SHAWARMA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF KABAB, CHICKEN KABAB, STEAMED RICE, LENTIL SOUP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. CITATION ISSUED SSERIOUS. 7-38-012. CERTIFIED MANAGER HERMIZ KORIL ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:15 PM WHILE I'M STILL TYPING THE REPORT.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOALTIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #391337 DATED 12/27/10: #30-NEED NAMES,DATES ON FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE AND TIME ON FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE. #33 SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS, DRY STORAGE NEEDS CLEANING. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INISDE THE WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING PART OF THE BASEBOARD ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER/FURNACE INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING PART OF THE BASEBOARD ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER/FURNACE INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.