Mirch Incorporated

5664 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Indian

Last inspected: Aug 30, 2022

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Mirch Incorporated, the earliest from 2019. The most recent visit was on Aug 30, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Mirch Incorporated since Aug 30, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mirch Incorporated is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 30, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

Jul 8, 2019

Reinspection

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU REGARDING THE UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION

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

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.14-WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13- CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK COLOR AROUND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114- UNNECESSARY ITEMS,CLUTTER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Jul 1, 2019

License

3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. 1ST COMPARTMENT WITH WATER BACKING UP,WHEN THE DRAIN PLUG WAS TAKEN OUT FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION.

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

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTRA LARGE POTS, PANS THAT DOES NOT FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BIGGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REPLACE POTS AND PANS TO SMALLER ONE TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE,AND SANITIZE POTS AND PANS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK COLOR AROUND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS,CLUTTER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mirch Incorporated last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mirch Incorporated on file is from Aug 30, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mirch Incorporated?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mirch Incorporated.

Has Mirch Incorporated's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mirch Incorporated have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mirch Incorporated 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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