Him Shikar
Last inspected: May 10, 2024
95
Score
Public records show 22 inspections at Him Shikar stretching back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from May 10, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Him Shikar's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 10, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WHITE FREEZER LOCATED IN DINING ROOM AND HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE INSIDE ALL FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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95
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER PULL COOKED CHIKEN OFF SKEWER ON WALL AND PUT INTO CONTAINER TO STORE USING BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF CHICKENT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583216 DATED 10/11/2023: #49 "OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS/DOOR CORNERS AND HINDGES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS AND SHELVES." #55 "OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA FLOOR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WHITE FREEZER LOCATED IN DINING ROOM AND HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE INSIDE ALL FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Oct 11, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS/DOOR CORNERS AND HINDGES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS AND SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA FLOOR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE OF FLOOR WITHIN WALK IN COOLER TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Mar 3, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIKI MASALA SAUCE OUT ON COUNTER ADJACENT TO STOVE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. SAUCES WERE FOUND AT 58F AND CONTAINED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING COOKED ONIONS AND YOGURT. SAUCES WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE COOKER NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IN ROOM TEMPERAURE WATER. IN USE UTENSILS SHOULD REMAIN WITHIN THE PRODUCT OR IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER AND SWITCHED OR WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED EVERY 4 HOURS.
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Jun 1, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 19, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: OBSERVED YOGURT IN ALUMINUM POT WITHOUT FOOD NAME OR LABEL INFORMATION OR INVOICE STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED NO EVIDENCE OF ORIGINAL YOGURT CONTAINER OR PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN INVOICE STATING THE BUSINESS NAME WITH ADDRESS AND CORRECT FOOD ITEM NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. COST APPROXIMATELY $45.00, WEIGHING 25 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/22/2020, REPORT #2374049. #39-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DUE TO LOCATION (VERY CLOSE O THE TABLE WITH RICE COOKER). ALSO CAN REMOVE RICE COOKER TO DIFFERENT AREA. #51-BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. #58-ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD UP VENT ON CEILING IN PUBLIC BATHROOM. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY SEAL.
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Jun 22, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN PLACE BUT HAS HAS KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE,SPECIALIZED PROCESS YOGURT IS BEING MADE ON PREMISES WITH OUT A HACCP AND VARIANCE ON SITE ISSUED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DUE TO LOCATION (VERY CLOSE O THE TABLE WITH RICE COOKER).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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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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Jun 10, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER: OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 55.1 F-58.5 F,BAKED POTATOES AT 55.1 F,YOGURT AT 60.1 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30#'S OF FOOD WORTH $350.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. ? (COS )
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN PLACE BUT HAS HAS KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE,SPECIALIZED PROCESS YOGURT IS BEING MADE ON PREMISES WITH OUT A HACCP AND VARIANCE ON SITE ISSUED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF YOGURT IN WALK-IN-COOLER MADE ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF YOGURT. HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE NOT ON SITE.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED YOGURT AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE PROCESS IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.* A VARIANCE REQUIRES CDPH REVIEW AND APPROVAL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED - COS
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON CORNER WALL BEHIND THE POT/PAN KITCHEN ROLLING RACK AT SIDE STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE TO BE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND COOKING STOVE AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF BOTH WASHROOM DOOR,EXIT DOOR AND KITCHEN DOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR WITH STANDING WATER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE PREP AND STORAGE AREA,USABLE ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND REMOVE CLUTTER ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
58
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DUE TO LOCATION (VERY CLOSE O THE TABLE WITH RICE COOKER).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE 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: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST 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 DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS HAS NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DUE TO LOCATION (VERY CLOSE O THE TABLE WITH RICE COOKER).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF BOTH WASHROOM DOOR,EXIT DOOR AND KITCHEN DOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR WITH STANDING WATER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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47
Jan 4, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the 3 compartment sink faucet leaking. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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95
Dec 22, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found 25 mouse droppings on floor at front counter: inside cabinets and behind cabinet under monitor screen. Instructed facility to remove all pests and any evidence and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the can opener to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor around the drain behind the stove to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the 3 compartment sink faucet leaking. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jan 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting board that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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86
Feb 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1522415 ISSUED ON 01-28-2015. #33 - CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, PREP COUNTER, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER HAVE TO BE LABELED AND DATED HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.------MUST CLEAN AND REORGANIZE PREP AND STORAGE AREA,USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Feb 9, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, PREP COUNTER, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED
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Jan 28, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE DRAINING WATER ON LEFT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER COMING UP FROM AIRGAP FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AND GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, PREP COUNTER, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Oct 2, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. FOUND PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS WITH FROZEN FOOD INSIDE THE LARGE ICE BOX FREEZER.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST RE-LABEL ALL LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR,SUGAR, SALT STORED ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. LABELS ARE EXTREMLY FADED OUT DIFFICULT TO READ.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM COOKING SURFACES AND LOWER PREP TABLE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPTMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA AS WELL AS ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE AS YOU WALK INTO THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ONY 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST SMALL ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE KICHEN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE-INSTALL MOP SINK WHICH WAS LOCATED IN THE STAFF RESTROOM OR ELSE WHERE ON PREMISES. MUST HAVE A MOP SINK ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. ACCORDING TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT MOP SINK WAS LOCATED IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. IT IS NO LONGER THERE.
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 40 MICE DROPPING ON SHELVING AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON SHELING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CITY OF CHICAGO) ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.OWNER HAS A LETTER ISSUED SINCE MAY 2012 STATING THAT HE PASSED THE COURSE BUT HAS NOT RECEIVED THE CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW UP AND OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD AND BULK ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND ON SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE SERVING TABLE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS INVERT SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY ON DISPLAY AND DURING STORAGE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHLEVES AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT THE REAR ESPECIALLY WHERE MICE DROPPING WERE LOCATED AND SANITIZE ALSO
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS.
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70
May 1, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER HEATER ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM FLOOR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOOSE BASEBOARD (BLACK PLASTIC) INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Him Shikar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Him Shikar on file is from May 10, 2024. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Him Shikar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Him Shikar.
Has Him Shikar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Him Shikar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Him Shikar 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 Him Shikar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Him Shikar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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