Iskcon-International Society for Krishna Consciousness

1716 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Indian
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Iskcon-International Society for Krishna Consciousness has 17 inspections in the public record. On Oct 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Nov 20, 2024
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: COVER IS REQUIRED FOR RECEPTACLES AT WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,KEEP IT DRY.DEBRIS,FOOD CARDBOARD CONTAINERS UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES AND BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER.REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AND KITCHEN AREAS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR NEW EMPLOYEE AND VOLUNTARY STAFF ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AND GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF THE SHELVES AT REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BLADE OF CAN OPENER IN THE KITCHEN WITH RUST AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR ISSUE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR UNDER THE LEG OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.EASILY CLEANABLE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDE AT WASH ROOM DOORS IN BASEMENT AREA FOR STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 19, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROOM BEHIND KITCHEN ( COMPRESSER ROOM) FILLED WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. ALL CLOTHES AND ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED PROPERLY IN NECESSARY CONTAINERS UP OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ALLOWING ACCESS FOR CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
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Dec 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS NOT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS (VEGETARIAN DISHES COOKED AND COOLED ON-SITE) ARE PREPARED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS, SUCH AS VEGETARIAN DISHES, ARE COOKED AND COOLED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DID NOT OBSERVE LABELS ON SEASONING CONTAINER IN SEASONING/COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL SEASONING CONTAINERS ARE LABELED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PAPER CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE IS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS/SEASONINGS IN KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS/BAGS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ACROSS THE LAUNDRY ROOM. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL PRODUCTS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DISHWARE/CONTAINERS FOUND ON FLOOR NEAR 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER AND STAND-UP FREEZER. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL CLEAN DISHWARE/FOOD CONTTAINERS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRATES USED AS STORAGE FOR KITCHEN UTENSILS AND ELEVATION DISHWARE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST REMOVE CRATES AND REPLACE WITH A CONTTAINER THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANBLE, NON-ABSORBENT, AND DURABLE. FACILITY ALSO MUST ENSURE THAT FLOORING UNDERNEATH KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS EASILY VISABLE FOR DEBRIS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELF NEAR FIRST AID STATION CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH A CONTTAINER THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANBLE, NON-ABSORBENT, AND DURABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER CAN LONGER BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. REPLACE WITH AN OPENER THAT HAS CUTTING AND PIERCING PARTS THAT ARE EASILY REMOVABLE FOR CLEANING.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN/PREPARATION DEPARTMENT IS MISSING IN RINSE BASIN AND IN DISREPAIR IN SANITZE BASIN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PLUMBING IN DISREPAIR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. BLACK TAPE USED AS A REPAIR. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CAULKING WAS NOT FOUND BETWEEN WALL JUNCTURES OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE CAULK FOR WALL JUNCTURES BETWEEN WALL AND SINK FIXTURE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES NOT FOUND FOR CITY FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST ENSURE THAT THEY OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 8, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Apr 2, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SINK INSTALLED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA(WHERE MEMBERS WASHES DISHES)REAR ROOM: LAUNDRY,BOILER AND NON FOOD STORAGE ROOM, MUST INSTALL SAID SINK IF THREE COMPARTMENT IS NOT REMOVED. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT HANDSINK IN QUESTION. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR SOUTH PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN BY PREP TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.SIDE DOOR FROM ALLEY ENTRANCE WITH A GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2",MUST RODENT INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS INSTALLED AT REAR AREA AT LAUNDRY ROOM,BOILER ROOM AND STORAGE FOR NON-FOOD ITEMS.SINK IS USED TO WASH DISHES BY THE MEMBERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID SINK AT THAT LOCATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ENCASE PIPES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN,AND ALL PIPES AT REAR AREA WERE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR MEMBERS IS LOCATED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AND WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: IF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(USED BY MEMBERS TO WASH DISHES) IS NOT REMOVED FROM REAR AREA A GREASE TRAP MUST BE INSTALLED AT SAID SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: IF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(USED BY MEMBER TO WASH DISHES) IS NOT REMOVED FROM REAR AREA(LAUNDRY,HOT WATER STORAGE,ETC)MUST INSTALLED A DROP CEILING,WALL AND FLOOR MUST BE REFINISHED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF POT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.REPLACE SAID TILES.
