Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen

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Inspections

1. Jun 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN THE GREASE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE DEEP FRYER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2. Jun 20, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

3. Jun 10, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD IN COOLERS LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. NO LABELS NOTED ON SEVERAL FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, COOKED STEWS. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF PROVIDING AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     1ST FLOOR PREP TWO DOOR COOLER NOT OPERATING AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 58F. NO FOODS INSIDE COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     KITCHEN REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM AND TORN MESH SCREEN WITH OPENINGS AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF THE DOOR AND MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     ALL STORED CHEMICALS UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A GUARD EDGES OF THE SPLASH GUARDS ON THE HAND WASHING SINKS.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS SPLASH GUARDS ON SHELVING NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HAND SINK.----PRESSED WOOD SHELVING ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE PLUMBERS PUTTY AS A SEALANT ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SEPARATORS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZATION LEVELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH WASHING MACHINE BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     METAL BACKSPLASH OF THE STOVE DIRTY WITH BURNT FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE DINING ROOM WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AND DISH AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-16-24 REPORT #2604742 #55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE SOUTH END BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS/REFRIGERATION UNITS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING,(NO MILK CRATES FOR STORING OR ELEVATING ITEMS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

4. Oct 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED SLIGHT OPENING ON TOP OF THE MIDDLE DIVIDER OF THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR APPLY A LIGHT WELD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE SOUTH END BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS/REFRIGERATION UNITS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING,(NO MILK CRATES FOR STORING OR ELEVATING ITEMS).

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANEL ON EAST WALL DIRECTLY BEHIND THE CONDIMENT STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID WALL SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

5. Dec 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR NEAR GRIDDLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

6. Apr 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.

   • Severity not stated

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

     INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE/REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACKMOLD LIKE BUILD UP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

7. Mar 19, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Mar 12, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND DUMPLINGS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

9. Oct 22, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS BUT IN-COMPLETE SUPPLY KIT(NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (CHICKEN,SAUCES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ON SITE. COS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED AT BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET. -

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS AND TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES,TOPS/SIDES OF COOKING STOVE,INTERIORS OF COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN. -

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN WASHROOMS MISSING LIDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE FOOD DEBRI SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

10. Jun 20, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF KITCHEN HAND SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      KITCHENWARE PLATES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MAKER IN BAR AREA AND UTILITY MOP SINK IN BASEMENT SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS COFFEE ESPRESSO UNIT, BROKEN WINE COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. -

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -