Himalayan - Curry and Pizza — Moti Masala Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Himalayan - Curry and Pizza — Moti Masala Pizza, the earliest from 2021. The most recent report on file is from Sep 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited 13 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Himalayan - Curry and Pizza — Moti Masala Pizza on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-1-2024, REPORT #2603841. #57-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. 7-42-090. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMILATION INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND WET FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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74
Oct 1, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOPS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL METAL SURFACES WITH PLASTIC AND TIN FOIL AS A PROTECTANT MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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61
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2574520 ON 04/18/2023. #45. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. #47. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS. #55. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. PLASTIC AND TAPE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE. #58. NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED ON TOP OF 2-DOOR COOLER AT ROOM TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 98.8F-112.3F. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 33LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $98. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WERE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOPS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL METAL SURFACES WITH PLASTIC AND TIN FOIL AS A PROTECTANT MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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47
Apr 18, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19-- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114---- ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.-----PLASTIC AND TAPE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 4-301.14-- NOTED ONE BURNER GAS STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION DIRECTLY ABOVE THE STOVE OR REMOVE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 11, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD HOT IN A STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN AT 122.7F, CURRY SAUCE AT 123.2F & 74.4F, SPINACH AT 83.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165.F THEN HELD HOT IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED YOGURT HELD AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES IN BUCKETS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR KITCHEN. HOMEMADE YOGURT NOTED AT 77.9F & 76.1F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
22
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK THE SANITIZATION LEVEL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS YOGURT HOMEMADE ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE. MUST OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM C.D.P.H. MANAGER DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR YOGURT PREPARED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS ON THE PREMISES. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH SERVICE CONTRACT ONLY DATED 12-20-21 WITH NO SERVICE REPORTS. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT LOG BOOK WITH CURRENT SERVICE REPORT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER DRIPPING DOWN ON THE GROUND. SURROUNDING GROUND WITH FOOD AND PAPER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER, GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
54
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOPS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL METAL SURFACES WITH PLASTIC AND TIN FOIL AS A PROTECTANT MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WOODEN PALLET STORED ON THE OUTSIDE PATIO MUST BE REMOVED.---- ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS OF KITCHEN, DISH, FRONT COUNTER WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE.----EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT STOVE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----PLASTIC AND TAPE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MUST REMOVE ALL.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED ONE BURNER GAS STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION DIRECTLY ABOVE THE STOVE OR REMOVE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
40
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOOD UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO OR ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK.
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Sep 23, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS STORED ALLEYS WITH GARBAGE, FOOD WASTE, AND FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE GROUNDS, USED BUCKETS OF OIL, CANS OF TOMATOES SAUCE, ETC. PILED ON THE GROUND BY THE CONTAINER. ALSO, THE GARBAGE LID IS NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED, AND A BLACK GARBAGE BAG IS HANGING HALF OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS WITH GARBAGE IN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LIVING QUATER MUST BE SEPARATED FROM THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT AREA. A PHYSICAL DIVIDER IS REQUIRED, OR REMOVE THE LIVING QUARTER.
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82
Jun 17, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.ALSO OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-2021; REPORT #2523991. #41) 4-901.12: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #43)3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND DISHES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #48) 4-301.12: NOTED A LARGE POT UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. (LARGE POTS AND PANS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
60
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLERS WITH A COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY FROM THE FRONT SERVING /DINING AREA TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED PUSH-BUTTON FAUCET NOT RUNNING LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST ADJUST TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.15: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE. PROVIDE RUBBER MATTS
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61
Jun 9, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. PRESENT WATER TEMP OF 68.9F TO 77.4F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED THREE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH COOKED PUREED FOOD/SAUCES OR INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH THE PRESENT TEMPERATURE OF THE FOODS: 62.7F- 64.7F AND 75.9F, WHICH WAS COOKED ON 6-8-22, PER EMPLOYEE STATEMENT. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-2021; REPORT #2523991. #41) 4-901.12: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #43)3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND DISHES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #48) 4-301.12: NOTED A LARGE POT UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. (LARGE POTS AND PANS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WAS PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS: CHICKEN, LAMB, AND PIZZA WITH DIFFERENT KINDS OF TOPPINGS. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN NON-FOOD TASKS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKING OTHER AT FRONT AREA, KEYING INFORMATION ON COMPUTER HANDLING MONEY/CARDS, THEN RETURNED IN KITCHEN PUSHING AWAY THE CURTAIN (WITH HANDS) THAT SEPARATES FRONT AND KITCHEN AREA. ONCE THE PIZZA WAS READY, HE PUSHED THE PIZZA WITH FINGERS OFF THE SPATULA INTO THE CUSTOMER'S PLATE AND SERVED IT, ALSO OBSERVED THE SAME EMPLOYEE NO HANDWASHING BEFORE DONNING GLOVES. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDWASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP IS PROVIDED AT ONLY THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AT ALL THE TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.ALSO OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS PROVIDED ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLERS WITH A COMMON NAME
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING AT FRONT SELF SERVICE MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY FROM THE FRONT SERVING /DINING AREA TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WRAPPED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AROUND CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PUSH-BUTTON FAUCET NOT RUNNING LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST ADJUST TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE. PROVIDE RUBBER MATTS
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26
Aug 13, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND DISHES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED IN TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE POT UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. (LARGE POTS AND PANS)
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Jan 15, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
58
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARD AND FLOOR TILES AROUND UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES WITH STANDING WATER IN THIS AREA. MUST REPAIR TILES AND REGROUT TO MAKE FLOORS AROUND UTILITY SINK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HALLWAY WITH LIGHT OUT OVER HEAD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR HALLWAY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 8, 2021
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1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER @ 68.1F; 3 DOOR COOLER @ 94.2F; AND 2 DR PREP COOLER @ 63.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION ON SITE MUST HAVE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL WASHBOWL (AND HAND) SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNALFOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE IDPH LICENSE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARD AND FLOOR TILES AROUND UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES WITH STANDING WATER IN THIS AREA. MUST REPAIR TILES AND REGROUT TO MAKE FLOORS AROUND UTILITY SINK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN RESTROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Himalayan - Curry and Pizza — Moti Masala Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Himalayan - Curry and Pizza — Moti Masala Pizza on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Himalayan - Curry and Pizza — Moti Masala Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Himalayan - Curry and Pizza — Moti Masala Pizza.
Has Himalayan - Curry and Pizza — Moti Masala Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Himalayan - Curry and Pizza — Moti Masala Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Himalayan - Curry and Pizza — Moti Masala Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Himalayan - Curry and Pizza — Moti Masala Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Himalayan - Curry and Pizza — Moti Masala Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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