The Indian Garden Restaurant

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	3	6	0
2025	3	18	4
2024	2	16	1
2023	1	4	1
2022	1	3	0
2021	2	16	0
2020	1	4	0
2019	2	3	0
2018	3	16	1
2017	2	7	0
2016	2	12	0
2015	1	6	0
2014	2	13	0
2013	2	15	1
2012	1	9	0
2011	1	4	0
2010	3	9	2

Jun 24, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASH AREA HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

May 18, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 17, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID UPDATED CITY OF FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

COOKLINE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT EDGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASH AREA HOT WATER VALVE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Sep 23, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Sep 9, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT AND SEVERAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. AN MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS WITH SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2623136 DATED SEPTEMBER 2ND 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST. OBSERVED 12 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Sep 2, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT PLACED HAND SANITIZER IN SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SOAP IS STORED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PLACED HAND WASHING SOAP AT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANTIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. DISH MACHINE IN USE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CHLORINE DISH MACHINES PROVIDE A MINIMUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIMELY BUILD UP. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.
Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CHICKEN ON BUFFET LINE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 90 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($25) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #22
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-73 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/8 GALLON HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, 25 GALLONS YOGURT, AND 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN CURRY ($78). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED IN-HOUSE MADE YOGURT WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE HACCP PLAN FOR IN-HOUSE MADE YOGURT. YOGURT DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #22) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED IN HOUSE MADE YOGURT WITH NO APPROVED VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE VARIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS. MANAGER THAWING MEAT BY SETTING SAID MEAT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: ON WALLS, IN SOAP DISPENSER IN KITCHEN, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON LIGHT SWITCH IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BURIED UNDERNEATH ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ICE SCOOP IS STORED WITHOUT CONTAMINATING ICE.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BURIED UNDERNEATH ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ICE SCOOP IS STORED WITHOUT CONTAMINATING ICE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY 1 FAUCET WHICH IS UNABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS ABLE TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT AND SEVERAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. AN MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SOIL THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS WITH SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 12, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 7, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISHROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE. BUS PANS STACKED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AND DIRTY PANS IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION HAS BEEN COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR A NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND BULK STORAGE ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DRY STORAGE AND BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 3 IN DRY STORAGE BEHIND BULK STORAGE CONTAINES, AND AT BAR AREA 3 ON WALL THAT LICENSES ARE POSTED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONALLY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED INADEQUATE PROTECTION IS PROVIDED, AT SELF SERVICE BUFFET AREAS IN FRONT OF FACILITY, FOR DESSERT AREA AND HOT AREA OF FOOD BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIERS AT EACH SELF SERVE BUFFET AREAS IN FACILITY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED NO SIGN ON THE PREMISES TO INFORM CUSTOMERS TO USE A CLEAN PLATE FOR EACH TRIP TO THE BUFFET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOKER WALLS, FLOORS AND SHELVES ALSO ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN FREEZERS IN KITCHEN/REAR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK LEAKING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM VALVE CONNECTION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES KITCHEN/PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP AND DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND DRY STORE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN/ PREP AREA AND IN HOOD SYSTEM A BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULB INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

Sep 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF CHILLI PANEER @60.4-71.0F, 50 LBS COOKED LAMB @ 68.3F,100 LBS CURRIED GREEN PEAS RANGING BETWEEN 54.2F-78.5F, 50LBS COOKED ONIONS AND SAUCE @68.5F, ALL STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS OF CURRY SAUCE @76F AND 10 LBS TOMATO SAUCE @69.3F STORED ON PREP TABLE DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING THIS TIME.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN PREP, WIC, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS LOCATED IN FREEZER STORED INSIDE OF FREEZER BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ONLY IN FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS. MUST MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS, AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Obstructed hand wash sinks at main kitchen , a large pot placed in front of hand sink blocking easy access to hand sink, instructed to keep all hand sinks accessible. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

large spoons stored in standing water at cook, line. instructed to keep in temp controlled water or under running cold water.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ice scoop stored on top of ice cubes at bar ice bin. and on top of dusty ice maker. instructed to keep in a clean container.

