Masala Grill
Last inspected: May 16, 2013
95
Score
Masala Grill has been inspected four times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated May 16, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Masala Grill's record stops at May 16, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Masala Grill's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 16, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LID TO STORE RAW/ COOKED FOOD
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May 9, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDE AT LOW TEMP IN USE DISH MACHINE, ALSO NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS. TAGGED MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.PERSONALLY SHOWED HOW TO SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVING.OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN FRONT OF WINDOW(LIKE A BUFFET STYLE)FOOD WAS UNCOVERED, OBSERVED CUSTOMERS TALKING , LAUGHING AND COUGHING AS THEY WERE SERVING THEMSELVES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD OR PROVIDE A BUFFET UNIT WITH PROPER REQUIREMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES. UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA,AND UNDER THE PLASTIC CRATES IN STORAGE AREA.ALSO OBSERVED A HOLE BEHIND THE BREAD OVEN,SOUTH WEST CORNER,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL,REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR OPENED INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS OUTSIDE ON GROUND IN FRONT AND SIDE(BETWEEN THE FENCE AND UNIT) OF WALK-IN COOLER ,ALSO FOOD AND DEBRIS WERE OBSERVED AROUND GARBAGE AND WASTE OIL CONTAINERS;OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS AT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TWO PIECES OF COUNTER TOPS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED BEHIND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECTS/RODENT ACTIVITIES. 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: PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LID TO STORE RAW/ COOKED FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER BY THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES, INSIDE OF MICROWAVE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, PIPE BEHIND COKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD AND FILTER,REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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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 CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN DRAN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Nov 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 7, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: LID OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE LID.(WITH A BIG GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO LIDS OF THE DUMPSTER).
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR THE PRIVATE WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE PRIVATE WASHROOM, AND RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE WOODED CHOPPING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE CABINETS IN THE WAIT STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER IN THE WAIT STATION, INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM, FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL COVING 4" BEHIND THE COKING EQUIPMENTS(GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER. REGLUE COVING/BASEBOARD IN THE WAIT STATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE WALLS BY THE BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. SEAL THE RAW WOODS OF THE THE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE OFFICE, BEING USED AS A STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS, WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUT PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ONE OF THE PREP COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: MUST POST A NO SMOKING SIGN IN ALL ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Masala Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Masala Grill on file is from May 16, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Masala Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Masala Grill.
Has Masala Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Masala Grill 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 Masala 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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