LAHORE FOOD & GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

2114-2116 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2016.

Last inspected Sep 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
36
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 21
2016
PASS 7 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS, THEY ARE PROHIBITED.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; DINING AREA, WOMENS & MENS TOILET ROOM.ALSO, CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS IN NEED OF PAINT IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AND MENS TOILET ROOM. ALSO, FILTERS AND HOOD IN KITCHEN ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE PREP KITCHEN AND LIGHT MISSING ABOVE THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND SINK ON EAST WALL.

SEP 10
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

MAY 28
2014
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF COOKING HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED BURNT FOOD DEBRI.

SEP 18
2013
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND/AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2). MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

DEC 19
2011
PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MISSING LABEL ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE ALL THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DEFROST THE 2 CHEST FREEZER ,WITH MINIMAL ICE ACCUMULATED. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD. MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA; BOTTOM OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 ,2 DOOR COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA; INTERIOR OF THE 2 CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA; THE KNIFE RACK; THE SOAP DISPENSER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR CRACKED BROKEN TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK, GREASE TRAP, AND BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FAN GUARD IN THE FOLLOWING, WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED: INSIDE THE 2 ,2 DOOR COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN; 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA; MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS,BOXES IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM, TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

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MAY 12
2010
PASS · 0 violations
APR 29
2010
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.

Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.

APR 26
2010
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA WHICH IS NOT DRAINING.

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. SEAL OVER 1/4" GAPS UNDER FRONT DOOR.

Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. REPAIR GAPS IN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA INCLUDING CONNECTED PIPES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LEFT CORNER OF PREP AREA AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME.

Minor Pest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME. SEAL 2 HOLES LEFT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS AND FOR PROPER CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE UNDAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE GRIME.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL PAPER DEBRIS FROM REAR DECK AND AROUND DUMPSTERS.

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