Sharif's Food & Liquors Inc.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 11, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observerd the rear exit door not tight fitting at the bottom. Must repair to prevent pest entry point.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in coolers to remove spills and/or debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the bottom of the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2. Jun 2, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

3. May 3, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed acknowledgement of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proceures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed six live roaches crawling inside unused ice machine and floor in basement storage area, 20 flying insects in basement liquor storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed live cat sitting on floor in sales area near display shelves. Instructed manager to remove cat from premises. Priority foundation violation 7-40-060 citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in prep and basement storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, shelving units.instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused slicer and ice machine in basement. Instructed manager to remove from premises to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles and openings in walls and ceilings in prep, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide valid food handler training for all employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Nov 4, 2020 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Premise has no employee health policy as required. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Premises has no clean up procedure or supplies for responding to vomiting and/or diarrea events. Instructed manager to comply with new code or ciations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Premises bags ice in the basement storage area. Instructed manager to install a hand sink with hot and cold water, soap and paper towel.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of all reach in cooler to remove spills and/or debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee behind the meat counter with a food handler certificate. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement or citations will follow.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Nov 29, 2016 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the ice machine in the basement.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE 1st FLOOR BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

6. Oct 31, 2014 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Some clutter in the basement. Instructed to clean and organize so no insect or pest harborage.

7. Mar 11, 2014 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Clean the floors under the heavy equipment in the rear area and in the basement. Has dust buildup on them.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Some clutter in the basement. Instructed to clean and organize so no insect or pest harborage.

8. Dec 14, 2012 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

     Inspector’s note: Observed variety of deli meats (ham. Bologna, head cheese) at improper holding temperatures ranging from 46f-48f on top shelf in deli cooler. Instd to maintain proper temperatures of 40f or below at all times. Product disposed of and denatured at this time. Approx 40lbs $200 value. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

     Inspector’s note: Source of cross contamination not controlled, observed bags of raw pork with blood accumulation in bag stored directly on top of smoked cooked ready to eat produts (smoked butt. Ham, etc). Instd to control sources of cross contamination at all times. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical. Product disposed of and denatured at this time. Approx 60lbs $200 value.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Missing fan guard covers in basement cooler need to replace. Need additional knife rack observed knifes stored between wall and electrical

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Need to clean and sanitize rear meat dept. Knife's, clean interior meat cooler. Clean all fan guard covers (dusty).defrost box freezer in basement.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Lightshields and endcaps missing in prep area. Provide same.

9. Nov 16, 2012 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Missing fan guard covers in basement cooler need to replace. Need additional knife rack observed knifes stored between wall and electrical.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Need to clean and sanitize rear meat dept. Knife's, clean interior meat cooler. Clean all fan guard covers (dusty).defrost box freezer in basement.

10. May 19, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR FREEZER.

11. May 12, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN NORTHWEST CORNER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, 8 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF CHEST FREEZER IN MEAT PREP AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DISPLAY COOLER IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DEFROST INTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, BOTTOM CABINETS, ETC (SPILLS), DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER CHEST FREEZER ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN MEAT PREP AREA, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN SALES AREA, ETC. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR FREEZER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Install self closing device on washroom door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leak under exposed sink.