Lahori Charga
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2023
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Lahori Charga, the earliest from 2021. On Oct 2, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Lahori Charga's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 2, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES A CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS NAD MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN ALL FREEZER AND REFIRGERATOR UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCTHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN ALL FREEZER AND REFIRGERATOR UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 15, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13 THE MOP SINK WAS REMOVED FROM THE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.
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Sep 7, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 17 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, WALLS, ON FOOD EQUIPMENT, ON STORAGE SHELVES, AND IN CARDBOARD BOXES STORING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED FOOD EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES (STORAGE SHELVES, BLENDER, FOOD PROCESSOR, CHEST FREEZER, ETC.) THAT HAD COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON IT.
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Sep 1, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, WALLS, ON FOOD EQUIPMENT, ON STORAGE SHELVES, IN CARDBOARD BOXES STORING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, OUTSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.13 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED FOOD EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES (STORAGE SHELVES, BLENDER, FOOD PROCESSOR, CHEST FREEZER, ETC.) THAT HAD COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON IT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ABOVE WATER HEATER TANK. MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND REPAINT AREA.
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Jul 26, 2021
License
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALLS IN DINING ROOM, 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON DINING ROOM FLOOR AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF MOP SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(a)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE TOILET PAPER IN BATHROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ABOVE WATER HEATER TANK. MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND REPAINT AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM INSIDE MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN WALL PANELING WITH OPENINGS IN DINING ROOM AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lahori Charga last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lahori Charga on file is from Oct 2, 2023. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lahori Charga?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Lahori Charga.
Has Lahori Charga's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lahori Charga have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lahori Charga means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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