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The Little India Restaurant

1109 W BRYN MAWR AVE, Chicago, IL 60660 · Cook County

128cited violations
10serious tier
23inspections
46tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1892841
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026171
2025160
2024180
2023120
20221100
2021120
20201120
2019121
20182130
2017172
20163102
2015291
2014150
2013141
20122142
20112120
2010150

Inspections

  1. Jan 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 44F, CHICKEN AT 44-49F, BAKED POTATOES AT 46F, COOKED SPINACH AT 44F, AND COOKED CHICKPEAS AT 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINANTS. OBSERVED A LONG STRAND OF WHAT APPEARED TO BE HUMAN HAIR MIXED IN WITH PIECES OF FRIED CHICKEN SITTING ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOODS FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINANTS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SITTING ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  2. Mar 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IE: SALT, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      NOTED COOK WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      SOILED LINENS STORED IN THE OUTDOOR WALKWAY MUST BE IN A SEALED/COVERED CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL LINER FOR SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK FROM PIPING IN THE BASEMENT CEILING INTO A BUCKET AND ONTO THE FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED POOLING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

  3. Mar 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      NOTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKS LINE COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND ON FOODS. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED AND COOLED CHICKEN, LENTILS, VEGETABLES, AND SAUCES. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED TORN MESH SCREEN ON THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR WITH LARGE HOLES IN SCREEN. MUST REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING WITHOUT HOLES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL CLEAN POTS, PANS AND LARGE BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED BADLY DAMAGED, STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND KITCHEN.----BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALL NEXT TO COOKS LINE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION.

  4. Jan 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE REUSABLE CONTAINERS.

  5. Nov 1, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED HAND WASHING SINK THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY LOCATED AT THE REAR KITCHEN FOR DISHWASH AREA USE HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS, SUCH AS ASSORTED COOKED CHICKEN DISHES AND COOKED SPINACH ON SITE THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS WITHOUT ANY DATES OF ANY KIND. NO EXPIRATION DATES. REVIEWED, ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER NEXT TO THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM ARE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMER ACCESS. MUST PROTECT FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE REUSABLE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE BROKEN LID DOOR HANDLE ON THE COOK'S LINE COOLER. MUST REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      RAW WOOD ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE SHELVING ABOVE THE DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE UNUSED COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE BEING USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE WAS NOTED DIRTY.----BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WERE NOTED DIRTY.---INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2528549 ON 8-25-21 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #55- FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST SEAL WALLS/ CEILING USING DRYWALL, ETC. #44-: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON RACKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST STORE INVERTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Aug 25, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST SEAL WALLS/ CEILING USING DRYWALL, ETC.

  7. Jan 14, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATOR FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A USE BY DATE ON THE FOOD ITEM HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS STORED IN HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY BEFORE STORING IN UTENSIL HOLDER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE FOR RICE, SAUCE AND SUGAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP COOLER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATOR AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER FILLED WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LIGHTS MISSING FROM DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING IS NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  8. May 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND TCS FOOD INSIDE PREPARATION COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.FOUND 3 POUNDS GARBANZOS AT 48.4F, 2 POUNDS LENTILS AT 49.8F, 10 POUNDS CHICKEN AT 51.1F, 10 POUNDS COOKED DICED VEGETABLES AT 48.7F, AND 3POUNDS CHEESE AT 51.8F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 28 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD VALUE AT 100 DOLLARS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW ON ICE MACHNIE WATERLINE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

  9. Oct 23, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE ON REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

  10. Oct 15, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-601.11(A) OBSERVED DIRT AND PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE ON REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

  11. Mar 29, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HAND HANDLING READY TO EAT PRODUCTS: PUTTING FRESH CONDIMENTS ON CUSTOMERS PLATES. OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS CUTTING RAW CHICKEN,THEN WITH SAME GLOVED HANDS,HANDLED NON-FOOD ITEMS ON SHELF BY THE REAR DOOR,WITH GLOVED HANDS PUT HER HANDS INSIDE BAGS OF DRY SEASON AND SALT TO SEASON FOOD. EMPLOYEE DID NOT CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASK( FROM RAW PRODUCT,NON-FOOD ITEMS AND TO DRY FOOD PRODUCTS).INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING/GLOVES PROCEDURE GIVEN.OWNER CORRECTED PROBLEM.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PUT ON A WHITE CAP IN PREP AREA AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING CONTINUE TO COOK AND SERVE CUSTOMER PLATES AND TAKE OUT CONTAINERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPING CUTTING BOARDS WITHOUT SANITIZER SOLUTION:0ppm INSIDE THE BUCKET WERE LINENS ARE STORED BY THE WORKING STATION. ALSO FOUND SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK AT 10ppm. OWNER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,SERVED AND STORED. CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE ARE COPIES.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS,PLATES ETC INSIDE THE DRY FOOD AND YOGURT CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE FOR EACH FOOD,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS MUST BE REMOVED AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INCLUDED DEEP FRYER,FILTERS,HOOD CHAINS THAT HOLD HOOD,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRIMES ON BLADE OF CAN OPENER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID TILE.FLOOR TILES MUST BE SAME LEVEL OF OTHER FLOOR TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      BROKEN AND DIRTY TUBE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE KITCHEN ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE SAID LIGHT SHIELD

