Arya Bhavan
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2011, Arya Bhavan has 17 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Arya Bhavan is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 15, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 27, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SPICES ETC).
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Feb 26, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY INSIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK COMING FROM GREASE TRAP IN REAR PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR. MUST REPAIR WITH NEW LIGHT BULBS.
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Feb 24, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COMING UP FROM THE TWO OTHER 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED AT MAIN PREP AREA. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. ALSO OBSERVED A LARGE LEAK AT PIPES UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY INSIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR. MUST REPAIR WITH NEW LIGHT BULBS.
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Apr 22, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNECESSARY CLUTTER ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKINGG. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL TCS FOODS WITH EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN SEVEN DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY SPICE AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING. ALL SHELVING MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TO CEILING RAW WOODEN ELECTRICAL MOUNTING POLE IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED SEALED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE SOUTH WALL ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE WASH BASIN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.-----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT USED AT THE WALL SURROUNDING PIPING AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CUT/REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----HOLE IN THE CEILING AROUND THE WOODEN FLOOR TO CEILING ELECTRICAL MOUNTING POLE. MUST SEAL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jul 6, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET (ATTACHED WITH DUCK TAPE) AT THE DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE TUBBING OF THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND REGROUT FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE 1ST FLOOR USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Sep 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE WITH RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ON COOKING LINE IN FRONT KITCHEN. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON LARGE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS MUST CONTAIN THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE DISHWASHER AND INOPERABLE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REMOVE NON WORKING EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 24, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces, of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas under storage shelving, heavy equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in rear kitchen area by walk in cooler had holes, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage. Excess debris and clutter, and old equipment in rear kitchen area shall be removed.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Aug 26, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH FOOD DEBRIS,INCLUDED INSIDE THE COOLER UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS ON BOTH KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEAN. MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ,MAINTAIN.ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.SWEEP SAID AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK EXPOSED HAND SINK AT WALL IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS FOR THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS ,INSIDE THE COOLER UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BLACK MOLD INSIDE THE CABINET OF WASH BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ REPLACE SAID AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH FOOD DEBRIS,INCLUDED INSIDE THE COOLER UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS ON BOTH KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEAN. MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ,MAINTAIN.ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.SWEEP SAID AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 25, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED,AT SECOND KITCHEN AREA,WATER IS LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE BOX.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL / REPLACE BOX. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS ,INSIDE THE COOLER UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BLACK MOLD INSIDE THE CABINET OF WASH BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ REPLACE SAID AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH FOOD DEBRIS,INCLUDED INSIDE THE COOLER UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS ON BOTH KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEAN. MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ,MAINTAIN.ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.SWEEP SAID AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 21, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed, kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heaving equipment, front counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in dining area had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen area, coolers, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Jul 5, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 26, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 580236 DATED 4/6/11. #31- SKEWERS IMPROPERLY STORED STORED BETWEEN WALL AND CONDUITS IN KITCHEN. MUST STORE UTENSILS IN SANITARY AND PROTECTED MANNER.#33- MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CONTAINERS OF THE SPICES ESPECIALLY THE LIDS AND EXTERIOR PARTS. #34- REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED/ENCRUSTED DEBRIS FROM WALL JUNCTION BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING ON IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.#38- HEAVY LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. AND BULK CONTAINERS AND SPICES CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL BULK CONTAINERS, INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER,ALL SIDES AND EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL, STOVE AND CLAY OVEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOT HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED (PLASTIC CONTAINERS, OLD POTS AND PANS, PERSONAL ITEMS, ETC.) TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Apr 6, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SKEWERS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND CONDUITS IN KITCHEN. MUST STORE UTENSILS IN A SANITARY AND PROTECTED MANNER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL OF THE MENS WASHROOM,WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK. GREASE BOX CONTAINER (BOTH REAR AND FRONT) NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIDS AND EXTERIORS, MAKE SURE THE LID IS SEALED TIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CONTAINERS OF THE SPICES, ESPECIALLY THE LIDS AND EXTERIOR PARTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE LEGS OF THE PREP TABLES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED/ENCRUSTED DEBRIS FROM WALL/FLOOR JUNCTION BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL STOCK/ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BOTH HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT INSIDE THE BOTH WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST AND RUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL REPAIR NEEDED AT REAR WALL ABOVE DOOR, COMPLETELY SEAL GAP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH HOOD WITH GREASE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE MENS WASHROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FIXTURES IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arya Bhavan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arya Bhavan on file is from Feb 14, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arya Bhavan?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Arya Bhavan.
Has Arya Bhavan's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Arya Bhavan have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Arya Bhavan means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Arya Bhavan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arya Bhavan is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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