Paprika Indian Restaurant
Mostly clean — 10 of 13 passed, one prior failure
2021-07-16 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2020-03-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED LAMB, COOKED CHICKEN BASE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAIN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR BROKEN SCREEN DOOR TO REAR EXIT
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL OPENING OVER STORAGE AREA IN KITCHEN.MUST CLOSE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE WALL
2019-06-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
FOUND NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR MAKING YOGURT ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE PROCESS IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. * A VARIANCE REQUIRES CDPH REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
YOGURT IS BEING MADE ON PREMISES.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 GALLONS OF YOGURT TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$40.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUE...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN DISH WARE AND UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUES AND TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS IN KITCHEN CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION COVERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS FREE OF DUSTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2018-02-13 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, PAN, POTS, UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLEANING MATERIALS SUCH AS MOP,BROOM, DUST PAN, STORED BESIDE THE OVEN AND PREP COOLER. MUST STORE ALL CLEANING MATERIALS IN DESIGNATED AREAS OR BY THE MOP SINK AREA.
2017-04-24 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES PEELING OFF BY THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND THE STOVE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING ...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE STOVE. MUST PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
2016-06-28 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around the cooking equipment.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed grease accumulation on the walls next to fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed a stained ceiling tile in the dining room near the east wall. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
2015-02-10 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST RE CAULK AROUND SINK, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES WERE GLASSWARE IS STORED NEEDS RESEAL OR REPLACE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, prep tables, storage shelves, and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean behind all equipment, remove food debris daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling, light shields and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to remove dust built-up and detail clean.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
2014-08-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-07-29 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES UNDER PREP TABLE ON LEG, UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AND BETWEEN WALL AND DOOR FRAME LEADING OUT OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE A...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED 4-9-2014, REPORT #1434696: -33 COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETEAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. -34 FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INST...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGH-OUT THE KITCEHN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNSED ARTICLES.
2014-04-09 Pass Short Form Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. Foods stored in reusable plastic shopping bags. Instructed to store foods in food grade material bags and storage containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Filter missing from exhaust hood. Instructed to replace filter.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, prep tables, storage shelves, and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile and detail clean behind all equipment, remove food debris daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall not maintained between utility and three compartment sink. Instructed to replace bottom section of wall. Several holes noted in walls. Instructed to seal all openings. Ceiling and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to remove dust buil...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided for condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.
2014-02-04 Pass Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. Foods stored in reusable plastic shopping bags. Instructed to store foods in food grade material bags and storage containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Filter missing from exhaust hood. Instructed to replace filter.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, prep tables, storage shelves, and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile and detail clean behind all equipment, remove food debris daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall not maintained between utility and three compartment sink. Instructed to replace bottom section of wall. Several holes noted in walls. Instructed to seal all openings. Ceiling and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to remove dus...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided for condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.
2013-04-25 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3PART SINK AND UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKS FROM PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE PIPES AND CLEAN AND SEAL THE GREASE TRAP.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
2012-07-17 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL CONTAINER WITH SPICES AND FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN THE SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR, WITH DUST BUILD UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY TYPE SUBSTANCE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CONTAINER WITH SPICES, INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, BEHIND AND UNDER THE OVEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLER AND PREP TABLE, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE SAME WALLS AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING ABOVE THE DINING TABLES/CHAIRS, AND ABOVE T...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON ALL LIGHTING FIXTURES.
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