Dakshin

420 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605

Indian

Last inspected: Dec 20, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dakshin four times, with records going back to 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 20, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Dakshin's record stops at Dec 20, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 20, 2019

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOODHANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Dec 12, 2019

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, VARIETY OF RICE, POTATOES, VARIETY OF SAUCES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.8F- 51F LOCATED IN REACH REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $800 AT 40 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.8 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12-13 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BATHROOM TOILET SEAT (2), UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (8), UNDER FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN FOOD PREPERATION AREA. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOODHANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Dec 18, 2018

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION FOR TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Dec 17, 2018

License

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK FAUCET WITH BROKEN KNOBS ( STRIPPED ), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING FAUCET.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AND PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION FOR TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dakshin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dakshin on file is from Dec 20, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dakshin?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dakshin.

Has Dakshin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dakshin have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dakshin means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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