SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ADDA INDIAN CUISINE.

EAT. 77/100

1400 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 26, 2025 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 26
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

JAN 17
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 18
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 11
2023
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (LAMB, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING; CHLORINE READING 0 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND SANITIZING ACCORDING TO DATA PLATE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE GREASE TRAP AND ADJACENT STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) BEING USED FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE OR THE SANITIZER (Q U A T) BEING USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE THREE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PREP/DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND TILE FLOORING WITHOUT GROUT IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. MUST REGROUT TILE FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3/22/22 REPORT #2553252 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10 (6-301.14) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION #37 (3-302.12) OBSERVED NO LABEL ON FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT (SPICES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO IDENTIFY PROPERLY. VIOLATION #47 (4-101.19) MUST REMOVE FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. VIOLATION #47 (4-102.11) OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN CHICKEN IN THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE ITEMS. VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) WOMEN'S BATHROOM MUST HAVE A TRASH CAN WITH A LID COVERED. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.114) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE WITH WOODEN DOORS AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 22
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT (SPICES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN CHICKEN IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WOMEN'S BATHROOM MUST HAVE A TRASH CAN WITH LID COVERED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE WITH WOODEN DOORS AND OTHER UNNECCESSARY ITEMS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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DEC 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMSIES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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