Himalayan Restaurant

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	2	0
2025	2	13	2
2024	2	8	3
2023	2	17	4
2022	1	6	0
2020	3	12	1
2019	1	11	0
2018	2	12	2
2017	1	2	0

Mar 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE AND SHELVING NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 24, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DISHWASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Sep 23, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/ SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SUCH AS 33LBS OF COOKED CHICK PEAS AT 50.2F, 30LBS OF DICE CHICKEN SOUP/STEW AT 50.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 63LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DISHWASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL RICE COOKER POT (WITH RICE INSIDE) BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Mar 18, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength FOUND RINSE BASIN BUILT IN STOPPER INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING'S EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Mar 12, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 72F - 78F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. SINK SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED POTAOES, LENTILS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 58F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM DISHWASHING AREA, . MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 45 LBS $250. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND RINSE BASIN BUILT IN STOPPER INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING'S EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Jul 20, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND A ONE INCH GAP UNDER THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FACILITY MUST REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL RICE COOKER POT (WITH RICE INSIDE) BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Jul 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER GRAB READY TO EAT FOODS WITH HIS BARE HANDS OUT OF THE FRYER BASKET AND PLACE THE FOOD IN A TO-GO CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE TONGS, UTENSILS OR PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-703.11 OBSERVED A DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING COOKING EQUIPMENT UTENSILS AND ONLY WASHING (WITH DETERGENT) AND RINSING COOKING EQUIPMENT UTENSILS WITHOUT APPLYING SANITIZER BY THE IMMERSION OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UTENSIL IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SET UP TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR; OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 48F-51.8F AND WITH THE PREPARED DATES OF 7/16/23 ON THE CONTAINERS, OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LBS OF FRIED CHEESE RANGING FROM 50F-51F WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING DATES ON THE CONTAINER AND ABOUT 1/2 LB OF DICED TOMATOES AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL TCS FOODS DISCARDED VALUED AT $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 50F-55F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND A ONE INCH GAP UNDER THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FACILITY MUST REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL RICE COOKER POT (WITH RICE INSIDE) BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

May 11, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE SIDES AND UNDER SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ALL LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ALL HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 27, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND 7 POTS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SAID POTS ALSO CAN NOT FIT IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE TO ADEQUATELY: WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID POTS, REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES OR INSTALL WAREWASHING SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR BIGGEST POT TO BE SUBMERGED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND 3 COMP SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Oct 22, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND 7 POTS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SAID POTS ALSO CAN NOT FIT IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE TO ADEQUATELY: WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID POTS, REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES OR INSTALL WAREWASHING SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR BIGGEST POT TO BE SUBMERGED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND 3 COMP SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Core
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2355530 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. 2-102.13 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY EMPLOYEE MAINTAINING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 6-501.11 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON THE CAULK AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SLIME.

Oct 21, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND CHLORINE BASED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND HELD BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SAID EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WITHOUT LABELING( COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGGPLANT, COOKED LENTILS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED A LARGE BULK CONTAINER (5-8 GALLONS) OF YOGURT MADE ON SITE SITTING IN WALK IN COOLER. FOUND 1 GALLON OF YOGURT AND TO GO YOGURT SMOOTHIE IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FOOD SERVICE AREA. MANGER STATES YOGURT IS MADE ON SITE AND IS AS AN INGREDIENT IN THE COOKING PROCESS. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 - 15 GALLONS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT ROUGHLY $150. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR HACCP PLAN APPROVAL BEFORE PRODUCING ANY FURTHER YOGURT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION # 29. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION # 29.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND 7 POTS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SAID POTS ALSO CAN NOT FIT IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE TO ADEQUATELY: WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID POTS, REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES OR INSTALL WAREWASHING SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR BIGGEST POT TO BE SUBMERGED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND 3 COMP SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2355530 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. 2-102.13 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY EMPLOYEE MAINTAINING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 6-501.11 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON THE CAULK AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Dec 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF THE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITAITON ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS SUCH AS DOUGH, CHICKEN, AND CUT VEGETABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH NOT DATE MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS WITH THE PREP DATE AND 7 DAY DISPOSAL DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED A LARGE BUCKET OF YOGURT MADE ON SITE SITTING IN WALK IN COOLER. PIC STATED THAT THEY MAKE THE YOGURT ON SITE AND USE IT AS AN INGREDIENT IN THE COOKING PROCESS. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT ROUGHLY $65. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR HACCP PLAN APPROVAL BEFORE PRODUCING ANY FURTHER YOGURT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29. CITATION ISSUED UNDER #29.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME SUCH AS SUGAR, FLOUR, SALT, ETC.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON THE CAULK AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SLIME.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY EMPLOYEE MAINTAINING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Jul 5, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jun 26, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(91F), UTILITY SINK (88F) NOR AT THE DISH MACHINE(95F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A TEMPRATURE OF AT LEAST 110F AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. EMPLOYEE ADJUSTED HOT WATER VALVE ON THE HOT WATER HEATER DURING THE INSPECTION AND THE WATER AT ALL SAID SINKS REACHED AND MAINTAINED 110F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND GROUND AROUND GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TO THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING AND WASTE WATER BACKING UP, WHEN A COMPARTMENT IS FILLED UP AND THEN DRAINED, FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THERE IS NO WASTE WATER BACK UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN ANY COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY A RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND MAINTAIN. INSPECTION SUMMARY ISSUED AND POSTED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICK PEAS, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER, PREP COOLERS AND 2 DOOR REEFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED DESSERTS (BAKLAVA) FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE PREP TABLES AND ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A MATTRESS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 14, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE HAS FOOD AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST REATTACH THE LOOSE PANEL ABOVE THE MOP SINK AND SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.

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