Karachi Chaat House 1

2301 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Karachi Chaat House 1 has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Karachi Chaat House 1 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
License
No violations found.
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Feb 3, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COCA-COLA REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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May 21, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.COOKED PULLED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 56.3F; CREAMY COLESLAW STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.7F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 12,VALUE 50. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:ALLO SAMOSA,VEGGIE SAMOSA; EGG PUFF;VEGGIE AND PANERA PUFF AT TEMP OF 110F TO 120.6F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 10.5F VALUE 179. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MINERAL BUILD-UP AT ICE CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE INSIDE THE KITCHEN ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN METAL SPITS USED FOR FOOD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF HANDWASHING SINK.REMOVE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALSO PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR AND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.-
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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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 18, 2023
License
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.
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May 28, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 21, 2021
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. IN DINING ROOM: 3 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND PEPSI COLA COOLER, 2 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND ICE CREAM COOLER AND 5 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND CARD BOARD BOXES. 20 RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 8 COCKROACHES FOUND UNDER MILK CRATES THAT WERE STORED ON GREASE TRAP AND APPROXIMATELY 20 ANTS WERE FOUND CRAWLING IN CREVICE OF GREASE TRAP. APPROXIMATELY 6 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ALONG WALL NEXT TO COOKING FRYER. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND DETAIL CLEAN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR TO PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES TO TREAT ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)-OBSERVED PACKAGED SWEETS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME ON PACKAGE, ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-OBSERVED NO LABEL ON SPICES CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 108.7F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH POTATOES AT 91.4F, SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH VEGETABLES AT 105.8F AND SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH BEEF AT 101.5F. PROPER HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 70 LBS AT A COST OF $130.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. MASHED LENTILS AT 72.3F AND COOKED RICE AT 53.1F. PROPER COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED SWEETS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME ON PACKAGE, ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON SPICES CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD INSIDE OF UNUSED ICE CREAM COOLER IN DINING ROOM. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Apr 27, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER REAR FOOD PREP AREA
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN GASKETS ON DOORS TO TO REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLERS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST CLOSED OPEN SEWAGE DRAIN PIPE LOCATED IN WALL BEHIND FREEZERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT MOPS HAVE BEEN STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BY MOP SINK.MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOWS THEM AIR DRY WITH OUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLASHED, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS AND SHELVES IN REAR AND SIDE STORAGE ROOMS AND BY FRONT COUNTER.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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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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Aug 29, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLASHED, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTERS AND HOOD, IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB (1 OUT OF 4 LIGHT BULBS) ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE,BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 17 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. SUCH AS COOKED MEAT GOAT AT 46.2F, 5 LBS; COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.0F,10 LBS; AND YOGURT AT 45.2F, 10 LBS; COOLER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 40.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT TOTAL 25 LBS, WORT $140.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2185145 DATED 7/26/18.#37- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE AND IN DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR TO OUTDOORS BEING USED FOUND NOT TIGHT FITTING.#38- OPEN 2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON SIDES AND TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR, NO OPEN GAPS, HOLES TEARS ON ALL SIDES.#39-EXTREMELY DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. #41-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE.DIRTY CLOTH TOWELS USED AS MATTING UNDER FOOD CONTACT CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE.#47- ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING FOR FOODS. MUST PROVIDE CLEANABLE SHELVING WITH ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINES EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. #49- INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, ICE BUILD UP AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #51-NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.#55-ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.--- ALL UNUSED HOT HOLDING AND COOLER NOTED STORED IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.---- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS FRONT AND REAR.----MUST NOT USE POROUS BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN ALL AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED.- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, FRONT PREP, REAR KITCHEN, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, STORAGE SHELVING, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED READY TO EAT TC'S FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER HAS NO LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TC'S FOODS WITH EXPIRATION DATE. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL THE TCS FOOD WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE WORTH $130.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT IS MAKING YOGURT ON SITE. BUT NO APPROVAL FROM CDPH FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG, MR. PATRICK O'CONNOR,FOR APPROVAL AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE MAKING YOGURT ON SITE, AND SERVE COMMERCIALLY PROCESSED YOGURT. DISCARDED THE SAID YOGURT WORTH $25.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: YOGURT BEING MADE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE MAKING YOGURT. PLEASE CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG, MR C'CONNOR FOR APPROVAL AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS. DISCARDED YOGURT WORTH $25.00. REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: UPDRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSIL,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STPRED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED, T0 PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AN DUST BUILD UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB (1 OUT OF 4 LIGHT BULBS) ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE,BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2018
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO AND CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE AND IN DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.---- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR TO OUTDOORS BEING USED FOUND NOT TIGHT FITTING. OPEN 2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON SIDES AND TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR, NO OPEN GAPS, HOLES TEARS ON ALL SIDES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING OR EXPOSED TO FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS ETC.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: DIRTY CLOTH TOWELS USED AS MATTING UNDER FOOD CONTACT CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING FOR FOODS. MUST PROVIDE CLEANABLE SHELVING WITH ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINES EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, ICE BUILD UP AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.--- ALL UNUSED HOT HOLDING AND COOLER NOTED STORED IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.---- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS FRONT AND REAR.----MUST NOT USE POROUS BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK---- ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN ALL AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---WATER DAMAGED CIELING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED.---- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, FRONT PREP, REAR KITCHEN, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, STORAGE SHELVING, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 18, 2018
Routine
