SABRI NIHARI RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES. (TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER WAS 48.3F AND SERVICE COOLER WAS 63.8F). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. PREMISES HAS OTHER WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, SERVICE COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 45F TO 62F BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. ASSORTED CHICKEN ((SPICY, IN SAUCE, KABOB, GRILLED, UNCOOKED, IN SAUCE AND WHOLE),46.9F,62.2F, 45.6F,60.3F, 46.1F,44.9F),BEEF 62.1F,GALLONS OF MILK 46.0F,VEGETABLES IN SAUCE 47.8F,FISH IN SAUCE 48.4F, MIXED VEGETABLES 50.8F,OKRA 45.6F, BEEF 47.8F. MANAGER STATES MOST OF THE FOOD WAS COOKED LAST NIGHT.INSTRUCTED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF COOLING FOOD PROPERLY BEFORE REFRIGERATING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 240LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH 4715.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. CHLORINE STRIP SANITIZER WAS READING 0PPM. NORMAL READING SHOULD BE AROUND 50PPM.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DISH WASHER UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. MUST SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND USE FOR DISH WASHING. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 18 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE REFRIGERATION UNIT, ON FLOOR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO DISH WASHER AND AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ON TO THE GROUND. THIS IS FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVING NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:- SHELVES INSIDE SALAD SERVICE COOLER, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:- SHELVES INSIDE SALAD SERVICE COOLER, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER.

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.