Masala Magic
1009-1011 N ORLEANS ST, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2982917
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 35 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 17, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALL WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR ON THE PREP TABLE AND THOSE STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE WITH WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED VERY LARGE POTS USED FOR COOKING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. TOO LARGE TO FIT INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEEDURE AS TO HOW LARGE ITEMS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED...REMOVE LARGE POTS FROM FACILITY OR PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WILL ALLOW PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF LARGE COOKWARE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COOLING UNITS TWO DOOR REACH IN, IN THE REAR AND THE SMALLER ONE DOOR PREP COOLING UNIT IN THE COOKING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING AS WELL AS THE HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE FRONT FOODSERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DTAIL CLEANING FROM A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER/SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM BROKEN (MISSING) IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED MAKING EASY FOR HAND WASHING.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE FRONT UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE BASE BOARD OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK AND THE UTILITY SINK HANGING FROM THE WALL WITH THE INSIDE OF THE WALL VISIBLE WITH POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LOWER WALL AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM HEAVY DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD VETILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 10, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS AT BELOW HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 68-106 DEGREES INTERNAL TEMPERATURES (PHOTO VERIFIED) CHICKEN 91...CHICKEN 106...GOAT 95.9...CHICKEN 97.2... MANAGER AGREED AT OWN WILL TO THROW AWAY AND DENATURE ALL ITEMS. APPROX 80 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROX $220.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN PREVIOUSLY THAWED HELD AT (68.4) DEGREES. INFORMED THAT TEMPERATURES FOR COLD HOLDING SHOULD BE 41 DEGREES OR LOWER FOR PROPER HOLDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DENATURE WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION AND TOSS INTO TRASH. APPROX 30LBS VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005(A&B) CITATION ISSUED. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPAPRED FOODS (CHICKEN,GOAT,COOKED VEGETABLES STORED IN TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR WITH NO LABELS OR DATES PREPARED OR USE BY DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF CHICKEN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (MANAGER STATED THAT THEY USED HOT WATER USED TO THAW CHICKEN (68.4) DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER COLD (COLD CONTINOUS)RUNNING WATER UNTIL THAWED OR IN COOLING UNIT UNTIL THAWED AS A MEANS OF FOOD SAFETY.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITHOUT A FORM OF HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR SOME FORM OF HAIR RESTRAINT BEING A HAIRNET,HAT OR OTHER TO KEEP HAIR BACK AND MAINTAINED WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALL WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR ON THE PREP TABLE AND THOSE STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE WITH WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED VERY LARGE POTS USED FOR COOKING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. TOO LARGE TO FIT INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEEDURE AS TO HOW LARGE ITEMS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED...REMOVE LARGE POTS FROM FACILITY OR PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WILL ALLOW PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF LARGE COOKWARE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COOLING UNITS TWO DOOR REACH IN, IN THE REAR AND THE SMALLER ONE DOOR PREP COOLING UNIT IN THE COOKING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING AS WELL AS THE HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE FRONT FOODSERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DTAIL CLEANING FROM A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER/SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM BROKEN (MISSING) IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED MAKING EASY FOR HAND WASHING.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE FRONT UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE FACILITY NORTH END WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF ITEMS AND BAGS OF TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE SPACE FOR HARBORING AND FEEDING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND THE SIDE OF THE FACILITY NORTH END WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF ITEMS AND BAGS OF TRASH AS A RESULT OF NOT HAVING SPACE IN THE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE SPACE FOR HARBORING AND FEEDING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE BASE BOARD OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK AND THE UTILITY SINK HANGING FROM THE WALL WITH THE INSIDE OF THE WALL VISIBLE WITH POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LOWER WALL AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM HEAVY DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD VETILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 1, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST UPGADE HOUSE KEEPING ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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Severity not stated
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Oct 2, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 75.5F (SHELF), LAMB 47F, SOUP 58.4F, FISH 47.1F, YOGURT 48F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED PRODUCTS OF 2O LBS WORTH $250 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
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 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST UPGADE HOUSE KEEPING ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Serious
Priority
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Jul 23, 2025 Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE DINING AREA NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS).
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILAGE INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PER CITY CODE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST UPGADE HOUSE KEEPING ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 25, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING HOT ITEMS AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT:-BEANS 114>4F, FISH 83.3F, CAULIFLOWER 83.3F, RICE 128F, BEEF 82.7F, CHICKEN 83.9F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $650.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 91.5F, BEEF 47F/48F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED PRODUCTS. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR INVENTORY THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE DINING AREA NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS).
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILAGE INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PER CITY CODE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST UPGADE HOUSE KEEPING ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIFE SITTING BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UNTINSELS WHEN NOT USING IN A CLEAN DRY AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FLOUR AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SERVICE WINDOW LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN/FRONT SERVICE AREA INNER WALL MISSING WALL COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND COVER TO MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT JUST BEYOND THE TOILET ROOMS WITH A BUILD UP OF ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ALSO IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS
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Severity not stated
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Sep 9, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11: OBSERVED DIM REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 26, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AND MEN'S STALL WITH TOILET. OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT WORKING AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY, AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN'S WASHROOM, IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM AND AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES, SIGNAGE SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED METAL STEM THEMOMETERS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN ENSURING ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF DINING ROOM PARKING LOT ENTRANCE DOOR, SIDES AND BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR STORAGE, AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE(ORLEANS ST) AND SIDES, BASE AND CORNERS OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR OF PARKING LOT ENTRANCE DOOR NEAR ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED TWO LARGE POTS IN THE FACILITY TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPES OF SAID SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED ALL THREE DOORS OF WASHROOMS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIM REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND ALL GENDER WASHROOM OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTICATE SHALL PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.