What is Ghareeb Nawaz's health inspection score?

Ghareeb Nawaz has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ghareeb Nawaz last inspected?

Ghareeb Nawaz was last inspected on April 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ghareeb Nawaz have?

Ghareeb Nawaz has 77 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ghareeb Nawaz safe to eat at?

Ghareeb Nawaz has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Ghareeb Nawaz

Name: Ghareeb Nawaz
Address: 2364 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 76

2364 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/2/2025

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Lincoln Park

Ranked #413 of 764 in Lincoln Park

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Apr 2, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

8.6

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 71/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (76/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

9 basic

Feb

Jul 2023

1 inspections

9 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Aug

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

9 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Jun 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Apr

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING OR ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED THE SCOOPS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DRY STORAGE BINS AND IN ICE BIN TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE BINS OR WITH ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS OR ICE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS, BURNT RICE, AND SCRAPS OF FOOD IN THE BOTTOM CATCH TRAY OF THE OVEN NEXT TO HAND SINK IN REAR OF PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE COLD WATER HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK SNAPPED OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COLD WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN BOTH HANDLES IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SINGLE DOOR PREP COOLER OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND UNPLUGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY IF NOT NEEDED OR IN USE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THREE (3) OF FIVE (5) LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHTS IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med7 Basic

11 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 48.9F DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41. OF OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTON BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL WALK-IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINS A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIR FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. LENTILS 53.3F, CHILLI CHICKEN 57.7F, CHICKEN CURRY 48.9F, COOKED CHICKEN ALU MAZALA 57.2F, YOGURT 50.5F, POTATOES SALAD 50.3F. CHICKEN BOTI AT 57.1F. RAW CHICHEN 49.2F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APROXIMATELY 126LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $400 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−44 pts

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14/OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12/ OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14/ OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12/ OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP ARE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11/ OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11/OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14/ OBSERVEDE HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNUSEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−25 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High4 Med9 Basic

16 total

32/100inspection score

−68 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN, SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND KNIVES BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSE ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED HOT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED A BIG CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE WITH TEMPERATURE OF 114.5F IN FRONT PREP HOT LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $80. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOOD SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED BUCKET OF SEASONING YOGURT RAITA STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURES NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER WITH TEMPERATURE OF 57.7F. NSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 41.1F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS VALUE OF $70. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SERVING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRCUTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOODS IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP ARE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE ARE NOT MAINTAINED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LIDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOPS HEAD AT THE UTILITY SINK. MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR COOLER OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVEDE HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNUSEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−68 pts

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED AN EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGE ON THE COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD. REVIEWED PROPER EATING AND DRINKING LOCATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LEGS UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---WALL ABOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER AND REAR EXIT DOOR REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND RAW WOOD. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE COOKS LINE COOLER.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-2-23 REPORT #2570624 NOT CORRECTED. #37- ALL BULK FOODS INCLUDING SPICES, NOT HELD IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#40- ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT HATS/HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOODS.#47- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS AND SHELVING.#47--MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.#49-: INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- MISSING AND DAMAGED/PEELING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.#55-MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SOME AREAS OF THE PREP AND DISH. MUST REPLACE.#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionFail

9 High1 Med5 Basic

15 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−105 pts

High Priority (9)

−90 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE WORKING DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED AN EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGE ON THE COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD. REVIEWED PROPER EATING AND DRINKING LOCATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN, SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS PREPARED/SEASONED YOGURT BEING STORED INSIDE A USED PLASTIC BUCKET THAT ORIGINALLY CONTAINED DISH SOAP, WITH THE CHEMICAL DISH SOAP LABELING ON THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. YOGURT DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED A CARDBOARD FLAT OF RAW EGGS, SOME CRACKED AND DRIPPING OFF THE CARDBOARD FLAT STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH COOKED CHICKEN. ALSO NOTED OPEN CARDBOARD FLATS OF CRACKED RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER AN OPEN CONTAINER OF FRESH JALAPE�O PEPPERS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. REMOVED ALL AND REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 60.8F WITH COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LEGS UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE BAGS OF FOOD WASTE. UNABLE TO CLOSE THE LIDS OF THE CONTAINER. BAGS OF FOOD GARBAGE OVERFLOWING ONTO THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---WALL ABOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER AND REAR EXIT DOOR REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND RAW WOOD. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE COOKS LINE COOLER.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-2-23 REPORT #2570624 NOT CORRECTED. #37- ALL BULK FOODS INCLUDING SPICES, NOT HELD IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#40- ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT HATS/HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOODS.#47- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS AND SHELVING.#47--MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.#49-: INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- MISSING AND DAMAGED/PEELING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.#55-MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SOME AREAS OF THE PREP AND DISH. MUST REPLACE.#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM 2-2-23 REPORT #2570624 AND POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR AT THAT TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−105 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High3 Med9 Basic

16 total

27/100inspection score

−73 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH AREAS WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, DISHES BEING WASHED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
NOTED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER PREPARED, READY TO EAT COOKED VEGETABLES. MANAGER REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS YOGURT HOMEMADE ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE. MUST OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM C.D.P.H. MANAGER DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR YOGURT PREPARED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COOKED RICE INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 91.2F TO 97.7F. REVIEWED HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR GREATER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS INCLUDING SPICES, NOT HELD IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOTED TORN WITH OPEN HOLES IN MESH. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREENED DOOR, NO HOLES OPENINGS.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT HATS/HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOODS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LID OF THE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS AND SHELVING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL DRYING RACK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MISSING AND DAMAGED/PEELING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
RAW WOODEN PIPE MOUNTING UNDER THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PAINT/SEAL.----MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SOME AREAS OF THE PREP AND DISH. MUST REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−73 pts

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