MAR 20
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CURRY ON FIRE.
EAT. 84/100
1030 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 20, 2025 · passed
Passed all 9 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
FEB 272024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 27
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUSTY VENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT 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. THE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED, READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE AND COOKED VEGETABLE MIXTURE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES FOR ANY PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A BAG OF POTATOES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 262022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2022
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINERS FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW HAND SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL HOLES IN BRICK WALL LOCATED IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB (FAR LEFT) UNDER VENTILATION HOOD WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
AUG 112021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED YOGURT SMOOTHIES (MANGO LASSI & ROSE LASSI) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY AND INGREDIENTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA NEAREST RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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AUG 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH IMPROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS)LABELS ON ALL TCS FOODS (CURRY LAMB, COOKED CHICKEN, LENTILS, YOGURTS ETC), PREPARED ON SITE, READY TO EAT AND REFRIGERATED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO COMMON NAME LABELS ON WORKING INGREDIENTS NEXT TO STOVE IN THE PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA, ALONGSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR, AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HOLDER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
APR 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS (DEEP FREEZER). USE CLEAR, FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FLOOR (ENTER BASEMENT FROM OUTSIDE).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN FILTERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND ADD ADDITIONAL STORAGE RACKS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
JUN 62017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 6
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BRICK WALL AND UNFINISHED CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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