INDIA HOUSE.
59 W GRAND AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 25 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 82025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES TO CLEAN DIRTY DISHES TO LOAD THEM INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DID NOT CHANGE THE GLOVES BEFORE REMOVING THE CLEAN DSHES FROM THE DISH WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES PRIOR TO REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHER AFTER WASH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED SPRAYERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISHWASHING HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DISH WASHERS AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST ALS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUL 242024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NO LABEL FOUND ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINER IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
THE UNLABELED BULK STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SOME STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
OCT 122023FAILED18 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD EMPLOYEE SWITCHED FROM PREPARING RAW CHICKEN TO READY-TO-EAT BREAD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTIVE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE NAAN STATION AREA AND 3COMARTMENT SINK AREA. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL HANDSINKS ARE SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE YOGURT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER (NEAR NAAN STATION) AND RAW CHICKEN ABOVE SAUCES IN WALK-IN COOLER (NEAR 3COMPARTMENT SINK). MANAGER RELOCATED RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN TO THE BOTTOM SEHLVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
HOT WATER RINSE CYCLE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F AND IS MEASURED AT 112.4F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR UNIT SO THAT HOT RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180-194F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG REMOVED BY A HEALTH INSPECTOR ONCE DISH MACHINE IS PROPERLY REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT BAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IT AT 50-200PPM. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE THE DISH MACHINE UNIT IT MAINTAINS A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-200PPM. ONCE REPAIRED, FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR AN INSPECTOR TO REMOVE STICKER IF REPAIRED PROPERLY. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTERIOR DRIP PLATE OF ICE MACHINE SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TCS ITEMS SALAD, POTATO/EGG SALAD, AND YOGURT HELD ON BUFFET LINE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITHOUT PROPER LOGS/TIME LABELS. INSTRUCTED COLD (41F) TCS ITEMS MAY ONLY BE KEPT OUT OF TEMPERATURE UP TO 6 HOURS AND LOGS/LABELS MUST BE KEPT INDICATING PREP AND DISCARD TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) IN REACH IN COOLER. PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
OBSERVED EXPOSED FOOD WITH NO PROPER COVERING IN CONTACT WITH DRIPPING WATER FROM LEAKING CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER (NEAR 3COMPARTMENT SINK). FACILITY MUST RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS AND COVER FOOD THAT IS COOLED DOWN TO 41F.
OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN A GREEN SAUCE CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE NAAN STATION. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOPP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION UNIT SURFACE IN RAW/COOKED CHICKEN AND NAAN STATION. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
LEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY TO HOLD WATER WITHOUT DRAINING. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP. MANAGER PROVIDED DRAIN STOPPERS DURING EXIT INSPECTION
OBSERVED RIPPED CASE COVERING ON CEILING PIPES LOCATED IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST RE-CASE COVERED PIPINGS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 2 OF 4 CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS THAT DO NOT HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED ON 3/21/22 REPORT #: 2553182 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED; #47) 4-501.11: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDENSER IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED NEAR ALLEY EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 212022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OPEN BOX OF FROZEN DESSERT IN FREEZER WITH OTHER PACKAGED DESSERTS IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AND LEAKING CONDENSER IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED NEAR ALLEY EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN NAAN STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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JAN 242020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BAR, DISH PIT, AND NAAN COOKING STATION.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES AND SEASONINGS AT END OF COOK LINE IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH THE COMMON NAME IN ENGLISH.
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME IN THE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
FOUND 1500 LBS OF YOGURT STORED IN LARGE POTS THAT WAS MADE ON SITE AT 84.4F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SUCH FOOD HELD AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $400. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
NO VARIANCE OF SITE FOR YOGURT MAKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE PROCESS IMMEDIATELY. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED
NO VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR ON SITE YOGURT MAKING, INSTRUCTED TO CEASE AND DESIST IMMEDIATELY UNTIL PROPER VARIANCE OBTAINED. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD CONTAINER NOT BEARING THE CORRECT NAME TAG FOR THE FOOD STORED IN, FOUND SEVERAL WHITE POWEDERED.
