House of Biryani
Troubled record — failed 10 of 23 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training
2025-06-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-06-12 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PREP AREA BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME ON WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING, AND FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2025-04-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-04-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
3-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY TO STORE FOODS INSIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE MICROWAVES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DISHWASH HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AND PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH SINKS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALLEY FLOOR AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALLEY GREASE CONTAINER AND ALLEY FLOOR AROUND GREASE CONTAINER ...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) BURNED OUT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
2024-10-31 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT BY THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COOKED TCS FOODS BIRYANI RICE IN A LARGE PAN AT IMPROPER OF 77.9F TO 78.6F DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER STATED RICE WAS COOKED A DAY BEFORE (10-31-24,AT 1:00AM),NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE PROVIDED WITH PRODUCT. ALSO FOUND I...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TRASH BIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE REAR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
2024-10-15 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 16 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/VERIFICATION AVAILABLE THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTA...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING USED AS STORAGE FOR PLASTIC CONTAINERS UNABLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES (MANAGER REMOVE ALL PLA...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT BY THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND (TCS FOODS) COOKED BIRYANI RICE AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 78.3F DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 36.2F) MANAGER STARES RICE WAS COOKED A DAY BEFORE (10-14-24). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS ...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, PEPPER, CUMMIN ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS BEHIND THE COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINER ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TRASH BIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE REAR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING AND FLICKERING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
2023-07-31 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2023-06-22 Pass Recent Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-06-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-06-15 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS BY SPICE RACK AT REAR OF PREMISES, 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM, AND 15 FRUIT FLIES AT DRY STORAGE ROOM.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST RID OF ALL PESTS AT PREMISES AND NOTIFY PEST...
2023-06-13 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR WASHING HANDS.HAND SINK WITH MISSING DRAINAGE PIPING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.MUST REPAIR.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS BY SPICE RACK AT REAR OF PREMISES, 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM, AND 15 FRUIT FLIES AT DRY STORAGE ROOM.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST RID OF ALL PESTS AT PREMISES AND NOTIFY PEST...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS ON DRYING RACKS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: COOKING EQUIPMENT, SPICE SHELVING UNITS, HOOD EXHAUST, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND HAND SINKS.MUST CLEAN.
2022-09-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICAT...
2022-09-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FOUR LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALL NEXT TO EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERV...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND IN UWALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED MANAGMENT TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICAT...
2021-06-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-05-26 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RIPPED SCREEN AT REAR SCREEN DOOR AND GAPS TO OUTSIDE ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES AT SAME. MUST REPAIR SCREEN AND DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING FRYERS, GAS BURNERS AND STOVE/OVEN. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE/ FOOD BUILD INSIDE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114-OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND BOXES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11-MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND PREP COOLERS, ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT REGISTER AREA AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR BY BACK DOOR AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL HOLES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/18/2021, REPORT #2509937. #38- EVIDENCE OF RODENTS. OBSERVED 2 LIVE MICE RUNNING IN DINING ROOM BEHIND GARBAGE. MANAGER WITNESSED THE 2 LIVE MICE ON PREMISES AND TRYING TO CONTROL ISSUE. ALS...
2021-05-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 55.6F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER. COOKED RICE FOUND AT 52.6F, RED SAUCE WITH GARLIC FOUND A...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FOUND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 55.1F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. WALK IN COOLER IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATIO...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 585 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. APPROXIMATELY 125 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN BOILER ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND MOP SINK AREA, 25 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER PREP TABLE AT FRONT REGISTER AREA, 30 MICE DRO...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF BATHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN AND ON WOMEN'S BATHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN STAFF BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND PREP COOLERS, ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT REGISTER AREA AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND BOXES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT REGISTER AREA. MUST SEAL HOLE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
2020-12-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CREATE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING LARGE POTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME ON WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING, AND FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2020-12-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 18 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CIT...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE A COCA-COLA COOLER LOCATED IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA: KADDU KI KHEER AT 61.5F, SWEET BREAD 60.4F, AND YOGURT BASED JUICE DRINKS AT 60.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISC...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED A COCA-COLA COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS KADDU KI KHEER, SWEET BREAD, AND YOGURT BASED JUICE DRINKS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 60.2F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. IN...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS SUCH AS SUGAR AND FLOUR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE COMMENTS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CLOSET LOCATED NEXT TO EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHI...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR DETERMING SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CREATE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING LARGE POTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM BOTTOM OF TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS OF STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME ON WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING, AND FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN AND CRACKED TILES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NONFUNCTIONING COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST UNDERGO ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. REPEAT CORE ...
2019-04-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPICES CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
ALL BUCKET WITH FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED EVERYWHERE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR SURFACE AND DOOR HANDLE OF ALL REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FLOOR UNDER ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. WALLS IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, WITH FOOD SPLASHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2019-03-27 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 14 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON BOTH HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED THE PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL PREPARED COOKED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPICES CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM OVER 60 TOTAL, FURNACE ROOM OVER 40 TOTAL, AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM OVER 25 TOTAL (INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. HA...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
ALL BUCKET WITH FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED EVERYWHERE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. MUST DE FROZE ALL CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR SURFACE AND DOOR HANDLE OF ALL REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED,AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FLOOR UNDER ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. WALLS IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, WITH FOOD SPLASHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2018-06-19 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES.WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 67.3F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 63.3F COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED ...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER: COOKED LENTIL AT 63.1F, COOKED CHICKEN BIRYANI AT 62.4F, ASSORTED COOKED CHICKEN AT 63.3F, 63.1F, 60.3F. YOGURT AT 59.2F. HALF AND HALF CREAM...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ALL SPRAY FOAM USED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALLS, FLOORS, BASEBOARD AND WALL PIPING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE ALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ---- MISSING BASEBOARD WALL COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP, DISH AREA AND REFRIGERATION AREA....
2018-05-18 Pass License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ALL SPRAY FOAM USED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALLS, FLOORS, BASEBOARD AND WALL PIPING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE ALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ---- MISSING BASEBOARD WALL COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP, DISH AREA AND REFRIGERATION AREA....
2018-05-10 Fail License CRITICAL 11 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NO SANITIZER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED AT THE FRONT COUNTER/PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED REAR KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR TO THE ALLEY NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED OR TIGHT FITT...
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR CHOSEN SANITIZER TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK SPICE AND FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CRACKED/DAMAGED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH LARGER SPLASH GUARD.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.-----RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOLER, AL...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GAS STOVE/OVEN,INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD WITH DRIPPING GREASE. INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN. ATTACHED PIPING IN BACK OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL. WHEELS ON...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FROM FLOORS FOR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ALL SPRAY FOAM USED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALLS, FLOORS, BASEBOARD AND WALL PIPING MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE ALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY WHERE EVER THE FOAM IS INSTALLED.---- MISSING BASEBOARD WALL COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN P...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN WOMANS WASHROOM STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ORGANIZED, ELEVATED 6" FROM THE FLOORS AND WALLS.
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