Chicago Curry House
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2010, Chicago Curry House has 26 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited 14 times.
Chicago Curry House's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING CAULK ON HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND RECAULK HANDSINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS BY DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Sep 25, 2025
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD IN "FOOD GRADE" BAGS/CONTAINERS THAT ARE INTENDED FOR MULTI-USE PURPOSE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED AND SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Sep 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 49.2-57F, 20-30LBS OF DICED COOKED LAMB AT 50.8-57F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, COOKED LAMB IN 2 DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND LOW TEMP DISHWASHING MACHINE ROOM AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO THEM LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED AND SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD IN "FOOD GRADE" BAGS/CONTAINERS THAT ARE INTENDED FOR MULTI-USE PURPOSE.
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Apr 22, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Found multiple containers of cooked TCS food ( chicken, lamb, peas...) held in walk-in cooler for more than 24hrs not marked with discard date, instructed manager to mark such food containers with discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Broken thermometer in prep low boy cooler, instructed to provide.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: bulk food container not labeled with the correct food items name. Instructed to label
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using milk jugs as a multi-use utensils to store mango drinks, instructed not to use old milk jugs as a multi-use container.
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Oct 19, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS THAT STORE INGREDIENTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED SOILED INSECT TRAPS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED INSECT TRAPS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS BEING WASHED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REUSED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED PREP COOLER GASKETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 2, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS, INSIDE OF A 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 57F, OBSERVED 1/2 LB OF COOKED BEEF AT 58F AND OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHEESE AT 56F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS THAT STORE INGREDIENTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED SOILED INSECT TRAPS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED INSECT TRAPS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS BEING WASHED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REUSED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED PREP COOLER GASKETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 26, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN DUMPSTER/ PAPER STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL WOOD TO MAKE WOOD SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED AND SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Aug 18, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CURRY CHICKEN AND CHICKPEA SOUP AT 47 F IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF CURRY CHICKEN AND 5 POUNDS OF CHICKPEA SOUP ($150). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN INSIDE PAPER STORAGE AND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SA AREANITIZE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN PAPER STORAGE AND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AREA ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN DUMPSTER/ PAPER STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL WOOD TO MAKE WOOD SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED AND SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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May 19, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LID/COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION OVER FOOD WHILE STORED IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND OTHER UNIT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-101.16 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING OLD SPONGE TO CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE SPONGES REGULARLY TO AVOID MICRO ORGANISM BUILD UP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN DUMPSTER/ PAPER STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL WOOD TO MAKE WOOD SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS
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May 12, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CURRY SAUCE AND YOGURT COOLING IN A SOUP POT TOO LARGE FOR COOLING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE SHALLOW PANS TO COOL FOODS DOWN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN INSIDE PAPER STORAGE AND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LID/COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION OVER FOOD WHILE STORED IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND OTHER UNIT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING OLD SPONGE TO CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE SPONGES REGULARLY TO AVOID MICRO ORGANISM BUILD UP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN DUMPSTER/ PAPER STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL WOOD TO MAKE WOOD SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS
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Dec 29, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (CHICKEN, SOUP, YOGURT, AND COOKED VEGETABLES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. DATE MARKS WERE ADDED TO THE FOOD THAT WAS MADE WITHIN 24HR AND OTHER FOOD WAS DISCARDED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE PREPPING DOUGH DIRECTLY OVER THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE KITCHEN. EMPLOYEE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND DISCARDED THE DOUGH BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA WITH THE CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LID/COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION OVER FOOD WHILE STORED IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND OTHER UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHILE IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SPONGES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BEING USED FOR WASHING POTS AND PANS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SPONGES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE COUNTERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 25, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/16/19 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND A PROCEDURE BUT NOT THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE/KIT REQUIREMENT. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES. A CITATION WILL BE ISSUED IF NOT CORRECTED BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED; MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIO. #60
