Curry On Fire

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Inspections

1. Mar 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

2. Feb 27, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUSTY VENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

3. Apr 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. THE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED PREPARED, READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE AND COOKED VEGETABLE MIXTURE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES FOR ANY PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED A BAG OF POTATOES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

4. May 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINERS FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW HAND SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SEAL HOLES IN BRICK WALL LOCATED IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB (FAR LEFT) UNDER VENTILATION HOOD WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

5. Aug 11, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED YOGURT SMOOTHIES (MANGO LASSI & ROSE LASSI) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY AND INGREDIENTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA NEAREST RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

6. Nov 18, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Aug 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH IMPROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS)LABELS ON ALL TCS FOODS (CURRY LAMB, COOKED CHICKEN, LENTILS, YOGURTS ETC), PREPARED ON SITE, READY TO EAT AND REFRIGERATED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED NO COMMON NAME LABELS ON WORKING INGREDIENTS NEXT TO STOVE IN THE PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA, ALONGSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR, AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HOLDER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

8. Apr 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS (DEEP FREEZER). USE CLEAR, FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FLOOR (ENTER BASEMENT FROM OUTSIDE).

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN FILTERS.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND ADD ADDITIONAL STORAGE RACKS.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

9. Jun 6, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     BRICK WALL AND UNFINISHED CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,