Delhi Darbar
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
90
Score
Delhi Darbar appears in inspection records 25 times, starting in 2010. On Jul 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Delhi Darbar is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA 1-DOOR STAND UP DOUGH COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PANTRY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PANTRY.
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90
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA REACH IN COOLER BY FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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90
Feb 5, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 29, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES(2 ADULTS AND 5 BABIES) AT EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR HINGES AT THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,REMOVE ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. LID NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. LID MUST BE CLOSED TIGHT FITTED TO CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:RICE
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER REMOVED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR,HEAVELY LEAKING.REPAIR/REPLACE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS:IN KITCHEN THROUGHOUT OUT AND STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 25, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Nov 22, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHTBUBS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA ABOVE THE HOODED VENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENTSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFORMING EMPLOYEE TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
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Mar 26, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOMS DOORS LOCATED AT PRIVATE DINING SIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES STORED BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 15, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUFFET PANS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STACKED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF BANQUET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW CLEANING.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND IN REAR PARKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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86
Dec 17, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11- MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-204.11- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRIP PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FOR GREASE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 5, 2019
License
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIRRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE PARTY ROOM. MUST PROVIDE 100 DEGREE F.(THERE IS HOT RUNNING WATER IN ALL HAND WASHING SINK, 3 COMPT SINK, MOP SINK AND THE 2 WASHROOM IN THE MAIN DINING AREA). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD, TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES, STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INISDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM VENTILATION IN THE PARTY ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRIP PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FOR GREASE.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 28, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR LEFT SIDE OF THE FLAT GRILL WITH GREAE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEED TO HAVE A LID OR COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP (LOCATED IN THE PARTY ROOM). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE BROKEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL THE SOLID LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Nov 29, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN 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: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: : 5-203.11 MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT "PAN" (A READY TO EAT SWEET DESSERT) PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: : 8-103.11 YOGURT BEING MADE ON PREMISES. MUST CEASE MAKING YOGURT AND PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN FOR YOGURT MAKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL TCS PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH EXPIRATION DATE.
23
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: : 8-201.13 BUSINESS MAKES YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN FOR YOGURT MAKING. REFER TO VIOLATION #32.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 ALL THREE REAR EXIT SCREENED DOORS FROM THE KITCHEN AND REAR HALLWAYS FOUND NOT TIGHT FITTING, INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED OPEN 1/2 IN GAPS ON ALL BOTTOMS, SIDES AND TOPS OF DOORS. NO TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENING. METAL SCREEN WITH OPEN 1/4 IN HOLES THROUGHOUT ALLOWING FLY ENTRY. ALSO NOTED WALL FAN ABOVE THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR NOT INSECT PROOFED. NO MESH SCREENING COVERING FAN TO THE OUTSIDE. OPEN GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND THE FAN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN AND SEAL THE OPEN WALL.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.14 MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : 4-101.19 ALL RAW WOOD NOTED AS SHELVING IN THE SODA DISPENSING ROOM, FRONT CASHIER STATION, SERVER STATION, FRONT PAN PREP AREA AND ELEVATION FOR ICE MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE CABINETS OF THE WASHROOM WASH BOWLS OR IN THE SODA DISPENSING ROOM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON BOTH.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 LEAK UNDER THE EAST SIDE WOMAN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL ONTO THE FLOOR.----PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH A PLASTIC BAG. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG BASEBOARD, AROUND THE FLOOR STAND MIXER, UNDER STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR WEST DINING ROOM, BETWEEN THE FRONT CASHIER COUNTER AND DISPLAY COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. STANDING, POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR AT THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL AT THE FLOOR STAND MIXER AND REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.16 CLOTH CURTAIN USED AS DOORWAY SEPARATION TO THE SODA DISPENSING ROOM FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6.201.12 FOOD ENCRUSTED FLOOR TO CEILING PIPING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 6-304.11 INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EAST SIDE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 1, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN 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: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT "PAN" (A READY TO EAT SWEET DESSERT) PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.117 LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: 8-103.11 YOGURT BEING MADE ON PREMISES. MUST CEASE MAKING YOGURT AND PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN FOR YOGURT MAKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
32
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL TCS PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH EXPIRATION DATE.