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Dec 16, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD IN "FOOD GRADE" BAGS/CONTAINERS THAT ARE INTENDED FOR MULTI-USE PURPOSE. -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE, DETAILED, STEP BY STEP, OF THE EXACT WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE CLEANING PROCEDURE (INCLUDING EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES USED, CONCENTRATION LEVELS, CONTACT TIMES ETC) FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (LARGE COOKING POT). -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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May 31, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS RUST ON IT. ONE IS COVERED WITH FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND RUST, KEEP SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER HAS RUST ON THEM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS, THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. THE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE, SPRAYER SINK AND THE HAND WASHING SINK THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE ARE LARGE POTS/BOWLS THAT ARE TOO BIG THAT THEY CAN NOT FIT IN THE DISH WASHING MACHINE OR BE FULLY SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A DISH MACHINE OR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGE UTENSILS OR REMOVE THE LARGE UTENSIL FROM THE PREMISES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: THE ICE SCOOP IN BOTH THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE FRONT BAR AREA WERE STORED ON A COUNTER TOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON TOP OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BIN WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSER GUN NOT CLEAN INSIDE AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER I PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PICKING UP READY-TO-EAT FOOD (RICE BUN) WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING IT ON PLATE FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-10 (A).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONEL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Sep 3, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES MISSING OR WORN DOWN IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VACUUM BREAKER AT THE MOP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR FOOD AND SEASONINGS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLES UP.
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Jul 21, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 6, 2013 REPORT#1114954 #32 MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. #35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. #36 MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP AREA MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUOS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. AIR VENT ABOVE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 14, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FOUND SEWAGE BACK UP AT DRAIN IN GARBAGE/STORAGE AREA. WASTE WATER POOLING AROUND DRAIN AND UNDER SHELVING UNIT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AFTER CORRECTION IS COMPLETE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED SEWAGE WASTE BACK UP.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 6, 2013 REPORT#1114954 #32 MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. #35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. #36 MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP AREA MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUOS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
29
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTAL AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. AIR VENT ABOVE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 6, 2013
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND TALL REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. 52.0F BY INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN COOLER AND 49.3 BY MY THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLYN HOLDS THE REQUIRED TEMP. OF 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) OWNER CLEANED THE COMPRESSOR AND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE WENT DOWN TO 39.7F
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPS. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 46.5F-53.2F AND INCLUDED SHRIMP, CUT TOMATOES, EGGPLANT, TOFU, MAYONNAISE, GARLIC PASTE, CREAM AND MILK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED OF, AN APPROXIMATE COMBINED WEIGHT OF 10LBS. VALUED AT $60.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE AND NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING (0PPM/CHLORINE.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. UNIT TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-9240 OR EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY FOR THE UNIT TO BE REINSPECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 REPAIRMAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND FIXED UNIT DURING THE INPUTING OF THE REPORT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. LOWER PART OF PREP TABLE AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST FIX DAMAGED/PEELING CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA BY WALK IN COOLER.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP AREA (BY THE 1-COMP. SINK.)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING AND BOTH 3-COMP. SINK IN THE BAR AND DISHWASHING AREA.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN BAR AREA IN A BIN OR IN ICE HANDLE UP.
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Sep 13, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND ABOUT 150 POUNDS OF YOGURT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 78.9F INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. VALUE AT ABOUT $400.00
3
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Aug 15, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED DARK PITS IN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA(ON TOP OF COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE). MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED THICK GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT BAR COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. DISHMACHINE ROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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. NO THEMOMETER INSIDE DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Nov 26, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOUND CEILING NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(DUST BUILD UP)
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Nov 19, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT DISHWASHING AREAS.(OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREAS). SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND COUNTERTOPS/TABLES NOT WIPED DOWN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOUND CEILING NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(DUST BUILD UP)
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Apr 12, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors not clean at main preparation areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Curry House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Curry House on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Curry House?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Chicago Curry House.
Has Chicago Curry House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicago Curry House have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Curry House 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 Chicago Curry House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Curry House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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