Gaylord India Restaurant

100 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611

Indian

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Gaylord India Restaurant has 28 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Nov 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 15 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Gaylord India Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BLACKISH BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. ICE MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH HEAVY STAINS AND DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP STAINS AND SCRATCHES.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR GRIDDLE LEAKING FROM NECK OF FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES WITH STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAIN COOK LINE REACH-IN COOLER IS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY MANAGER AWARE THAT COOLER DOES NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. TAGGED COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CURRENT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT 52.0F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR IN THE REAR EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR EMPLOYEE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP IN SEVERAL BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT (TANDOORI OVEN LID, MEAT GRINDER, GREASE DRIP PANS, STOVE AND OVENS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BUCKET WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC WRAP THAT IS TIED INTO THE DISH MACHINE COUNTERTOP, USED AS A SOAP BUCKET FOR THE WAREWASHING AREA, WITH CREVICES THAT MAKE MAINTENANCE DIFFICULT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUCKET WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS FREE FROM CREVICES AND FACILITATES EASY ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT (STOVE BURNERS, TANDOORI OVEN EXTERIOR) SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DOOR IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRYING MOPS STORED WITH MOP HEADS AGAINT WALL IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DRYING MOPS IN A POSITION IN WHICH MOP HEADS DO NOT CONTAMINATE CLEAN FLOORS OR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKS AND REPLACE SAID TILES IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND STORAGE SPACE IN WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA STORAGE SPACE AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMTERS IN ALL COOLERS LOCATED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND REAR SPACE BEHIND GATE IN EMPLOYEE SPACE. NOTED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE BULB COVERINGS IN CEILING.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING AND RIPPING INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES SURROUNDING GREASE RECEPTABLE IN REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Jun 6, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: Grocery bags used for storing frozen foods in chest freezer, instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ventilation ducts in kitchen with build of mold like substance, instructed to remove and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

Apr 15, 2021

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT BAR HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.

Apr 8, 2021

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2345556, DATED 11/13/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS: #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINKS IN FRONT BAR, REAR DISH PIT, AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED A FIST SIZED HOLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM WALL NEAR THE DOOR JAM ON THE LEFT ENTERING THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Nov 13, 2019

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF THE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2222385 DATE 9/14/18: "OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINKS IN FRONT BAR, REAR DISH PIT, AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE BINS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON THE CAULK AROUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FIST SIZED HOLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM WALL NEAR THE DOOR JAM ON THE LEFT ENTERING THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.

Sep 27, 2018

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2018

Reinspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2222867, 9/25/18, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #59 UPON RE INSPECTION 9/25/18, FOUND 15 OR MORE LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. ALSO NOTE 6 SMALL FLIES AND 2 LARGE FLIES IN SAID AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE (PCO) TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. ENSURE (PCO) REPORT HIGHLIGHTS NO ACTIVITY. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. 8-404.13 (3)- UPON RE INSPECTION 9/26/18, FOUND 21 OR MORE LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2222752, 9/21/18, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #59 6-501.111 UPON RE INSPECTION 9/25/18, FOUND 15 OR MORE LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. ALSO NOTE 6 SMALL FLIES AND 2 LARGE FLIES IN SAID AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE (PCO) TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. ENSURE (PCO) REPORT HIGHLIGHTS NO ACTIVITY. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2222385, 9/14/18, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #38 6-501.111- OBSERVED LIVE EVIDENCE OF COCKROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: COCKROACHES: -20 OR MORE ON WALLS DIRECTLY BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. -30 OR MORE ON BACK SIDE OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN REAR PREP AREA. -10 OR MORE ON WALLS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER, PREP AREA. -20 OR MORE IN CEILING AND DOOR OF LIQUOR STORE ROOM. FLIES: -20 OR MORE LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: CHECK VIOLATION #59

Sep 25, 2018

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2222752, 9/21/18, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #59 6-501.111 UPON RE INSPECTION 9/25/18, FOUND 15 OR MORE LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. ALSO NOTE 6 SMALL FLIES AND 2 LARGE FLIES IN SAID AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE (PCO) TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. ENSURE (PCO) REPORT HIGHLIGHTS NO ACTIVITY. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2222385, 9/14/18, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #38 6-501.111- OBSERVED LIVE EVIDENCE OF COCKROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: COCKROACHES: -20 OR MORE ON WALLS DIRECTLY BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. -30 OR MORE ON BACK SIDE OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN REAR PREP AREA. -10 OR MORE ON WALLS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER, PREP AREA. -20 OR MORE IN CEILING AND DOOR OF LIQUOR STORE ROOM. FLIES: -20 OR MORE LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. ------------------------------------------------------ 8-404.13 (3)- UPON RE INSPECTION 9/21/18, FOUND 25 OR MORE LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: READ VIOLATION 59.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 21, 2018

