS COOKED FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE STAND UP PREP AREA 2-DOOR COOLER: VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED VEGGIES: CHICK PEAS,BEANS, GREENS, RICE AND MEAT. TEMPERATURE FROM 50.0 F TO 51.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEES. 20 LBS, VALUE AT $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.0 F. FOUND COOKED RICE, COOKED VEGGIES, ETC. INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR SAID COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 8 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT FRONT SERVICE STATION BY POSTED LICENSES AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR STORAGE ROOM DESKTOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY AND MICE DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. FOUND DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER, REAR DISH AREA, AND 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

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: FOUND WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. FOUND DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER, REAR DISH AREA, AND 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

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.