Jun 7, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE (FACILITY HAS PROCEDURE). MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED DISH RACKS FOR DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE RESIDUE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TANDOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR LID TO FIT PROPERLY. OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER (TAPE USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR). MUST REPAIR HANDLE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

May 25, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE (FACILITY HAS PROCEDURE). MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A COMMERCIAL, LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE, COMPLETE WITH A RECENT SERVICE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED DISH RACKS FOR DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE RESIDUE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TANDOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR LID TO FIT PROPERLY. OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER (TAPE USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR). MUST REPAIR HANDLE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE LOWER INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

Aug 26, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( LAMB, CHICKEN....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT AT DISH ROOM HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

TRAPPED DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLUE-BOARD NOTED IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Oct 9, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Sep 30, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MOP CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN 3-COMP SINK AND TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SURFACE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Oct 11, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO OR ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16 (A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER -69.8F, 25LBS OF LAMB CURRY, AT VALUE OF $113: DATE 101018 -68.6F, 50LBS OF GOAT CURRY, AT A VALUE OF $226:DATE 101018 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 75LBS AT A TOTAL VALUE OF$339.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET TABLEWARE/CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AND NOT PROTECTED ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT GLASSWARE AND STORE FLATWARE IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.13- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY LOCATION OR INSTALL DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -DISH MACHINE AREA -THROUGHOUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- OBSERVED RUST STAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS ADJACENT TO REAR DISH MACHINE ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/REPLACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16- OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ALONG BACK SPLASH AREA OF DISHES MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

May 17, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

May 9, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED SALAD TRAY WITHOUT SNEEZE GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER AT BUFFET SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR SALAD TRAY BUFFET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

STAND UP 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS/DOOR SEALS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS/DOOR SEALS AT SAID COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED PEELING PAPER FROM CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES WHICH MUST BE ON PREMISES.

Nov 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD CONTAINER NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPSIDE DOWN TO ELIMINATE CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND MOLDY CEILING IN DISH WASHING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEDNED TO INSTALL VENTILATION TO THE SMALL CONFINED DISH ROOM SPACE.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OPEN EMPLOYEES DRINKS ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS, EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.

Jan 12, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY NET TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO FOOD AND SPICE RACKS IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MOLDY CEILING IN DISH WASHING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEDNED TO INSTALL VENTILATION TO THE SMALL CONFINED DISH ROOM SPACE.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Feb 11, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALUMINUM FOIL IS BEING USED TO LINE FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: IN THE LENTIL CRISP CONTAINER, ON THE ROLLING RACK SHELVES AND COOK LINE PREP COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CAN OPENER, THE SHELVING IN THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BROOMS AND MOPS IN THE MOP CLOSET STORED WITH THE BRISTLE SIDES IN CONTACT WITH THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MOPS AND BROOMS DURING STORAGE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD PREP COUNTERS IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

Feb 4, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

5 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED NEAR THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALUMINUM FOIL IS BEING USED TO LINE FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: IN THE LENTIL CRISP CONTAINER, ON THE ROLLING RACK SHELVES AND COOK LINE PREP COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CAN OPENER, THE SHELVING IN THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES NEAR THE DISHROOM PREP SINK AND IN THE COOK LINE NEAR THE STOVE THAT ARE ACCUMULATING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE TILES.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE ACCUMULATING MOLD AND FOOD DEBRIS: NEAR THE KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR THE LOADING SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE AND NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN THE WALLS. CONDENSATION AND MOLD IS ACCUMULATING ON THE COLD WATER PIPING THAT RUNS ACROSS THE CEILING OF THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPING AND INSULATE THE COLD WATER PIPING TO PREVENT CONDENSATION BUILD-UP. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA GREASE TRAP APPROX. 2 SQ. FT. LARGE. AND A 2 INCH LONG HOLE IN THE WALL ON THE CLEAN SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PATCH THE HOLES.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