23
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 8-201.13 BUSINESS MAKES YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN FOR YOGURT MAKING. REFER TO VIOLATION #32.
29
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 ALL THREE REAR EXIT SCREENED DOORS FROM THE KITCHEN AND REAR HALLWAYS FOUND NOT TIGHT FITTING, INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED OPEN 1/2 IN GAPS ON ALL BOTTOMS, SIDES AND TOPS OF DOORS. NO TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENING. METAL SCREEN WITH OPEN 1/4 IN HOLES THROUGHOUT ALLOWING FLY ENTRY. ALSO NOTED WALL FAN ABOVE THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR NOT INSECT PROOFED. NO MESH SCREENING COVERING FAN TO THE OUTSIDE. OPEN GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND THE FAN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN AND SEAL THE OPEN WALL.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.14 MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 ALL RAW WOOD NOTED AS SHELVING IN THE SODA DISPENSING ROOM, FRONT CASHIER STATION, SERVER STATION, FRONT PAN PREP AREA AND ELEVATION FOR ICE MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE CABINETS OF THE WASHROOM WASH BOWLS OR IN THE SODA DISPENSING ROOM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON BOTH.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 LEAK UNDER THE EAST SIDE WOMAN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL ONTO THE FLOOR.----PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH A PLASTIC BAG. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 CLOTH CURTAIN USED AS DOORWAY SEPARATION TO THE SODA DISPENSING ROOM FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.12 FOOD ENCRUSTED FLOOR TO CEILING PIPING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG BASEBOARD, AROUND THE FLOOR STAND MIXER, UNDER STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR WEST DINING ROOM, BETWEEN THE FRONT CASHIER COUNTER AND DISPLAY COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. STANDING, POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR AT THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL AT THE FLOOR STAND MIXER AND REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EAST SIDE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS DRAINS AT THE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING INCLUDING STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND/OR REPLACE AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Feb 3, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
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95
Mar 21, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINET/DRAWER FOR SINKS OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CABINET DRAWER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND DRAWERS AT SERVER STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND DRAWERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING ICE MACHINE WITH RAW CONCRETE. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOOR OF REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM MADE OF RAW CONCRETE. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: IGHT IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEEDS TO BE SHEILDED AND MAINTAINED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM CONTAINING ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMEISES.
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78
Jul 14, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks in cooler that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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78
Jul 2, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STACK OF CEILING TILES STORED INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THREE DOOR COOLER NOT SMOOTH,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Aug 28, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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 not clean, need cleaning, front counter drawers, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors by front counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear storage area shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in dining area not clean, need cleaning.
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Nov 19, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER AT THE FRONT COUNTER.
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Nov 8, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING-UP. OBSERVED GREASE COMING UP FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN BOTH STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SWEEP FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN, REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND FOOD STAINS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 7, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE RUST ON THE CART BELOW THE SODA MACHINE. REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD. REMOVE EXTRA LARGE POTS INTO SMALLER ONES THAT DOES NOT FIT IN THE 3 COMPT SINK TO SANITIZE. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ALL THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP /KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA. LOOSE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REGLUE OR REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE HOLE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE SODA MACHINE. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF BOTH WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THREAD ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK OR PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
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Dec 5, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 5, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
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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.//rear door measured at 1/4" gap at bottom of door./exteramination loge book not complet/live rodent or animal in ceiling area.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use./invert all pots & pans.
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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./replace rusty shelves in kitchen dry storage,reach in cooler cutting board stain pitted.
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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./need detail cleaning interior & exterior of equipment
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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.// floor around water heater in poor repair
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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.//ceiling/wall in hot water room in poor repair,/replace stain ceiling tile in dinning area
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.// need self-closeing doors on restrooms men ,women
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//ventilation over cooking range not working
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Delhi Darbar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Delhi Darbar on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Delhi Darbar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Delhi Darbar.
Has Delhi Darbar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Delhi Darbar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Delhi Darbar 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 Delhi Darbar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Delhi Darbar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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