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Mar 25, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INDIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES: KITCHEN ON TOP SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE AROUND CLEAN POTS,ON WEST WINDOW LEDGE BEHIND THE PREP TABLE,TWO MOUSE DROP ON POTATOES BAGS STORED ON SHELF BY THE KITCHEN DOOR.ONE MOUSE DROP ON PICTURE FRAME ON TABLE,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,ON FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND COOLERS SOUTH STORAGE AREA IN THE KITCHEN(MICE DROPPING IN THE KITCHEN APPROX 50 OR MORE).MOP STORAGE AREA:OVER 60 DROPPINGS BETWEEN MOP,BROOMS AND GARDEN HOSES ALL STORED ON FLOOR. OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR AREA AT LAUNDRY,BOILER AND NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA.50 DROPPINGS OR MORE INSIDE CHEMICAL CABINET AT SAME MENTIONED AREA.DROPPING WERE OBSERVED ON FLOOR CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS(KITCHEN AND OTHER MENTIONED STORAGE).NEED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SINK INSTALLED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA(WHERE MEMBERS WASHES DISHES)REAR ROOM: LAUNDRY,BOILER AND NON FOOD STORAGE ROOM, MUST INSTALL SAID SINK IF THREE COMPARTMENT IS NOT REMOVED. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT HANDSINK IN QUESTION. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR SOUTH PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN BY PREP TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.SIDE DOOR FROM ALLEY ENTRANCE WITH A GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2",MUST RODENT INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS INSTALLED AT REAR AREA AT LAUNDRY ROOM,BOILER ROOM AND STORAGE FOR NON-FOOD ITEMS.SINK IS USED TO WASH DISHES BY THE MEMBERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID SINK AT THAT LOCATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ENCASE PIPES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN,AND ALL PIPES AT REAR AREA WERE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR MEMBERS IS LOCATED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND STORED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK A GRATE FULL OF DIRTY, RUSTY WEIGHTS USED AT GYM ARE USED TO PRESS BOARDS TO FLATTEN FOOD,PER MANAGER STATEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PRESS UNITS.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES WEIGHTS.
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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: NOTED USAGE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ONE BURNER UNIT IN THE KITCHEN NOT LOCATED UNDER VENTILATION/ HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AND WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: IF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(USED BY MEMBERS TO WASH DISHES) IS NOT REMOVED FROM REAR AREA A GREASE TRAP MUST BE INSTALLED AT SAID SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: AREA UNDER AND BY THE KITCHEN DOOR IS EXTREMELY CLUTTER WITH USED ITEMS: EMPTY PLASTIC GALLONS OF OIL,CARDBOARD BOXES, GALLONS OF PAINT,EMPTY WATER BOTTLES ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS KEEP AREA FREE OF LITTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: IF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(USED BY MEMBER TO WASH DISHES) IS NOT REMOVED FROM REAR AREA(LAUNDRY,HOT WATER STORAGE,ETC)MUST INSTALLED A DROP CEILING,WALL AND FLOOR MUST BE REFINISHED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF POT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.REPLACE SAID TILES.
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Jun 28, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWER PIPE OTHER PIPES AND ELECTRICAL DUCTS DIRECTLY OVER STORAGE OF COOKING AND SERVING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST INSTALL DROP CEILING TO PROTECT FOOD OR ENCASE PIPING AND ELECTRICAL. OBSERVED WALL TO THE LEFT OF "FLOWER" WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL. OBSERVED WALL TO THE RIGHT OF WALK IN COOLER IN KITHCEN WITH HOLE IN BOTTOM OF WOOD PANEL. CLOSE HOLE AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOAM IS NOT ALLOWED. REMOVE FOAM USED TO PLUG HOLE ON ADJACENT WINDOWSILL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN ROOM WITH STAND UP FREEZER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREE STANDING BURNER NOT UNDER PROPER VENTILATION. FREE STANDING BURNER MUST BE MOVED TO BE COMPLETLY UNDER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 7, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED KITCHEN KNIVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED NO FLOOR COVING AT THE BASE OF WALLS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT FLOOR COVING ON FLOOR/WALL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENTILLATION IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION UNITS
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Feb 28, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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 35 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION#7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED KITCHEN KNIVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE TOP OF RANGE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN TOP OF RANGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED NO FLOOR COVING AT THE BASE OF WALLS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT FLOOR COVING ON FLOOR/WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENTILLATION IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AT THE BOILER AREA.TOLD MANAGEMENT CLUTTER IS A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
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Feb 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 3, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES BEING STORED ON THE PREP TABLE. 5 LBS OF COOKED RICE VALUED AT $10, AT 99.2F. MANAGER REFUSED TO DISCARD RICE BECAUSE OR RELIGIOUS REASON OR PROVIDE TEMPURATURE LOGS FOR RICE. INSTRUCTED TO HOT HOLD AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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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 APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN DIFFERENT AREAS; CORNERS OF THE MOP ROOM, CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE DINNING ROOM, UNDER BACK STAIRCASE, BEHIND EXIT DOOR ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN, CORNERS OF THE FLOWER ROOM, AND WINDOW SILLS IN THE DINNING ROOM. ALSO, LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN, IN THE MOP ROOM, AND ON THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, AND MINIMIZE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.,NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE HOLDING TOGETHER STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ASLO, RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTIUNE USE OF DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT; UNDER 3-COMP SINK, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND IN MOP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON HOODS AND FILTERS, HOLE IN WALL IN DINNING AREA NEXT TO THE WINDOW. ALSO, LIGHT FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS HAVE DUST BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN EITHER TOILET ROOM, MEN OR WOMENS. FANS ARE RUNNING, BUT VENT IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETERS ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN IN KITCHEN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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61
