Curry Kitchen

Year by year

Inspections

1. Apr 9, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLERS LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE OF MEAT GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVE BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2614980 DATED 4/2/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

2. Apr 2, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

     OBSERVED HOUSE MADE YOGURT ON SITE IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR AREA BEHIND KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $60. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE YOGURT PRODUCTION UNTIL VARIANCE IS GRANTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

     OBSERVED YOGURT MADE ON SITE WITHOUT A VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST APPLY TO CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR A VARIANCE. SEE COMMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION IS COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLERS LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE OF MEAT GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVE BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIM ON TOP OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ON FLOORS AND WALLS NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

3. Aug 7, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE 2 WALK-IN COOLERS, DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE 2 WALK IN COOLERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED GREASE REFUSE CONTAINER CREATING A NUISANCE OF ODOR. RELOCATE EXTERIOR GREASE REFUSE CONTAINER FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE TO ALLEY.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED GREASE/REFUSE CONTAINER WITH ILL FITTING CAP/IN POOR REPAIR WITHIN OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE LOCATED AT REAR EXIT OF FACILTIY. GREASE CONTAINER MUST HAVE TIGHT FITTING LID AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR.