SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LAHORI CHARGA.

YOUR CALL. 63/100

2114-2116 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 2, 2023 · passed

4 of 7 inspections passed, 3 failed. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jul 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 2
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS NAD MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES A CERTIFICATE.

JUL 12
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN ALL FREEZER AND REFIRGERATOR UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCTHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN ALL FREEZER AND REFIRGERATOR UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 15
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13 THE MOP SINK WAS REMOVED FROM THE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.

SEP 7
2021
FAILED
3 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED 17 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, WALLS, ON FOOD EQUIPMENT, ON STORAGE SHELVES, AND IN CARDBOARD BOXES STORING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS.

CRITICALPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED FOOD EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES (STORAGE SHELVES, BLENDER, FOOD PROCESSOR, CHEST FREEZER, ETC.) THAT HAD COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON IT.

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SEP 1
2021
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, WALLS, ON FOOD EQUIPMENT, ON STORAGE SHELVES, IN CARDBOARD BOXES STORING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, OUTSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

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

4-102.11 OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS.

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

4-501.13 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA.

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

4-101.19 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER IN PREP AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED FOOD EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES (STORAGE SHELVES, BLENDER, FOOD PROCESSOR, CHEST FREEZER, ETC.) THAT HAD COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON IT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ABOVE WATER HEATER TANK. MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND REPAINT AREA.

JUL 26
2021
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALLS IN DINING ROOM, 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON DINING ROOM FLOOR AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF MOP SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(a)

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE TOILET PAPER IN BATHROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ABOVE WATER HEATER TANK. MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND REPAINT AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM INSIDE MOP SINK.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WOODEN WALL PANELING WITH OPENINGS IN DINING ROOM AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.

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