JUN 29
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TIKKA N CURRY.
BEAT. 40/100
400 S FINANCIAL PL · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 29, 2021 · passed
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 222021FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2021
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2. 7-38-012.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAR 172020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING FAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVING AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN VENTS INSIDE OF HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUL 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED DIGITAL THERMOMETER ON FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NOT ACCURATE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 252017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 25
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 222017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PUTTING ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS IN PREPARATION TO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, TOUCHING THEIR BODY, HANDLING MONEY, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FOIL WRAPPED AROUND THE PIPES/CONDUITS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE HAS SYRUP BUILD UP ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR TILE AT THE SIDE ENTRANCE OF THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA (WHERE THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED) IS CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MAINTAIN SAME.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING. MAINTAIN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND ON THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, THERE IS A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL LEAKS. MAINTAIN SAME.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES, EQUIPMENT, ETC. NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHICH MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM. MAINTAIN SAME.
SEP 152016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND FIVE LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, 4 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ADN RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. SERRIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM PROPT OPEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TOILET ROOM DOOR CLOSED DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY TO KITCHEN
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
FEB 272015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FEB 27
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NOTICE OF CLOSURE SIGN OBSRTUCTED IN VIOLATION OF 7-42-050. AREA SUPERVISOR OBSERVED THE NOTICE OF CLOSURE SIGN THAT WAS PLACED ON THE EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT ON 2-25-15 COMPLETELY COVERED WITH A BROWN OBJECT. ADVISED THE OWNER THAT THE NOTICE OF CLOSURE SIGN MUST BE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED WHERE THE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FEB 252015FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2015
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 45.1 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 131LBS OF COOKED PORK, COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED PASTA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-61.4 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. NOTED WATER ON SITE AT 48 DEGREES F. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FRYERS, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE WASHROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER, ALONG WALLS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND UNDER SINKS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, ALONG SIDE AND BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSER, AROUND THE MOP SINK AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE THE LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES AND FANS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE THE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE MILK CRATES,PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE LARGE HOSE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER INSPECTION.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 272014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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