Lahore Food & Grill

2114-2116 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Indian

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2021

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Lahore Food & Grill has five inspections on file, the first dated 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Lahore Food & Grill since Jan 21, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2021

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HALF OF OTHER SWINGING DOOR MISSING BETWEEN DINING AND PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL BARRIER SEPARATING CUSTOMERS AND PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE CLOSEST TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED OUTSIDE BY REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Mar 21, 2019

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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

Inspector notes: HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 5, 2018

Complaint

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501-.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 5-203.11(A) MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DISH WASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 3-501.17 ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 3-302.12 ALL BULK FOODS AND BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Apr 30, 2018

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN STOOL/TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN, PAINT/SEAL.----PLASTIC SEALANT USED AS A PROTECTING ON ALL NEWLY PURCHASED PREP TABLE SHELVING FOUND PEELING. MUST REMOVE. ALSO PEELING PLASTIC ON MICROWAVES. MUST REMOVE TO HAVE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BULK ONION CONTAINER DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.----WALL NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 9, 2017

License

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lahore Food & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lahore Food & Grill on file is from Jan 21, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lahore Food & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lahore Food & Grill.

Has Lahore Food & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lahore Food & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lahore Food & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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