SHAWARM & GRILL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THREE (3) DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND ANY DEAD INSECTS.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD AND DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELF AT FRONT CASHIER PREP AREA TO BE MADE OF UNFINISHED AND UNPAINTED WOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN THE PREP AREA.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE RICE, TRASH, AND FOOD DEBRIS, AND THE SIDES OF THE FRYER TO BE HEAVILY COVERED IN GREASE. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE SINGLE DOOR REACH IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN SURFACE AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA BELOW SINGLE OVEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH AND FLOOR BELOW ONE/MIDDLE SHELF HOLDING MEATS TO BE SOILED HEAVILY WITH SPILLAGE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BELOW OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA AND BELOW MIDDLE SHELF IN WALK IN COOLER.

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: OBSERVED MULTIPLE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT (TWO DOOR COOLER, SMALL GRILL, OTHER BOXES AND PIECES OF SHELVING) STORED OUTSIDE AROUND THE CORNER OF THE BUILDING AND LEADING TO THE TRASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.

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: OBSERVED MOP STORED SUBMERGED IN BUCKET FULL OF DIRTY WATER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXHAUST HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA TO BE MISSING A FILTER, CREATING A LARGE GAP IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT FILTER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A MISSING PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A MISSING PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.