DAMAGED INSULATION ABOVE FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD STORED NEST TO CUSTOMERS FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEPARATE FOODS.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
FEB 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TRAYS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON ICE AT THE SALAD BAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: NOTED CUT MELON, 51 DEGREES F AND YOGURT BASED SAUCE, 53 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5 LBS WORTH $10 OF THIS PRODUCT. ALSO OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEEP CONTAINERS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED COOKED TOMATO AND ONION BASED CREAM SAUCES AT 52-108 DEGREES F, NOTED LENTIL SOUP AT 59-70 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 300 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $700. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALSO INSTRUCTED OPERATOR ON PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED BULK DRY GOODS AND SPICES THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND COOK LINE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DRY GOODS STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST NOT STORE FOODS DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES, OR PROVIDE FORM OF WATER TIGHT SHIELDING AROUND THE PIPES. OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM AND FOIL COVERING SHELVES AT CENTRAL COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOOD/EQUIPMENT SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BEHIND ONION/POTATO DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
DEC 62017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FACILITY IS MAKING YOGURT ON SITE WITHOUT DEPARTMENT APPROVAL LETTER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE UNTIL OBTAINED.
REUSING OLD EMPTY MILK JUGS TO STORE JUICE AND YOGURT, INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE EMPTY MILK CONTAINERS.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO VENTILATION IN BOTH EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ATTACHED GARDEN HOSE TO 3-COMP SINK AND SPRAYER FAUCETS WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER, INSTRUCTED REMOVE OR INSTALL A VACUUM BREAKER.
FEB 92017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LARGE BUS TUB OF APPROXIMATLY 20 LBS OF PARTIALLY FROZEN CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN WAS IMPROPERLY THAWING. CHICKEN WAS REMOVED FROM FLOOR AND PLACED IN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED ON PROPER THAWING PROCEDURES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR WAS FOUND AT 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. DISH MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION 7-38-030
OBSERVED PREPARRED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLERS NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED.
OBSERVED LOWER SHELFS OF PREP TABLES WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITCHEN CONTAINING RUST. MUST RESTORE LOWER SHELFS OF PREP TABLES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOETERS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IS ALL REFIRGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN. THERMOMTERS NEED TO BE CONSPICUOUS AND CHECKED OFTEN TO INSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED LARGE BUS BUCKET OF PARTIALLY FROZEN CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR. CHICKEN WAS REMOVED FROM FLOOR DUNING INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
DEC 72016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARD SURFACES WITH DEEP CUTS/STAINED STORED ON SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK ALONG THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE REMOVED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM ELECTRIC OUTLETS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
DEC 22016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARD SURFACES WITH DEEP CUTS/STAINED STORED ON SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK ALONG THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE REMOVED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM ELECTRIC OUTLETS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
NOV 302016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1975823 DATED:11/21/2016. 16-OBSERVED THE HOT FOOD BUFFET TABLES WITH NO SNEEZE GUARDS OR OTHER BARRIER TO PROTECT OPEN FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS FOR THE HOT BUFFET TABLES. THE HOT FOOD BUFFET TABLE(S) ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE SAID TABLE(S) UNTIL THE PROPER SNEEZEGUARDS ARE INSTALLED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION#14.
CUTTING BOARD SURFACES WITH DEEP CUTS/STAINED STORED ON SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK ALONG THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE REMOVED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM ELECTRIC OUTLETS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
NOV 212016FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN HELD ON BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLE AT TEMPERATURES OF 68.7F-100.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABBOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED THE HOT FOOD BUFFET TABLE WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD OR OTHER BARRIER TO PROTECT OPEN FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD FOR THE HOT BUFFET TABLE AND MAINTAIN.FLY STRIP ABOVE THE REAR TANDOORI PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED. ALSO,FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR TANDOORI PREP AREA AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA, HALL WAY LEADING TO BASEMENT ONION STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED SOME WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. COOKED/PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.
POTS,PANS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARD SURFACES WITH DEEP CUTS/STAINED STORED ON SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK ALONG THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE REMOVED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF KITCHEN AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR TANDOORI PREP AREA.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM ELECTRIC OUTLETS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT LEFT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENT AND WET PLASTIC BAG WRAPPED AROUND PIPE AT DISHMACHINE 1 COMP SPRAYER MUST BE REMOVED.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 132016FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE COOKLINE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGPLANT,CHICKEN, FISH AND CHEESE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED EGGPLANT AT 46.0F,LAMB AT 46.1F,CHICKEN AT 46.2,CHICK PEA AT 47.2F ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR IN USE NOT SANITIZING, CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL AND FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR AT KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR WEST PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING COOLERS AND DRY FOOD SHELVINGS AND CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR,INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE BASEMENT LOCKERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS AND PIPES WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM/STORAGE ROOMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE KITCHEN CENTER WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP LINE COOLER AND REMOVE PLASTIC BAG WRAPPED AROUND PIPE AT DISHMACHINE 1 COMP SPRAYER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 102015FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE IMPROPER:-LENTIL 45.7F,CHICKPEA 62.7F,SPINACH 57.1F,SHRIMP 45.0F,BEANS 45.3F,LAMB 62.4F,CHICKEN 51.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AROUND THE HEATING UNIT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SPICE SHELVES WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS.NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALLS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AT A KNIFE RACK OR A DESIGNATED AREA.
