SABRI NIHARI RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: ALL REFRIGERATION/FREEZERS MUST BE OPERATING AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F AND 0F.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: CUSTOMER WASHROOMS NOT ACCESSIBLE. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND SINK. MUST HAVE ACCESSIBLE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO SINK.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS BETWEEN SINKS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL UNFINISHED DRYWALL WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE FINISHED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT UNDER KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BULB.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL PLUMBERS PUTTY FROM ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. REMOVE THREADS FROM UTILITY SINK FAUCET OR INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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.