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Restaurant: Bismillah Restaurant
Address: 6301 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Oct 25, 2012

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All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED. FOUND A PITCHER WITH HANDLE IN YOGURT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS, VALUE $30. ALL WEIGHTS AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION# 63824-16 COURT DATE 12.9.10, 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112, 10 AM.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL CLEAN BOTH HOOD VENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK OR REMOVE THREADS TO PREVENT HOSE USE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CLOSETS AND IN PREP AREAS, ALONG WALLS, BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6' OFF FLOOR. GREASE UNDER DUMPSTER OUTSDE. DETERMINE SOURCE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PAINT RAW WOOD IN 2 CLOSETS AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE, RIGHT OF DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED PIPES. REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN SAMOSA WARMER OR USE SHATTERPROOF BULB. FRONT PREP AREA.

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT. OPEN CAN FOODS MUST BE EMPTIED INTO PLASTIC, AND GLASS,OR STAINLESS CONTAINERS BEFORE STORAGE IN COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGES SHELVES IN BOTH CLOSETS. CLEAN GREASE ON INSIDE HOOD WALLS AT FRONT KITCHEN PREP.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE STAFF WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT HANDLING FOOD,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAIN ON.

MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT. OPEN CAN FOODS MUST BE EMPTIED INTO PLASTIC, AND GLASS,OR STAINLESS CONTAINERS BEFORE STORAGE IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGES SHELVES IN BOTH CLOSETS. CLEAN GREASE ON INSIDE HOOD WALLS AT FRONT KITCHEN PREP.
REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.
OBSERVED FOODSERVICE STAFF WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT HANDLING FOOD,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAIN ON.

OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELF INSIDE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND 8 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE WASHROOM HANDWASHBOWL CABINET. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (10/23/12).
PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP EGG REACH IN COOLER.

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SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/16/12
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