Reinspection

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2222385, 9/14/18, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #38 6-501.111- OBSERVED LIVE EVIDENCE OF COCKROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: COCKROACHES: -20 OR MORE ON WALLS DIRECTLY BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. -30 OR MORE ON BACK SIDE OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN REAR PREP AREA. -10 OR MORE ON WALLS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER, PREP AREA. -20 OR MORE IN CEILING AND DOOR OF LIQUOR STORE ROOM. FLIES: -20 OR MORE LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. ------------------------------------------------------ 8-404.13 (3)- UPON RE INSPECTION 9/21/18, FOUND 25 OR MORE LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: READ VIOLATION # 59

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIQUOR STORE ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-301.11- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. -AT DISH WASHING AREA. -LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. -IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 (B) (B)- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Sep 14, 2018

Routine

5 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 5-205.11 (A) (A)- OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE AT HAND SINK AT BAR, STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO DISPENSE HOT WATER AT SAID HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE TO ENSURE HOT WATER DISPENSES FROM SAID FAUCET, BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111- OBSERVED LIVE EVIDENCE OF COCKROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: COCKROACHES: -20 OR MORE ON WALLS DIRECTLY BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. -30 OR MORE ON BACK SIDE OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN REAR PREP AREA. -10 OR MORE ON WALLS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER, PREP AREA. -20 OR MORE IN CEILING AND DOOR OF LIQUOR STORE ROOM. FLIES: -20 OR MORE LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-403.14- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT MUST BE ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 (B)- OBSERVED ALL TWIST VALUES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO HOLD WATER IN SIDE SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BROKEN VACUUM BREAKER CAP ON MOP SINK FAUCET NECK, ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 5-501.110- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED GROUNDS UNDER AND AROUND SAID GREASE DUMPSTER WITH 1/4 INCH GREASE, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIOR FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED LARGE WHOLE, 17 by 14 INCHES, IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED LARGE HOLES AND GAPS ALONG FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTIONS ON RUSH STREET WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FLOOR GROUTING, AT DISHWASHER AREA WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 (B) (B)- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

May 25, 2017

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: YOGURT IS MADE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A HACCP PLAN TO CONTINUE YOGURT MAKING, MUST BY YOGURT FROM LICENSED VENDOR.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN AND PEELING STEEL PLATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GOOD FLOORS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTS.

May 24, 2017

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IS STILL UNABLE TO DISPENSE SANITIZER, MACHINE REMAINS TAGGED, MUST USE 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING AND SANITIZING. WHEN REPAIRD MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH TO REMOVE TAG AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG MACHINE NOT BEING USED.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: CORRECTED, A WORK ORDER IN PLACE FOR COOLER GASKETS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN AND PEELING STEEL PLATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GOOD FLOORS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTS.

May 17, 2017

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOND PREP COOLER TEMPERATURIN MAIN KITCHEN AT 62.4F, COOLER IS USED FOR PERISHABLE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP COOLER TEMP AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE.

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT SAID COOLER. FUND 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 54.5F, COOKED POTATOES AND FISH AT 53.2F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40 OR LOWER, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $500.

Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER FOUND FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE. 0PPM ON TEST STRIPS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1937527 DATED ON 6-24-16 FOR VIOLATION # 32: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS, #36: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN IN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN AND PEELING STEEL PLATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GOOD FLOORS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CRACKES AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. REMOVE ALL THE FLY STRIPS IN KITCHEN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTS.

Jun 24, 2016

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: SEVERAL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES HAVE RIPPED GASKETS AND GASKETS HELD TOGETHER BY TAPE ON THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL. MUST REPLACE ALL RIPPED GASKETS ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ABOVE MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPLACE THE GASKET ON THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT LEAKING AND ALSO THE BROKEN STOPPERS UNDER THE SINK.