Mar 26, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 3 POUNDS OF COOKED MIXED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 92F TO 95.3F,2 POUND EACH OF SOUP AT TEMP OF 67F TO 72,1 1/2 POUNDS YOGURT AT TEMP OF 67F, 2 POUNDS OF OTHER COOKED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 76.9F TO 80F.ALL MENTIONED FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED BY THE COLD/HOT BUFFET,WHICH HOT BUFFET WAS TURNED OFF AND NO ICE PROVIDED AT COLD BUFFET.FOOD WITH TEMPERATURE ABUSED WAS DISCARDED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER. POUNDS 8.5,VALUE:0 donation. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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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: MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES:APPROX 10 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES,CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS REAR STORAGE WHERE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER ARE STORED.ALSO OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH,RUNNING UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT SAME AREA. WE OBSERVED 5 MICE DROPPINGS AT NORTH-WEST CORNER BY THE REAR STAIRCASE,APPROX 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE SAME STAIRCASE.APPROX 25 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE TWO CABINETS AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK REAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE ROACH,DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.NEED TO REMOVE/ELEVATE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL,BUCKETS ETC. FROM FLOOR UNDER THE REAR STAIRCASE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HAND SOAP AND DISH SOAP AND SPONGES AT REAR STORAGE/LAUNDRY ROOM/FURNACE AREA.INSTRUCTED IF THAT SINK IS DESIGNATED AND USED BY RESIDENT OF THE CONGREGATION TO WASH THEIR OWN DISHES, A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE INSTALLED OR ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND REMOVE TWO COMPARTMENT. FOUND A METAL SHELF BY THE REAR DOOR WITH CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS AT SAME ABOVE MENTIONED LOCATION,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SHELF IN KITCHEN OR DINING AREA, OR PROVIDE A COMPLETELY ENCLOSED CABINET FOR UTENSILS PROTECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD WALL BY THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN DINING AREA(NORTH WALL); BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARD WALL AT WEST WALL BY THE KITCHEN DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE BASEBOARD.GRIME BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF AT SOUTH REAR STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING WALL/LIGHT FIXTURE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,AND BY THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BASE FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ONE BURNER UNIT AT SOUTH END OF THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SAID UNIT UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION.
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Mar 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND UNSHIELDED BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Apr 1, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED LENTILS AT TEMP OF 50.2 TO 53.5F; COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 50.9F; COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES AT TEMP OF 51.3F AND VEGETABLE BEANS AT TEMP OF 51.3F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. AIR TEMP OF UNIT WAS 40.9F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE POUNDS #35; VALUE $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WRAPPED PIPE IN KITCHEN PAINT IS PEELIN AND WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER HAS A BUILD-UP OF GRIMES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP BETWEEN BARS OF THE RADIATOR ON CEILING IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO PORTABLE FAN WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD IS DIRTY ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM DOORS(MEN AND WOMEN IN BASEMENT AREA) ARE NOT SELF CLOSED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, EXPOSED HAND SINK,TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS. WASTE WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR AREA
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Jun 16, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT AT ALL TIMES.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREEN ON WINDOWS IN KITCHEN IF WINDOWS MUST BE OPEN,TO PREVENT DUST AND FLIES IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENING ON WALLS IN MOP SINK AREA, REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON CEILING WALL IN DINING ABOVE STORAGE SHELF,AND CEILING WALLS IN KITCHEN WITH SMOKE STAINS,AND CLEAN WINDOW BASE WALLS WITH STAINS IN DINING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET LEAKING ON 3COMP.SINK AND ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,AND REPLACE DRAIN STOPPERS MISSING ON 2COMP.SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Iskcon-International Society for Krishna Consciousness last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Iskcon-International Society for Krishna Consciousness on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Iskcon-International Society for Krishna Consciousness?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Iskcon-International Society for Krishna Consciousness.

Has Iskcon-International Society for Krishna Consciousness' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Iskcon-International Society for Krishna Consciousness have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Iskcon-International Society for Krishna Consciousness 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 Iskcon-International Society for Krishna Consciousness inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Iskcon-International Society for Krishna Consciousness is inspected roughly once per year on average.