Ali Nihari

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 7, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Found bulk food container with no labels.(sugar,flour,etc.).must label.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Found 2 live roaches under preparation table at preparation areas.also, observed 10 small flies on walls by rear exit.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-020a.must notify pest control operator and eliminate roaches.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found sanitation manager with no allergen training.must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Jun 18, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Jun 17, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods held at improper tempertures inside walk in cooler between 49.8 f and 51.1 f- chicken, cooked veggies, butter and goat meat. Instructed manager all tcs foods must be held below 41.0 f if held cold. Priority violation 7-38-005. All out of temperature tcs foods voluntarily discarded. Foods discarded weight-100 lbs, valued at $700.00.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at 48.0 f, found chicken, butter, etc. Held inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager must repair walk in cooler, ambient air temperature must be 41.0 f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

4. Feb 4, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device at ice machine water line. Must provide and make visible a backflow prevention device for ice machine.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling light cover damaged/cracked above 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager must replace damaged ceiling light cover above 3-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Jan 28, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed establishment using plastic grocery bags to store foods inside chest freezers. Instructed manager must use only foods grade plastic bags to hold foods.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device at ice machine water line. Must provide and make visible a backflow prevention device for ice machine.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Mop sink back flow prevention device leaking when hot/cold water is turned on also prep area handwash sink faucet leaking. Instructed manager must repair and maintain mop sink backflow prevention device and prep area handwash sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease spilled onto alley floor around grease container. Instructed manager must clean alley floor around grease container and maintain by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling peeling paint at prep area above microwave and small hole in ceiling above mop sink. Must repair/seal holes in ceiling at said areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Walk in freezer light bulb not working also observed ceiling light cover damaged/cracked above 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager must provide a working light bulb insid walk in freezer and replace damaged ceiling light cover above 3-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Feb 7, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Prep table base is rusty unable to clean in the kitchen.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Additional food handler training certificate is required on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Jan 31, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Unable to use soap provided at all handwahing sink in prep,dishroom and front service area, due to container not set up at soap dispenser. Need another person to dispense soap.instructed to replace unit priority foundation violation:7-38-010.citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: We observed three plastic containers with cooked food stored on shelves in the kitchen at temp of 84f to 91.7f.no time and temperature log provided on site.cold food must maintain temp of 41f and hot food 135f and above.food discarded and denatured.pounds 50,value 400. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Dry food stored inside the plastic containers must be labeled with common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cook with beard and without a beard restraint. Instructed to provide beard restraints for all food handlers with beards. Also hair restarint is required by everyone entering the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Prep table base is rusty unable to clean in the kitchen.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items,remove and provide raised shelves.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED BROKEN AND DIRTY DUCT TAPE USED AT CHEST FREEZER DOOR. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. REMOVE AND REPLACE SAID DOOR. TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE PLASTIC LID OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. Edit

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Grease inside the deep fryers,instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Water sprayer at three compartment sink is continuously leaking.repair issue.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Additional food handler training certificate is required on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Feb 10, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed pots that are too large to fit in a 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide written alternative proceedures for washing rinsing and sanitizing equipment.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed several employees with no record of food handler certificates. Instructed manager to comply with requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. Feb 3, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration above 200 ppm in 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to utlize chlorine sanitizer with a concentration between 50-200 ppm. Sanitizer drained fresh sanitizer placed in 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 28)

     Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooler in front front service area near front 3 compartment sink with an inadequate internal air temperature of 47 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an internal air temperature of 41 f and below. Unit tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 live roaches in cooking pots of equipment on storage racks. Instructed manager to service any areas affected by pests. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize any affected pots. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed pots that are too large to fit in a 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide written alternative proceedures for washing rinsing and sanitizing equipment.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled interior of microwave. Instructed manager to clean

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hood filters above griddles with an accumulation of dust and grease. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several employees with no record of food handler certificates. Instructed manager to comply with requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

10. Jul 19, 2022 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers on prep table in kitchen preparation area with no labels. Instructed to label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage located in rear kitchen preparation area with clutter and items on floor. Instructed to organize dry storage area and keep items elevated off of floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers in both toilet rooms with dust accumulation. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Jun 8, 2021 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy provided on site. Instructed to provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash can in women's bathroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates on site. Instructed to provide allergen training for employees who obtain the city of chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required