Masala Indian and Mediterranean
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2017
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Going back to 2014, Masala Indian and Mediterranean has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 5, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Masala Indian and Mediterranean's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 5, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Masala Indian and Mediterranean is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD UP ON FIRE EXTINGUISHER PIPES UNDER THE HOOD.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO MECHANICAL DRAIN PIPE UNDER SAID SINK. REPAIR CAUSE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE AROUND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER WITH DEBRIS AND LITERS ON GROUND(WOOD,PIPES ETC),NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, OVEN (WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR AND TWO DOOR EACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE,DEEP FRYER, AND OVEN WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ST THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Sep 15, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DISCOLORATION AND BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 2 INCH HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO FILL-IN THE HOLE TO PROVIDE A FLAT EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Jul 17, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESS RUST ON TOP THE LID OF GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 8, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BASE LINER ON STORAGE/ATTIC ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SURFACE IS UNEVEN WITH POROUS SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FOOD BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. EXCESS RUST ON TOP THE LID OF GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,PAINT AND MAINTAIN. A CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD INSIDE IS LOCATED AT COMMON HALLWAY,INSTRUCTED TO LOCK THE UNIT FOR FOOD PROTECTION NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNEVEN CEMENT FLOOR IN DISH ROOM AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACE NOT SMOOTH NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BASEBOARD ARE NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD INSTRUCTED TO 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: CEILING WALL AT REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. NO VENT COVER PROVIDED AT NORTH WALL OF STORAGE WERE REACH-IN COOLER IS STORED,ALSO WALL ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN / PAINT AREA MENTIONED.A LOT OF SMALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES. BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT PROVIDED AT DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK UNABLE TO TURN OFF COMPLETELY,LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Masala Indian and Mediterranean last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Masala Indian and Mediterranean on file is from Sep 5, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Masala Indian and Mediterranean?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Masala Indian and Mediterranean.
Has Masala Indian and Mediterranean's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Masala Indian and Mediterranean have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Masala Indian and Mediterranean 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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