BAWARCHI ON OKALEY.

Chicago Health Dept

6406-6408 N OAKLEY AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).

9 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 24

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER IN PREP AREA SLIDING 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON COOLER CONDENSER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GRIME/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR/WALLS AT MOP SINK ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND WALLS AT PREP AND MOP SINK ROOMS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

NOV 14

2024

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 30

2024

FAIL 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE STAND UP 2-DOOR PREP COOLER- BEEF AT 56.8 F, COOKED RICE AT 50.0 F AND COOKED, CUT VEGETABLES AT 50.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 13 LBS, VALUED AT $100.00.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

PREP AREA 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 56.8 F. FOUND BEEF, COOKED RICE, ETC. INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR SAID COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

PEST INFESTATION. OBSERVED APPROXIAMATELY 50 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA, ALSO OBSERVED 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BY WASHROOM AND OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER, OVEN AND AND AT PREP/DISHWASH AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. ELIMINATE PESTS AND CLEAN ALL SURFACES. WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BAORDS ARE STAINED, IN POOR CONDITION. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MEATS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER HELD INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN 'HOME DEPOT' BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED CANNOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR NON-FOOD GRADE BUCKETS. MANAGER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS & CONTAINERS FOR MEATS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, SINKS, CRATES, RACKS, GREASE TRAP, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE COOLERS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME, SPILLS ETC.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

GRILL AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AND LOOSE FROM WALL. SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REATTACH, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH SINK. OPENING IN TOP OF GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL HOLE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT, NEAR MOP SINK, AND IN WASHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE TIGHT FITTED CEILING TILE AT SAME. CEILING IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ACCUMULATED DUST ON EXHAUST VENT IN TOILET ROOM. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DRIED AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND DOORS THROUGH-OUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNOPERATIONAL AND UNUSED FRYER, STOVE AND PREP COOLER ON PREMISES. MUST REMOVE, REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT.

JUL 20

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL CAULKING AROUND HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS AND OUTSIDE WASHROOMS NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER NOT WORKING AT MOP SINK. MUST RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS NEED PROOF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGAN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 26

2023

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH THE PROPER KNOWLEGE TO PERFORM DUTIES 2-101.11

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED ON ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING COOKED CHICKEN AND LAMB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES 5 LARGE HOUSEFLIES IN MOP AREA AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPEN FRONT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE. OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM RODENTS AND FLIES ENTERING INTO FACILITY. INSTALL SCREEN DOOR IS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. SOILED WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL CAULKING AROUND HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS AND OUTSIDE WASHROOMS NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON COOKING LINE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER NOT WORKING AT MOP SINK. MUST RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSREVED TOILET BOWL AND SINK FIXTURES IN WASHROOM UNCLEAN. ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOM NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT, NEAR MOP SINK, AND IN WASHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS NEED PROOF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGAN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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MAY 24

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 17

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRONT COUNTER AREAS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRONT COUNTER AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SINK.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

KEEP GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER FREE FROM LITTER AND DEBRIS. OBTAIN LOCK IF NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT OF FURNACE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JAN 5

2023

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. MUST HAVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN MAINTAIN BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT COOKING AREA UNDER AND BEHIND FLATTOP STOVE, ON WINDOWSILLS, AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FURNACE ROOM. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED HARBORAGE IN REAR FURNACE ROOM AND ADJACENT HALLWAY. REMOVE ALL HARBORAGE CONTRIBUTING TO PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ALL OUTER OPENINGS IN WINDOWS WALLS AND DOORS NEED TO BE SEALED AND CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRONT COUNTER AREAS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRONT COUNTER AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN. SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR CERY UNCLEAN AND SLOW DRAINING. CLEAN SINK CLEAR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

KEEP GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER FREE FROM LITTER AND DEBRIS. OBTAIN LOCK IF NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT OF FURNACE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

DEC 24

2019

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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