Indienne

217 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654

Indian

Last inspected: Feb 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Indienne four times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.

Indienne's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 14, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED A DUSTY GRAYISH/BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS USED FOR TRASH AND RECYCLING OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS AND CARDBOARD UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH AND RECYCLING SHALL BE STORED SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF LID OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AT A FREQUENCY NECESSARY TO PREVENT THEM FROM DEVELOPING A BUILDUP OF SOIL OR BECOMING ATTRACTANTS FOR INSECTS OR RODENTS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DUSTY GRAYISH/BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT ANAD MAINTAIN.

Mar 21, 2024

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF FLOUR IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINER OF FLOUR LABELED BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EXPOSED ICE BINS IN BAR WITH NO LID/COVER ON ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH THEIR HANDLES ABOVE THE FOOD WITHIN CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE CLOSED.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS IN STAGING AREA NOT COVERED OR INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED WITH HANDLES UP OR COVERED DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Jul 19, 2022

License

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Missing a splash guard at middle hand wash sink at main kitchen. instructed to install.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Employees toilet room door not self closing, too close to prep area, Instructed to install a self closing device.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Floors not clean behind cook line, grease noted. instructed to clean and maintain.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Indienne last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Indienne on file is from Feb 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Indienne?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Indienne.

Has Indienne's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Indienne 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 Indienne inspected?

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

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