CURRY KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

5304 W DEVON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).

3 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
17
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Minor Facility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLERS LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE OF MEAT GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVE BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2614980 DATED 4/2/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

APR 2
2025
FAIL 9 violations
Serious Other
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED HOUSE MADE YOGURT ON SITE IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR AREA BEHIND KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $60. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE YOGURT PRODUCTION UNTIL VARIANCE IS GRANTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED YOGURT MADE ON SITE WITHOUT A VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST APPLY TO CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR A VARIANCE. SEE COMMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION IS COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.

Minor Facility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLERS LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE OF MEAT GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVE BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIM ON TOP OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ON FLOORS AND WALLS NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 7
2024
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE 2 WALK-IN COOLERS, DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE 2 WALK IN COOLERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE/REFUSE CONTAINER WITH ILL FITTING CAP/IN POOR REPAIR WITHIN OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE LOCATED AT REAR EXIT OF FACILTIY. GREASE CONTAINER MUST HAVE TIGHT FITTING LID AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE REFUSE CONTAINER CREATING A NUISANCE OF ODOR. RELOCATE EXTERIOR GREASE REFUSE CONTAINER FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE TO ALLEY.

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