NOTED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING AREAS.
NOTE EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES ENROLLED IN TO THE FOOD HANDLERS PROGRAM.
JUN 192014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAMES OF PRODUCT, PREPARED BY DATE OR USE BY DATE INCLUDING ALL BULK ITEMS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA
JUN 52014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED SERVICE COOLER AT THE TANDOORI FOOD PREP AREA WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, SERVICE COOLERS AND ON HOT HOLD UNITS TO BE IMPROPER.LENTIL SOUP 121.6F,CHICKEN IN ASSORTED SAUCES(45.1F,51.3F,48.7F,44.5) EGG PLANT 47.1F,LENTIL 50.1F,POTATOES 49F, CAULIFLOWER 91.5F,MADNI SAUCE 73.7, LAMB IN ASSORTED SAUCES( 46.5F,45.9F), SHRIMP 48.7F, FISH 48.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 58LBS OF FOOD WORTH $189.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED PINKISH,YELLOWISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED 4.5 LBS OF SHRIMP IN WATER INSIDE A BOWL AT THE FOOD PREP TABLE BEING THAWED PER MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEM WORTH $13.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAMES OF PRODUCT, PREPARED BY DATE OR USE BY DATE INCLUDING ALL BULK ITEMS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH SPILLS OF CONDIMENTS, CLEAN SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN WITH SPILLS AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH GRAYISH DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT ALL COOKING AREAS AND AT THE DISH WASH AREA. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
NOTED A BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON WALL ALONG 4 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 202013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME.
AUG 132013FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SUCH AS: LAMB AT 48.8F, CHICKEN AT 48.8, RAW CHICKEN AT 52.5F, FISH AT 46.3 AND SHRIMP AT 47.8F.TOTAL WEIGHT 15LBS AND COST AT $100.OO. ALL FOODS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARD AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-OO5(A).
NOTED OVER 50 LIVE FLIES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED ON THE WALLS,WIRES AND IN THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE FLIES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020
NOTED PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME.
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. ALSO INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MAY 12012FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
(7-38-020) INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL. FOUND 2-LIVE ROACHES ON THE BOTTOM, LEFT WALL OF FRONT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA; 3-LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER A PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE DATED/LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
ALL CLEAN PLATES MUST BE INVERTED AT SERVICE/BUFFET LINE. Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
ALL ALUMINUM FOIL COVERS OR CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVES/BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES MUST BE REMOVED. THE SNEEZEGUARDS ABOVE INDIVIDUAL HOT-HOLDING UNITS ON BUFFET TABLES MUST BE LOWERED ENOUGH TO PREVENT CONTAMINANTS. SPLASHGUARD NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF THE BAR HANDSINK-MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER & UNDER SHELVINGS-MUST BE KEPT CLEAN; FLOOR AT DISHROOM & BAR MUST BE KEPT DRY ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
ALL DUSTY FAN GUARDS, CONDENSERS, CEILING VENTS & TILES AROUND THESE VENTS MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. ANY OPEN SEAM BETWEEN THE WALL & BASEBOARDS AT FRONT COOK'S LINE MUST BE SEALED, INCLUDING GAPS/CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALLS. WALLS UNDER 3-COMP SINK FOR POTS/PANS & AROUND PREP TABLES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE (RIGHT SIDE) OF 2-COMP SINK, AT REAR COOK'S LINE MUST BE FIXED. STOPPERS NEEDED AT OTHER 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM AREA. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
JAN 132010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Cutting boards in poor repair at Clay Oven prep. Instructed manager to replace damaged cutting boards also must remove all ice build up on compressor/condenser in Walk In Freezer.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed accumilated food debris inside prep coolers rubber door gaskets and at interior of prep coolers. Instructed manager to clean all unclean gaskets and clean and sanitize bar gun holders.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Dairy Walk In Cooler light cover cracked. Must replace cover.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Pot rinse 2-compartment sink pipe leaking under left side compartment and prep area handwash bowl hot water leaking at faucet(cookline handwash bowl). Instructed manager to repair and maintain plumbing.
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