Luzzat Restaurant Inc. — Luzzat East Indian Restaurant

1505 W Jarvis Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Indian
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2023
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 19 inspections at Luzzat Restaurant Inc. — Luzzat East Indian Restaurant, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 3, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Luzzat Restaurant Inc. — Luzzat East Indian Restaurant is from Oct 3, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “thermometers provided & accurate” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Luzzat Restaurant Inc. — Luzzat East Indian Restaurant on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES NEED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Dec 1, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 MOP SINK WITH EXCESS GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 A COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM
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Nov 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-19-21, REPORT#2362553 #36) 3-302.12 NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENT NAME #47) 4-202.16NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST #47) 4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE NON-RE-USABLE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS. #55) 6-201.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN --NOTED FOOD PARTICLES SPLASHED ON WALL BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. --NOTED DIRTY SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE AREA BY HOT WATER TANK REPLACE
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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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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: MOP SINK WITH EXCESS GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE
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Feb 19, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING RICE INSIDE ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING AND RINSING DISHES AT THE OTHER 2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED IF USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND CANNOT DO BOTH WASHING AND FOOD PREPPING AT THE SAME TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE NON RE-USABLE FOOD CONTAINERS . INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AT AREAS WHERE DEAD ROACHES WERE FOUND. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN --NOTED FOOD PARTICLES SPLASHED ON WALL BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. --NOTED DIRTY SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 20, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-11-18,REPORT #2184473 #36) 4-204.112 (B-C) EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. #37)3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES AND BULK INGREDIENTS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT NEED TO BE LABELED. 41) 3-304.14 (B)(1)(2) OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ON HANDLES OF STOVE. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. #47) 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARDS LINING STOVE AND NEWS PAPER LINING EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL NEWS PAPER AND CARDBOARD AND RESTORE SURFACES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. #49)4-601.11(B) OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AS SOON AS YOU ENTER KITCHEN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND GRILL WITH FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL. MOP SINK IS VERY UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AND AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #55) 6-201.16 OBSERVED WALL IN CABINET UNDER SINK OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. #58) PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. TAPE USED FOR VENT COVER ON CEILING NOT ABLE TO SEAL(UNSEALED WITH DUST) IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE CLEAN GLASSES, WEST WALL REMOVE AND REPAIR PROPERLY MENTIONED FIXTURE.
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78
Jul 11, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARRED FOODS NOT LABELED WITH A USE BT DATE. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH 7 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPICES AND BULK INGREDIENTS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT NEED TO BE LABELED.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ON HANDLES OF STOVE. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARDS LINING STOVE AND NEWS PAPER LINING EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL NEWS PAPER AND CARDBOARD AND RESTORE SURFACES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AS SOON AS YOU ENTER KITCHEN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND GRILL WITH FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL. MOP SINK IS VERY UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AND AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN CABINET UNDER SINK OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSEVER NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVICE FOOD PREPERATION COOLER AT HOT LINE NOT HOLDING COLD F00DS AT 40F AND BELOW.FOUND FOODS REGISTERING TEMPERATIRES AT 55F. TAGGED MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED FOODS IN SERVICE PREPARATION COOLER AT TEMPERATURES OF 55F THEY WERE COOKED POTATOS,COOKED LENTILS,ONION SAUCE,GREEN SAUCE, AND RED SAUCE WHICH ARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS. THESE ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED,TOTAL AMOUNTS 4LBS $15.OO OF FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PAPER LINERS ON STORAGE SHELVING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE PAPER LINERS FROM STORAGESHELVING ANDTHAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING PANEL STAINED OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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82
Jan 27, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET
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95
Jan 20, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 50 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER BULK FOOD BINS AT THE REAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PAPER AND CARBOARD LINERS ON EQUIPMENT I.E OVEN,GRILL AND TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ALSO NOTED PAPER LINERS ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND PAPER LINERS. ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT YO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD CAPS NOT PROPERLY FITTED TO LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX CAPS TO SHIELDS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Apr 7, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 31, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT; UNDER FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER IN THE FAR CORNER; BEHIND THE COOLER WHERE THE BAGGED ICE IS STORED; AROUND (RICE)STORAGE BINS IN THE REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT MET FROM INSP#1597703, DATED 8/24/2015. VIOLATION #32; PAPER IS USED FOR SHELF LINER,ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. VIOLATION #36; END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN BY THE 3-COMP SINK, AND IN FRONT OF THE CASH REGISTER. ALSO, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE STOVE AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TILES, 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 A HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK, ALSO PIPES ARE LOOSE AT SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Aug 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAPER IS USED FOR SHELF LINER,ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS ON WALL BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPER IS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Aug 27, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND WORN AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND WORN AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.