6 critical violations. 10 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 34 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED INSIDE COOKS LINE COOLER DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED READY TO EAT SAUCE/DRESSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE EGGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING A USED FOOD STRAINER UNDER WATER IN A DIRTY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CONTAINING DIRTY DISHES THEN STORE ON SHELVING ALONG WITH OTHER STORED CLEAN UTENSILS WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET SINK AND RE-WASH DIRTY STRAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BIRYANI INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BEING COOLED IMPROPERLY IN TIGHTLY COVERED, DEEP METAL PANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 67.6F, 62.2F, 60.1F. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED BEEF SPREAD IN COOKS LINE SMALL COOLER AT 48.2F. EMPLOYEE STATED FOOD WAS JUST PREPARED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR ALL FOODS. NO TEMPERATURE COOLING LOGS ON SITE. ALL DISCARDED. EMPLOYEE STATED AN ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $180.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS CHICKEN STUFFED PASTRIES AND VEGETABLE STUFFED PASTRIES IN FRONT PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 125.1F AND 126.3F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICAL DE-GREASER BEING STORED INSIDE A CLEAN, STORED COOKING POT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALL CHEMICALS MUST BE STORED SEPARATED FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOTED WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE, PRIORITY VIOLATIONS NOTED,PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED SUCH AS CHICKEN BIRYANI IN TIGHTLY COVERED DEEP PAN INSIDE COOLER AT 67.6F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO AND CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD UTENSIL BEING STORED INSIDE THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH CITATION ISSUED IN ABOVE VIOLATION #10.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR ENSURING PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR CONDITION WITH CRACKS, OPEN SEAMS, CHIPS, BLACKENED WITH DEEP CUTS AND GROOVES. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING FOR FOODS. MUST PROVIDE CLEANABLE SHELVING WITH ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINES EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, ICE BUILD UP AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, FRONT PREP, REAR KITCHEN, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, STORAGE SHELVING, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN ALL AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---WATER DAMAGED CIELING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS FRONT AND REAR.----MUST NOT USE POROUS BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.--- ALL UNUSED HOT HOLDING AND COOLER NOTED STORED IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE AND IN DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR TO OUTDOORS BEING USED FOUND NOT TIGHT FITTING. OPEN 2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON SIDES AND TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR, NO OPEN GAPS, HOLES TEARS ON ALL SIDES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRESH GINGER BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING OR EXPOSED TO FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS ETC.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: DIRTY CLOTH TOWELS USED AS MATTING UNDER FOOD CONTACT CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE WITH HANDLE INVERTED AND MOUTH PIECES DOWN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 9, 2017
Routine
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: NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AND FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 6 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS, BOXES AND CEILING AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2009777 DATED 4/18/2017 NOT CORRECTED:- #30) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS... INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOODS FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORE INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS.. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, #32) NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT...NOTED DIRT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA....NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TORN RUBBER GASKET, CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN CUTTING BOARDS AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, #33) NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...ALL PREP TABLES WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS, RAILS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE THE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, INSIDE LIDS OF SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING, #34) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, DIRT AND DIRT ROACHES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING, #41) NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES ON SHELVES FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS, #43) NOTED DIRTY DISH WASH CLOTHES SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL DISH WASHERS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED WALLS WITH FOOD PARTICLES, FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS... INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOODS FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORE INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS.. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT...NOTED DIRT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA....NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TORN RUBBER GASKET, CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN CUTTING BOARDS AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...ALL PREP TABLES WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS, RAILS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE THE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, INSIDE LIDS OF SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, DIRT AND DIRT ROACHES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES ON SHELVES FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY DISH WASH CLOTHES SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL DISH WASHERS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 4, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASH SINK...NOTED REAR HAND WASH SINK INACCESSIBLE (USED FOR STORING ALL DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT AND GLOVES)....NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. THERE MUST BE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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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: NOTED OVER 6 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND MUST HAVE LIDS PROPERLY CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS... INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOODS FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORE INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS.. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT...NOTED DIRT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA....NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TORN RUBBER GASKET, CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN CUTTING BOARDS AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...ALL PREP TABLES WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS, RAILS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE THE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, INSIDE LIDS OF SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, DIRT AND DIRT ROACHES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES ON SHELVES FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY DISH WASH CLOTHES SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL DISH WASHERS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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64
Jul 26, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE IS NEEDED FOR MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE CREAM IN FREEZERS. IF ICE CREAM IS TO BE SOLD DIPPER WELL IS NEEDED.
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Jul 19, 2016
License
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NACHOS MACHINE AND POPCORN AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOALTION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT FOOD. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT ALL FOOD ON COUNTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONTRACT AVAILABLE TO REFLECT NEW OWNERS INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE GREASE STORAGE UNIT CONTRACT AND DUMPSTER CONTRACT WITH NEW OWNERS INFORMATION. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. OR IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. DO NOT REUSE SINGEL SERVICE ITEMS INCLUDING GALLONS OF MILK. LABEL ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND DATE FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZERS NEED TO BE DEFROSTED. OBSERVED ALL RAW WOOD IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED. OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM SHELF OF GRILL NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. ALL TIN FOIL NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM COVERING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CLEANED ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS TO BE CLEANED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL NEAR RESTROOMS UNCLEAN. WALL NEEDS TO BE PAINTED. OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING FROM WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE IS NEEDED FOR MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE CREAM IN FREEZERS. IF ICE CREAM IS TO BE SOLD DIPPER WELL IS NEEDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS. MUST HAVE PROBE THERMOEMTER ON SITE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AND SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT WORKING MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER WASHROOM USED AS STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED SO THAT THEY ARE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL FOR PEST CONTROL TO HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS. ALL ITEMS NEAR SIDE EXIT NEED TO BE REMOVED OLD WOOD ETC. ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. MUST HAVE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Karachi Chaat House 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Karachi Chaat House 1 on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Karachi Chaat House 1?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Karachi Chaat House 1.

Has Karachi Chaat House 1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Karachi Chaat House 1 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 Karachi Chaat House 1 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 Karachi Chaat House 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Karachi Chaat House 1 is inspected around two times per year on average.