APR 9
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SINHA, LTD.
EAT. 88/100
2018 W ADAMS ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 9, 2026 · passed with conditions
Passed all 17 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
15 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Apr 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. FOUND EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING 49.0F-53.6F FOUND IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE OUTDOOR GARAGE. ALSO, FOUND PICO DE GALLO AT 50.1F OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE AT A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 17LBS AT $78 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENTS NOT LABLED IN STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PANTRY NEAR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A SPLASH GUARD TO PROTECT CLEAN DISHWARE STORED NEXT TO SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED COOKING AND SERVING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 32025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE GARAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATORS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
MAR 12023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 1
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE/MOP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
APR 292022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 29
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PANTRY WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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AUG 22021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISHES STORAGE RACK.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUN 122020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 12
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RICE STORED IN A GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Backflow preventer not located to be serviced and maintained. Instructed to provide an approved backflow preventer or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
JUN 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED BASMATI RICE,COOKED BLACK BEANS, DICED TOMATES, COOKED YUCCA (COUS COUS), WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS REFRIGERATED, COOKED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATON VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED .
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED NO PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED FOIL USED AS A LINER ON EQUIPMENT RACKS NEXT TO GRILL AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILTY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 212018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 21
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK.
MAY 42017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN DISHWAHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT COVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 212016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM SURFACE AND STORAGE RACKS IN ALL OF THE REACH IN COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
MAR 22016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE DINING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA OR USE SHATTER PROOF BULBS (MUST BE ABLE TO PROVE THEY ARE SHATTER PROOF).
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
MAR 312015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST OR INCLUDE IT ON THE MENU.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAR 182014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 18
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
AUG 152013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE DRY GOODS PANTRY SHELVES ARE STICKY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE EAST REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER HAS A HOLE, REPAIR THE HOLE.
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