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Sep 13, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD, COOKED AND RAW, STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING WATER FROM BOTTOM PART OF EAST SIDE OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE STOPPER IS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS.
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Oct 3, 2012
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ONCE A FOOD CONTAINER IS OPENED,FOOD MUST BE TRANSFERED TO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH LID AND LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE AT WHITE MICROWAVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE BUILD-UP GREASE FROM PIPE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYER, HOOD AND FILTERS; ALSO INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES,ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS,NEED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP FROM MENTIONED UNITED. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS,REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. SEAL BASE BOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD STAINS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE END CAPS TO ALL LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DISCARDING WATER ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARDED HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NEED TO ORGANIZE ALL OPENED CABINETS UNDER THE PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE ITEMS NOT NEEDED. CLEAN SAID SHELVES.
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Sep 13, 2012
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPRE TEMPERASTURE: 3 CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 54.1F TO 55.2F; 12 DOZEN OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 52.5F TO 55.6F;COOKED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 54.5F TO 55.6F,COOKED GREEN VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 53.9F AND 10 GALLONS OF DEANS MILK AT TEMP OF 53F TO 55.5F. FOOD MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THREE DOOR COOLER AND SMALL PREP COOLER, HOWEVER AIR TEMP OF BOTH COOLERS IS 40.9F AND 41.2F NO TEMPERATURE OF COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUNDS 40 VALUE 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING COOKED FOOD(CHICKEN), TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SUCH AS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, DIRTY LINENS, PULLED THE CHAIN TO TURN ON THE LIGHT AT REAR STORAGE AND WASHED A STAIN LESS CONTAINER WITH GLOVES ON,THAN RETURNED TO PREP AREA AND CONTINUE TO DICE COOKED CHICKEN, SHE DID NOT REMOVE FOOD GLOVES NOR WASHED HER HANDS;THE SAME FOOD HANDLER ON ONE POINT REMOVED FOOD GLOVES AND STORED IT ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARD ONCE SHE FINISHED WASHING ALL OTHER UTENSILS PUT ON AGAIN THE SAME FOOD GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CONTINUE TO PREP AND STORE THE COOKED CHICKEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING ONLY WITH WATER A USED STAINLESS BOWL, A KNIFE AND A CUTTING BOARD IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ITEMS WERE STORED WITH OTHER CLEAN ITEMS AND THE CUTTING BOARD WAS PLACED BACK ON TOP THE PREP TABLE. PERSONALLY SET-UP SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE 100 PPM. 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: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES:BY THE HOT WATER TANK ,BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON TOP THE LAST SHELF IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE REAR DOOR(APPROX RAT DROPPINGS AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. 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: ONCE A FOOD CONTAINER IS OPENED,FOOD MUST BE TRANSFERED TO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH LID AND LABEL.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BROKEN HANDLE AT WHITE MICROWAVE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYER, HOOD AND FILTERS; ALSO INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES,ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS,NEED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP FROM MENTIONED UNITED. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE BUILD-UP GREASE FROM PIPE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS,REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. SEAL BASE BOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD STAINS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE END CAPS TO ALL LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DISCARDING WATER ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARDED HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NEED TO ORGANIZE ALL OPENED CABINETS UNDER THE PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE ITEMS NOT NEEDED. CLEAN SAID SHELVES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS.
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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. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT,INCLUDING SILVER WARES AND COOKING SPOONS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON THE FOLLOWINGS:STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE,INSIDE BAKING OVEN,TRASH CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN,MOP SINK,COOLER WALLS AT PREP TABLE,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AND 3 COMP.SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER HOOD NEEDS CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD MISSING ON FLORICENT BULB ABOVE PREP AREA.
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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. REPAIR PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3 COMP. SINK,AND DRIPPING FAUCETS ON EXPOSE HAND SINK AND COMP. SINK.
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When was Luzzat Restaurant Inc. — Luzzat East Indian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Luzzat Restaurant Inc. — Luzzat East Indian Restaurant on file is from Oct 3, 2023. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Luzzat Restaurant Inc. — Luzzat East Indian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Luzzat Restaurant Inc. — Luzzat East Indian Restaurant.

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Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Luzzat Restaurant Inc. — Luzzat East Indian Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

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