SHAWARMA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND WITH OVERFLOWING TRASH.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE,MAY NEED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK UP IF DUMPSTER ROUTINELY OVERFLOWS AND MAINTAIN.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 INSPECTION REPORT#1947034,DATED:07/22/2016. 34 FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MAKER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.(SHOES OF EMPLOYEES STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MAKER. MUST REMOVE SHOES AND STORE THEM IN THE EMPLOYEES OFFICE. 10/22/2016 35 WALL THRU OUT THE DISH WASHING /PREP AREA,UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. DAMAGED WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH PRODUCE. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN. 10/22/2016 42 ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR. 10/22/2016 43 ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION,(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER). WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE TALES, PREP TABLES , CHOPPING BOARDS, DOOR OF THE COOLER,FRONT COUNTER MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. 10/22/2016 45-FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/22/2017. 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: LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS BENEATH THE KITCHEN PREP TABLES MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAINED.

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: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND ALUMINUM LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES,MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA.

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.