JUL 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NEPALESE & INDIAN CUISINE.
BEAT. 41/100
2515 N CALIFORNIA AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 22, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Aug 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (IN USE) LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT CHLORINE 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE DISH MACHINE NOW READING 50 PPM PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SAMOSA AT 95.9F, COOKED POTATOES 50.0 & 50.3F, COOKED CAULIFLOWER 63.4F, AND COOKED RICE 55.4F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MANAGER CAME BROUGHT IN NEW SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINKS IN BOTH BAR AND DISH
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILE BALLOONED WITH WATER / DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP, NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 112024FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2024
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES AT REAR HALLWAY AREAS ON WALL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF ROACHES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 132023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
1-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 302022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.114 NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. THE DISH MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A LARGE BOWL BEING WASHED INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A SANITIZING RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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NOV 162022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. THE DISH MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A LARGE BOWL BEING WASHED INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A SANITIZING RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
SEP 72021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
MAR 222021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
2-DOOR PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID DOOR GASKET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
MAR 152021FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2021
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. Instructed to maintain a kit with all necessary supplies, a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus and a policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
2-DOOR PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID DOOR GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS LOWER AND UPPER SIDES AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2311516 DATED ON 08/29/19 NOT CORRECTED- #58 Observed incomplete allergen training. Instructed all employees with City of Chicago Sanitation license must complete allergen training and keep a record on premises. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Observed incomplete health policy. Instructed to complete employee health policy and keep on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. Instructed to maintain a kit with all necessary supplies, a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus and a policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Observed small crack in door sweep under door leading to rear storage area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Observed no splash guard between 1 compartment prep sink and 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to install and maintain a splash guard.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Observed a build up of grease and grime in fryer cabinet. Instructed to clean and maintain.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Observed a small leak under 3 compartment sink in rear prep area and a pin hole in center basin of 3 compartment sink in bar area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observed loose base board underneath low temperature dish machine in rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observed build up of dirt and grime near utility sink and on wall behind 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Observed burnt out bulb in rear prep area above the prep line. Instructed to repair and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Observed a cracked light shield in rear storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Observed dust and dirt on fan gaurds in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Observed incomplete allergen training. Instructed all employees with City of Chicago Sanitation license must complete allergen training and keep a record on premises.
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