  12. Oct 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST SHIELD.

  13. Feb 10, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND SHELVING UNITS WITH RAW WOOD BY WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT RESTROOM. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Inspector Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

  14. Feb 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 57.5F CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 2POUNDS COOKED CHICK PEAS AT 57.4F, 5 POUNDS COOKED BEANS AT 55.9F, 5 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.9F, 1 POUND DICED TOMATOES AT 56.2F, AND 1 QUART WHIPPING CREAM AT 54.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS OF FOOD. MONETARY VALUE ABOUT 50.00 DOLLARS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND SHELVING UNITS WITH RAW WOOD BY WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT RESTROOM. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

  15. Jan 7, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT PREP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST/REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON WOOD SHELVES IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WOODEN SHELF RACK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND GAPS BETWEEN WALLS/FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND SEAL GAPS AT FLOOR BASE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS NOT ANSI STATE CERTIFIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE ANSI STATE CERTIFIED AND MUST HAVE NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

  16. Jan 5, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL NOT MAINTAINED, DRAIN PIPE LEAKING PROFUSELY AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/07/15). ESTABLISHMENT IS PUT ON 48 HOUR NOTICE BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT PREP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST/REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON WOOD SHELVES IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WOODEN SHELF RACK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND GAPS BETWEEN WALLS/FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND SEAL GAPS AT FLOOR BASE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS NOT ANSI STATE CERTIFIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE ANSI STATE CERTIFIED AND MUST HAVE NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

  17. Mar 12, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNIT ON TOP OF 3COMPARTMENT SINK.(TOOLS,ETC.)

  18. May 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 46.0F - 55.3F ON PREP COUNTER. (YOGURT AND CARROT 46.0F, MINT SAUCE 48.6F,FRIED BREADED POTATOES 47.3F, ONIONS 46.3F, CAULIFLOWER 47.1F,CHEESE 47.8F, LAMB STEW 55.3F AND CHICKEN 44.3F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 34LBS WORTH $125.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAY MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURE DURING PREPPING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER NOTE LABELED WITH NAME, DATE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED THICK BLACK DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FAN AT THE WINDOW OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  19. Jan 31, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      NEED TO REPAINT KITCHEN WALLS ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH FOOD SMOKE.

  20. Jan 23, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:LAMB AT TEMP OF 46.7F; DICED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 46.5F AND CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46,1F,FOOD MENTIONED WERE COOKED AND STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER(COOLER UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 37.9F).NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED UPON THE INSPECTION.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS #3 VALUE 28: CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77333-16

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR THE WASHROOM WITHOUT SOAP,OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF HAND LOTION LOCATED ABOVE THE SINK WHICH CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER STATED THAT WAS SOAP. EMPLOYEE(WAITER) STATED WE DON'T USE IT,ONLY USE THE OTHER SINK.CONTENTS INSIDE THE BOTTLE WAS HAND LOTION. OWNER SEND EMPLOYEE OUT TO BUY THE SOAP,WHICH WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000077333-16

    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. WE THE BUSINESS OWNER AND I OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RATS DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA(40 OR MORE DROPPINGS), UNDER THE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE ENTRANCE DOOR.NO FOOD IN BASEMENT,HOWEVER A LOT UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENTS.ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR/GROUND.WATER LEAKS FROM WATER PIPE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE,CLEAN FLOOR(REMOVE DROPPINGS).ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000077334-17

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-23-2011,REPORT# 579323 #30-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READ TO EAT FOODS IN COOLER #32- MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MOP SINK BY SIDE OF 3COMP.SINK DRAIN BOARD. #34-INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES. #38-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK #37-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR IN KITCHEN SERIOUS VIOALTION:7-42-090 HOOOO77334-17

    • 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. NEED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD STORED IN COOLERS,AND FREZEERS. AND DRY FOOD(FLOUR SUGAR ETC.)

    • 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. OBSERVED WOOD SERVING DISHES COVERED OVER AND OVER WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND REUSED OVER AND OVER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL WASH AND SANITIZE SERVING PLATE.WASH PLATES EVERY EACH USE

    • 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. REMOVE ALL DIRTY CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.REPLACE OR PAINT RUSTY SHELVES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(CLEAN POTS ARE STORED ON IT),NORTH SIDE.PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR(FOOD AND GRIMES BUILD-UP).DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREZEERS(ENCRUSTED FOOD)AND ALL PREP TABLES.

    • 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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN KITCHEN,SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES, COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • 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. NEED TO REPAINT KITCHEN WALLS ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH FOOD SMOKE.

    • 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. REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • 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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALSO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOTER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

  21. Feb 24, 2011 Consultation · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READ TO EAT FOODS IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IN COOLERS

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED SEAT COVERS IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MOP SINK BY SIDE OF 3COMP.SINK DRAIN BOARD.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK.

  22. Feb 23, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IN COOLERS

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED SEAT COVERS IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MOP SINK BY SIDE OF 3COMP.SINK DRAIN BOARD.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR IN KITCHEN.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK.

  23. Apr 20, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact of storage shelving, cooler shelving, not clean need cleaning(crevices).

    • 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 under heavy equipment, storage shelving need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning.

    • 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 prep areas need cleaning, ceilings in bathrooms need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.missing light shield inside canopy shall be provided.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen prep areas, dining room, and bathroom need detailed cleaning.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.