HIMALAYAN - CURRY AND PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

2312 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025).

13 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Sep 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 18

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMILATION INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY AND WET FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-1-2024, REPORT #2603841. #57-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. 7-42-090. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 1

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOPS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL METAL SURFACES WITH PLASTIC AND TIN FOIL AS A PROTECTANT MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

SEP 23

2024

FAIL 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED ON TOP OF 2-DOOR COOLER AT ROOM TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 98.8F-112.3F. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 33LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $98. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WERE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOPS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL METAL SURFACES WITH PLASTIC AND TIN FOIL AS A PROTECTANT MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2574520 ON 04/18/2023. #45. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. #47. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS. #55. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. PLASTIC AND TAPE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE. #58. NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 18

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19-- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114---- ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.-----PLASTIC AND TAPE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 4-301.14-- NOTED ONE BURNER GAS STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION DIRECTLY ABOVE THE STOVE OR REMOVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 11

2023

FAIL 19 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD HOT IN A STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN AT 122.7F, CURRY SAUCE AT 123.2F & 74.4F, SPINACH AT 83.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165.F THEN HELD HOT IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED PREPARED YOGURT HELD AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES IN BUCKETS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR KITCHEN. HOMEMADE YOGURT NOTED AT 77.9F & 76.1F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS YOGURT HOMEMADE ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE. MUST OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM C.D.P.H. MANAGER DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR YOGURT PREPARED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS ON THE PREMISES. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH SERVICE CONTRACT ONLY DATED 12-20-21 WITH NO SERVICE REPORTS. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT LOG BOOK WITH CURRENT SERVICE REPORT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOOD UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO OR ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK THE SANITIZATION LEVEL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOPS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL METAL SURFACES WITH PLASTIC AND TIN FOIL AS A PROTECTANT MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER DRIPPING DOWN ON THE GROUND. SURROUNDING GROUND WITH FOOD AND PAPER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER, GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WOODEN PALLET STORED ON THE OUTSIDE PATIO MUST BE REMOVED.---- ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS OF KITCHEN, DISH, FRONT COUNTER WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE.----EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT STOVE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----PLASTIC AND TAPE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MUST REMOVE ALL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED ONE BURNER GAS STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION DIRECTLY ABOVE THE STOVE OR REMOVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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SEP 23

2022

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 14

2022

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

WE OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS STORED ALLEYS WITH GARBAGE, FOOD WASTE, AND FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE GROUNDS, USED BUCKETS OF OIL, CANS OF TOMATOES SAUCE, ETC. PILED ON THE GROUND BY THE CONTAINER. ALSO, THE GARBAGE LID IS NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED, AND A BLACK GARBAGE BAG IS HANGING HALF OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS WITH GARBAGE IN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LIVING QUATER MUST BE SEPARATED FROM THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT AREA. A PHYSICAL DIVIDER IS REQUIRED, OR REMOVE THE LIVING QUARTER.

JUN 17

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 14

2022

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLERS WITH A COMMON NAME

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.ALSO OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY FROM THE FRONT SERVING /DINING AREA TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED PUSH-BUTTON FAUCET NOT RUNNING LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST ADJUST TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.15: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE. PROVIDE RUBBER MATTS

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-2021; REPORT #2523991. #41) 4-901.12: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #43)3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND DISHES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #48) 4-301.12: NOTED A LARGE POT UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. (LARGE POTS AND PANS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

JUN 9

2022

FAIL 16 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WAS PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS: CHICKEN, LAMB, AND PIZZA WITH DIFFERENT KINDS OF TOPPINGS. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN NON-FOOD TASKS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKING OTHER AT FRONT AREA, KEYING INFORMATION ON COMPUTER HANDLING MONEY/CARDS, THEN RETURNED IN KITCHEN PUSHING AWAY THE CURTAIN (WITH HANDS) THAT SEPARATES FRONT AND KITCHEN AREA. ONCE THE PIZZA WAS READY, HE PUSHED THE PIZZA WITH FINGERS OFF THE SPATULA INTO THE CUSTOMER'S PLATE AND SERVED IT, ALSO OBSERVED THE SAME EMPLOYEE NO HANDWASHING BEFORE DONNING GLOVES. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDWASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP IS PROVIDED AT ONLY THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AT ALL THE TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED THREE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH COOKED PUREED FOOD/SAUCES OR INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH THE PRESENT TEMPERATURE OF THE FOODS: 62.7F- 64.7F AND 75.9F, WHICH WAS COOKED ON 6-8-22, PER EMPLOYEE STATEMENT. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLERS WITH A COMMON NAME

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.ALSO OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS PROVIDED ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING AT FRONT SELF SERVICE MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WRAPPED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AROUND CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY FROM THE FRONT SERVING /DINING AREA TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. PRESENT WATER TEMP OF 68.9F TO 77.4F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PUSH-BUTTON FAUCET NOT RUNNING LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST ADJUST TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE. PROVIDE RUBBER MATTS

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-2021; REPORT #2523991. #41) 4-901.12: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #43)3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND DISHES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #48) 4-301.12: NOTED A LARGE POT UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. (LARGE POTS AND PANS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

AUG 13

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND DISHES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED IN TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED A LARGE POT UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. (LARGE POTS AND PANS)

JAN 15

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARD AND FLOOR TILES AROUND UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES WITH STANDING WATER IN THIS AREA. MUST REPAIR TILES AND REGROUT TO MAKE FLOORS AROUND UTILITY SINK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED REAR HALLWAY WITH LIGHT OUT OVER HEAD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR HALLWAY.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

JAN 8

2021

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL WASHBOWL (AND HAND) SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SEVERAL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER @ 68.1F; 3 DOOR COOLER @ 94.2F; AND 2 DR PREP COOLER @ 63.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION ON SITE MUST HAVE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNALFOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE IDPH LICENSE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN RESTROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

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