Jun 17, 2016

Routine

6 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: FOUND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 ACTIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AND APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ACTIVTY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: SEVERAL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES HAVE RIPPED GASKETS AND GASKETS HELD TOGETHER BY TAPE ON THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL. MUST REPLACE ALL RIPPED GASKETS ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR. DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THAT ARE COVERED IN DUST ABOVE THE PREP AREA.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ABOVE MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPLACE THE GASKET ON THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT LEAKING AND ALSO THE BROKEN STOPPERS UNDER THE SINK.

Nov 5, 2015

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION DATED OCTOBER 27, 2015, INSPECTION REPORT# 1891876, (#29)(#14)OBSERVED 25 SMALL FLYING INSECTS RESTING ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA, AND KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED 15 FLYING INSECTS IN UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST CORRECT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, PREP TABLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISHROOM . CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPLASHES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL CONNECTING SIDES OF MIDLLE BASIN AT TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING DOWN SIDES TO BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR.

Oct 27, 2015

Routine

6 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: OBSERVED 25 SMALL FLYING INSECTS RESTING ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA, AND KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED 15 FLYING INSECTS IN UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHIC PEAS, CHICKEN, LAMB)ARE BEING PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE ANYTIME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION DATED 8/29/2014, REPORT# 1439505 (38)(29)OBSERVED PLUMBING OF EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE, PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN ALL LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING. OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER. NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, PREP TABLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISHROOM . CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPLASHES.

Aug 29, 2014

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARD FLOOR TILES MISSING AT WALK IN FREEZER, NEXT TO PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR TILES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING OF EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE, PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN ALL LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER.

Aug 12, 2014

Routine

5 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AND FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARD FLOOR TILES MISSING AT WALK IN FREEZER, NEXT TO PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR TILES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER.

Oct 15, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE LARGE POT STORAGE AREAS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE POT STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

Jul 10, 2012

Complaint

No violations found.

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Jun 15, 2012

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACHES STILL EXISTING, ABOUT 25 FOUND STILL CRWAWLING ON KITCHEN AND STOREAGE ROOM WALLS, SEVERAL CRACKES AND CREVICES WERE ROACHES ARE STILL NESTING IN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN AFFECTED AREAS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CRACKS,CREVICES, HOLES STILL REMAINING, ON KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND PATCH.

Jun 13, 2012

Routine

10 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. OBSERVED 0-PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER AT LOW-TEMP DISH MACHINE. CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE MUST HAVE AT LEAST 100PPM-CHLORINE LEVEL AT ALL TIMES. INADEQUATE SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS

No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND OVER 100 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING AT KITCHEN WALLS, BEHIND PREP TABLES, INSIDE PREP AREAS DRY WALLS, ON WALL BEHIND CLEAN POTS AND PANS SHELVES AND INSIDE CRACKS, CREVICES OF DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL AND PATCH ALL HOLES, CRACKS AND OPENINGS THROUGH OUT FACILITY.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS ON FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR DRY FOOD LARGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONTAINERS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, SIDES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, SLIME AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: STANDING WATER, MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, ROUGH CONCRETE PATCHING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND CLEAN FLOOR, PROVIDE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASY TO CLEAN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALLS, WALL BASE TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR, WALL COVERING NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY, CRACKS, CREVICES, HOLES, OPENINGS NOTED THROUGH OUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO SEAL AND PATCH ALL.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: CEILING AND WALL VENT COVERS WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

May 4, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 0-PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER AT LOW-TEMP DISHMACHINE. CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISHMACHINE MUST HAVE AT LEAST 100PPM-CHLORINE LEVEL AT ALL TIMES. INADEQUATE SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS (7-38-030). Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEE GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MOST WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, CABINETS UNDER WAIT STAFF STATION, EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, NEED CLEANING DUE TO FOOD STAINS/SPILLS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER WALK-IN COOLER SHELVINGS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. FLOORS IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: WATER LEAK UNDER DISHMACHINE MUST BE FIXED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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.

Aug 5, 2010

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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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. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN KITCHEN.

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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISHWASH AREA AND STORAGE ROOM.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISHWASH AND STORAGE ROOM.

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/SANITIZE ALL WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN,STORAGE ROOM AND DISHWASH AREA.

Jul 29, 2010

Complaint

5 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. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BAR, KITCHEN AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000062264 13.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

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 REPLACE ALL FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASH AREA ALSO MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISHWASH AREA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gaylord India Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gaylord India Restaurant on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gaylord India Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Gaylord India Restaurant.

Has Gaylord India Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gaylord India Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gaylord India Restaurant 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 Gaylord India Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gaylord India Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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