ROYAL INDIAN GRILL INC..
3223 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 12 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 272020FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT BAR. MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED DAMAGED/LOOSE FLOOR BASE TILES UNDER/BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH SAID LOOSE FLOOR BASE TILES/SEAL GAP AT SAME.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AND ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SAID CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER.
MAR 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. -
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AND VENTILATION AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -BIG HOLE ON FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR COUNTER. -DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -MOLDY WALLS AT THE REAR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. -STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. -FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS DRY AND REPAIR THE MOLDY WALLS. -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
FEB 222019FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH MISSING KNOB AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET(WATER THEREFORE TURNED OFF).INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REPAIRED THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C).
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
NOTED PREMISE MAKING YOGURT WITH NO HACCP PLAN OR VARIANCE AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY ORDINANCE. MUST USE COMMERCIALLY PREPARED YOGURT UNTIL A HACCP PLAN APPROVAL IS OBTAINED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 60 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $180.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED TO THE CDPH FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL TO MAKE YOGURT. INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTATION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-005
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AND VENTILATION AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -BIG HOLE ON FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR COUNTER. -DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -MOLDY WALLS AT THE REAR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. -STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. -FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS DRY AND REPAIR THE MOLDY WALLS. -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, CONDIMENTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
SEP 82017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SINK, DISHMACHINE, AND OVENS NOT CLEAN. FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS, BASEMENT, MOP SINK ROOM AND OVEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(BOXES, GARBAGE, ETC.) MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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SEP 22016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHWASHING AREAS. FLOOR TILES LOOSE AT DISWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT FLOOR AREAS AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
AUG 262016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS BY DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
FOUND LARGE POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHWASHING AREAS. FLOOR TILES LOOSE AT DISWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT FLOOR AREAS AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
OCT 302015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
THE REAR HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IS SLOW DRAINING WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE HAND SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING.
OCT 232015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE MAIN BASEMENT AREA AGAINST THE NORTH WALL, AND APPROXIMATELY 3 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT NEAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
DETAIL CLEAN 2-DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
THE REAR HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IS SLOW DRAINING WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE HAND SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING.
JUL 112014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORE INSIDE PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOKED LENTILS AT 43.2F, COOKED EGGPLANT 45.3F BEANS 44.7F, COOKED SPINISH 43.4F, COOKED LAMB 43.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARY DISCARDED AND DENATURATE FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $80. CRTITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA DURING INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP AT MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS.
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR FREEZER AND ALL PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, EXPOSED HANDWASH SINKS, 3-COM[RTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWAHING AREA AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA BEHIND FOOD PREP COOLERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
DEC 132013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT OFFICE,DRY STORAGE AREAS.PROVIDE 4"COVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT BAR AREA. VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
DEC 92013FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT KITCHEN,DISHROOM,BAR ARE CLOGGED,,SLOW DRAINING MUST REPAIR.
PROVIDE SOAP AND AND HANDPAPER TOWELS FOR EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT KITCHEN,DISHROOM,BAR.
MUST PROVIDE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.ALSO,THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS ARE NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY-MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT OFFICE,DRY STORAGE AREAS.PROVIDE 4"COVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
LIGHT BULBS OVER THE DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE SHIELDED BASEMENT AREA.
HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT BAR AREA. VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT.
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