Curry Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025
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Score
Curry Kitchen has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “thermometers provided & accurate”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Curry Kitchen on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2614980 DATED 4/2/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLERS LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE OF MEAT GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVE BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 2, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED YOGURT MADE ON SITE WITHOUT A VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST APPLY TO CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR A VARIANCE. SEE COMMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION IS COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOUSE MADE YOGURT ON SITE IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR AREA BEHIND KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $60. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE YOGURT PRODUCTION UNTIL VARIANCE IS GRANTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLERS LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE OF MEAT GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVE BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIM ON TOP OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ON FLOORS AND WALLS NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 7, 2024
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE 2 WALK-IN COOLERS, DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE 2 WALK IN COOLERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE REFUSE CONTAINER CREATING A NUISANCE OF ODOR. RELOCATE EXTERIOR GREASE REFUSE CONTAINER FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE TO ALLEY.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/REFUSE CONTAINER WITH ILL FITTING CAP/IN POOR REPAIR WITHIN OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE LOCATED AT REAR EXIT OF FACILTIY. GREASE CONTAINER MUST HAVE TIGHT FITTING LID AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Curry Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Curry Kitchen on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Curry Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Curry Kitchen.
Has Curry Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Curry Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Curry Kitchen 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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