Al Kabeer Restaurant

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-305.12--- NOTED CASES OF DRY LENTIL BEANS AND BAGS OF RAW ONIONS BEING STORED ON THE OUTDOOR REAR PATIO ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE OUTDOOR AREA, STORE INSIDE THE PREMISES AND PROTECTED.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12--- NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

: 4-803.11--- NOTED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED OUTDOORS ON THE PATIO IN AN OPEN CONTAINER. MUST STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A;C)--- NOTED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED ON THE OUTDOOR PATIO ON THE GROUND, OPEN AND EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PATIO AND STORE PROTECTED INDOORS.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.---BURNT, MELTED PLASTIC RICE COOKER AND PLASTIC BLENDER REPAIRED WITH TAPE, MUST REPLACE. 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13--- ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. 4-601.11(B)--- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN NAD MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.17--- DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.11---- ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISH AREA, WASHROOM AND REAR REFRIGERATION AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS A SEALANT ON THE CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND WASHING SINK, BUMPY, UNEVEN AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/SMOOTH DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR REFRIGERATION AREA. MUST SEAL. 6-501.114--- ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO SUCH AS A TOILET, NUMEROUS SHOPPING CARTS, FURNITURE ETC. MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-305.12--- NOTED CASES OF DRY LENTIL BEANS AND BAGS OF RAW ONIONS BEING STORED ON THE OUTDOOR REAR PATIO ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE OUTDOOR AREA, STORE INSIDE THE PREMISES AND PROTECTED.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

: 3-304.14--- EXTREMELY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUSTSTORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12--- NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

4-803.11--- NOTED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED OUTDOORS ON THE PATIO IN AN OPEN CONTAINER. MUST STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A;C)--- NOTED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED ON THE OUTDOOR PATIO ON THE GROUND, OPEN AND EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PATIO AND STORE PROTECTED INDOORS.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.---BURNT, MELTED PLASTIC RICE COOKER AND PLASTIC BLENDER REPAIRED WITH TAPE, MUST REPLACE. 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13--- ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. 4-601.11(B)--- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN NAD MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

: 6-201.17--- DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.11---- ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISH AREA, WASHROOM AND REAR REFRIGERATION AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS A SEALANT ON THE CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND WASHING SINK, BUMPY, UNEVEN AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/SMOOTH DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR REFRIGERATION AREA. MUST SEAL. 6-501.114--- ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO SUCH AS A TOILET, NUMEROUS SHOPPING CARTS, FURNITURE ETC. MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-4-25 #2613107. #48-NOTED OVERSIZED POTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH. MUST PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR THE OVER SIZED POTS, REMOVE ALL OVER SIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO DEMONSTRATE AN EFFECTIVE MEANS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SUCH POTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED, DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. THE P.I.C HAD A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE WITH AN EXAM DATE OF 9-28-23 AND STATES THE POSTED CITY CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES WITH THE SAME NAME IS NOT HIS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NO SOAP FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES LOCATED AT THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

NOTED CASES OF DRY LENTIL BEANS AND BAGS OF RAW ONIONS BEING STORED ON THE OUTDOOR REAR PATIO ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE OUTDOOR AREA, STORE INSIDE THE PREMISES AND PROTECTED.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

EXTREMELY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUSTSTORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED OUTDOORS ON THE PATIO IN AN OPEN CONTAINER. MUST STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED ON THE OUTDOOR PATIO ON THE GROUND, OPEN AND EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PATIO AND STORE PROTECTED INDOORS.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

NOTED OVERSIZED POTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH. MUST PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR THE OVER SIZED POTS, REMOVE ALL OVER SIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO DEMONSTRATE AN EFFECTIVE MEANS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SUCH POTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO SUCH AS A TOILET, NUMEROUS SHOPPING CARTS, FURNITURE ETC. MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREP AREA 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER AND PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWED WITH GARBAGE, UNABLE TO CLOSE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER MUST BE MAINTAINED, LID MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.