THE LIGHTING IS BURNT OUT IN THE FIXTURES NEAR THE KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNT OUT BULBS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BROOMS AND MOPS IN THE MOP CLOSET STORED WITH THE BRISTLE SIDES IN CONTACT WITH THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MOPS AND BROOMS DURING STORAGE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD PREP COUNTERS IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

Feb 4, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT DISHES STORED ON RACK AT REAR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE AND DISH RACKS AT REAR.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN FOOD SPILLS SPLASHED ON CEILING AT POTS/PANS STORAGE AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING AND MOLD IN DISHROOM AREA. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT UPPER LEVEL STORAGE AREA AT REAR. MUST REMOVE/PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVDE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.

Apr 10, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER BASE IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND SHELVING COVERED BY PLASTIC IN THE PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS NEAR THE DOORWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT 3 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL 3 DRAIN PLUGS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET MOP SITTING IN THE MOP BUCKET IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT MOPS.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Mar 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT NOTED ON DISH WAHING MACHINE ROOM, DETERIORATED WINDOW CASING IN SAME ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER. ISNTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/HOLDER.

Sep 23, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON THE SPICE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TIN FOIL FROM THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND SHELVING UNDER THE BAR.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

Aug 28, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE HOT AND COLD BUFFET LINES AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE HOT BUFFET LINE: CHICKEN AT 93.3-111.0F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE COLD BUFFET LINE: YOGURT SAUCE AT 55.0F, VEGETABLE SALAD AT 64.7F, LENTIL IN YOGURT AT 64.5F, RICE MILK AT 60.1F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: YOGURT AT 44.7F, COOKED EGGPLANT SAUCE AT 47.6F, COOKED PEAS IN SAUCE AT 45.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED # OF FOOD WORTH $225. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON THE SPICE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TIN FOIL FROM THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND SHELVING UNDER THE BAR.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

Sep 27, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR. CONTAINERS AND BAGS OF DRY FOOD ITEMS LEFT OPEN AND ON THE FLOOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLOSED CONTAINER OFF THE FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE CUPS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ICE SCOOP HUNG BY A STAINED STRING, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE, ICE MAKER UPPER SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELVES THROUGH OUT DISH WASHING AREA COVERED WITH SOILED CARDBOARD AND NOT CLEAN SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND KEEP SHELVES CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DRY ENCRUSTED FOODS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING GROUT AT DISH WASHING AREA FLOOR, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER FOOD PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT, DAMAGED SECTIONS OF THE WALL AND HOLES NOTED BY PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. WALLS BY DISH WAHING AREA WITH WITH BLACK FILM AND SPOTS ON WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WAHING AREA ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS AREA.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN THE WARMEST PART.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER NOTE IN DISH WASHING AREA, DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANAIZE.

Nov 21, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST STORE MOPS AND MOP BUCKET AWAY FROM CLEAN POTS STORAGE SHELVES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, FAN COVERS IN PREP AND STAND UP COOLERS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, LOOSE CAULKING AT WALK-IN COOLER CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LISTED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS NOTED ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO HAND SINK PROVIDED AT BAR AREA WHERE DAIRY DRINKS ARE MIXED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

May 28, 2010 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

May 24, 2010 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55.2 DEGREES. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 4 LBS EGG PLANT DISH 54.2 DEGREES, SPINACH DISH 4 LBS @ 56.7, PEAS IN TOMATO SAUCE 4 LBS @ 55.8, GARBANZO BEANS IN SAUCE 4 LBS @ 54.7 DEGREES. 13 QUARTS OF CREAM @ 54.6. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 30LBS TOTAL CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. ALL WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Jan 14, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN ALL DRY STORAGE AREAS, EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOMS AND DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN DISH AREA AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR TO STOP LEAK.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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