SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

OBEROI'S INDIAN FOOD AND DELHI NIHARI.

BEAT. 26/100

6405-6407 N BELL AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 26, 2022 · passed

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 26
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD SPRAY BOTTLES ARE NOT LABELED AND ARE SCATTERED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: CUPS AND BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND GASKETS IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-202.14: THE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A SELF-CLOSING OR TIGHT-FITTED DOOR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS HAVE EXPIRED. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: THE CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

OCT 18
2022
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

A COMPLETE SPILL KIT IS NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PROVIDED THE REQUIRED LIST OF ITEMS NEEDED FOR A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

COOKED CHICKEN TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 47.3F, COOKED TOMATO SAUCE TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 64.5F FOUND IN A COOLER NEAR THE STATION CLOSEST TO THE DINING AREA, AND COOKED YOGURT TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 76.2F FOUND IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS LEFT OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INADEQUATELY HELD FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 95POUNDS OF TCS FOODS AT A TOTAL COST OF $190.00 WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FERMENTATION OF YOGURT IS NOT APPROVED FOR AS A SPECIAL PROCESS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF YOGURT LEFT OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, MEASURED AT 76.2F. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ON SITE. THE FACILITY CAN NOT FERMENT ITS YOGURT ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR A HACCP AND VARIANCE PLAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD SPRAY BOTTLES ARE NOT LABELED AND ARE SCATTERED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

THE EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

CUPS AND BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON/NEAR MEAT CUTTING BOARD. 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 CLOTHES MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILY.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CLEAN KITCHEN EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH AREA. ALL DISHWARE ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND GASKETS IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A SELF-CLOSING OR TIGHT-FITTED DOOR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS HAVE EXPIRED. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM THE PREVIOUS CANVASS INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 10/16/2019. REPORT #:2315956 #55.) 6-501.12: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #56.) 4-202.18: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN OVER STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVRUS INCLUDED WITH VOMIT SPILLKIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAKY FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN OVER STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JAN 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE ON SMALL COKE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES OF ALL REACH IN REGRIGERATORS, MUST REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACES TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE GAS LINES ON BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE WALL . MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MANITAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OLD COOKING EQUIPEMNT STORED IN SECOND DINING ROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

DEC 27
2018
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES OF MULTIPLE LIFE CYCLES WITHIN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELIIMINATE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NO CONTRACT FOR LICENSED EXTERMINATOR.MUST PROVIDE CONTRACT WITH LICENSED EXTERMINATOR FOR CURRENT FACILITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C).

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

OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE ON SMALL COKE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES OF ALL REACH IN REGRIGERATORS, MUST REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACES TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE GAS LINES ON BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE WALL . MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MANITAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OLD COOKING EQUIPEMNT STORED IN SECOND DINING ROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

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