Curried — Naansense
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2015
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Score
Curried — Naansense has been inspected six times since 2011. On Oct 22, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Curried — Naansense since Oct 22, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Curried — Naansense trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Oct 22, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SCOOP BEING STORED IN THE CONTAINER WITH BROWN RICE IN SAID CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL SCOOPS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE OF THE FRYER LOCATED ALONG THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER) AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. 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 THE WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS AT CEILING OF DUST BUILD-UP WHERE NECESSARY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HOT WATER TANK SUSPENDED ABOVE MOP SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT CASH REGISTER ACCEPT CASH, TOUCH REGISTER PLACE GLOVE ON AND PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OTHER FOOD HANDLERS OBSERVED DOING OTHER ACTIVITES THAT RESULT IN HAND CONTAMINATION, NOT WASH HANDS AND PLACE GLOVES ON TO HANDLE FOOD. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-O10(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT LOCATED AND CONVENIENT TO PREP AREA. MANAGER STATED IT WAS REMOVED. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PRROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS AT CEILING OF DUST BUILD-UP WHERE NECESSARY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HOT WATER TANK SUSPENDED ABOVE MOP SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 6, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INTERIOR CABINET IN THE LADIES RESTROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS; HOTHOLDING UNITS AND OVEN TO REMOVE BURNT FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK AT 3COMP SINK WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER 3COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WET MOPS UPRIGHT AT THE MOP SINK AREA TO PREVENT PESTS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 7, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE SODA CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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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. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL (BY SWINGING DOOR) WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT SINK.
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May 26, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Curried — Naansense last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Curried — Naansense on file is from Oct 22, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Curried — Naansense?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Curried — Naansense.
Has Curried — Naansense's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Curried — Naansense have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Curried — Naansense means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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