SABRI NIHARI RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND SIDE DOOR AND REAR DOOR WIDE OPENED.SCREEN DOOR AT SIDE DOOR IS BROKEN MESH HAS HOLES AND FRAME NOT TIGHT FITTED AT FRAME DOOR,GAPS OF 1" TO 2" BOTTOM SIDE AND BETWEEN DOORS.REAR DOOR HAS A 1" GAP ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,WEST SIDE. OBSERVED 25 OR MORE HOUSE FLIES THROGHOUT THE BOTH PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM AND STORAGE. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES AT SERVING STATION BY THE MAIN KITCHEN.FOUND THREE ORANGE GLUE STICKS HANGING FROM CIELING IN PREP AREA ABOVE REFRIGERATOR AND PREP TABLE(EMPLOYEE WAS PREPING FOOD); SECOND PREP AREA/ DISH ROOM AND FORNT PREP AREA WERE BREAD IS COOKED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA.CONTACT PEST CONTROL IF NEEDED. NEED TO REPAIR DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOF,ALSO SCREEN DOOR. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ONE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING, NOT ABLE TO CLOSE LID. GROUND HAS FOOD DEBRIS,WET CARDBOARDS WITH A LOT OF FLIES ACTIVITIES. OBSERVED TWO CONTAINER UNCOVERED FULL OF ASHES STORED ON GROUND BETWEEN GARBAGE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED NOT ORGANIZED(PILES) OF EXCESS PLASTIC CRATES BEHIND AND BESIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH FLIES ACTIVITIES. INSTRUCT DTO REMOVE ALL CRATES,,CLEAN GROUND AND KEEP LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE INSECTS/ RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-9-12, REPORT# 679556. #30-ALL BULK CONTAINER MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT. #32-MISSING 3 DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE. #35-VENTILATION COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP. #42 ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER. EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. (OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR NET). SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION #29.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CART FOR DIRTY DISHES, ALL THE PREP TABLES AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOM, AND INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN,WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB BY THE HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, MUST 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: LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM AND ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ON ONE OF THE 3 WASHBOWL SINK IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 4 DOOR COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 4 DOOR COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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.