Mysore Woodlands

2548 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Indian
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mysore Woodlands six times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Jan 31, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 31, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Jan 31, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TOO SMALL FOR SOME OF THE POTS AND PANS USED FOR THE BUSINESS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE UTENSILS FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING OR SANITIZING, OR REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PANS FROM ESTABLISHMENT.
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Jan 24, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER:LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICK PEAS AT TEMP OF 51.5F TO 52F,WITH A LABEL OF COOKING DATE OF 1-23-13; COOKED SPINACH AT TEMP OF 52.9F, WITH SAME DATE OF COOKING TIME. FOUND COOKED PUREE ONIONS IN GRAVY SAUCE AT TEMP OF 57.8F TO 58.8F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 32, VALUE $30. CRITICAL 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: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4 OF INCH GAP TO OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE, OR REMOVE PREP TABLE(BY THE REAR DOOR).REMOVE UNUSED BROKEN AND DIRTY COOLER BY THE USED FLAT GRILL, OR REPAIR DOOR AT UNIT AND CLEAN INTERIOR. OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TOO SMALL FOR THE POTS AND PANS USED FOR THE BUSINESS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE UTENSILS FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING OR SANITIZING, OR REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PANS FROM ESTABLISHMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES BY THE DRY INGREDIENTS, MUST REFINISH TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOIL LINENS USED FOR SHELF LINERS,AT FRONT COUNTER IN DINING ROOM, USE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL. REMOVE AND REPLACE PITTED AND BLACK SURFACE CUTTING BOARDS FROM PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR(TOP PART) OF DISH MACHINE,DEBRIS. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDED PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE STOVE.FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CORNERS, REMOVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL AROUND THE DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RECAULK WITH A SMOOTH FINISH
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEAD INSECT AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED CRATES FROM OUTSIDE REAR.
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Apr 18, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 16, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND BY THE FRONT BEVERAGE AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND TOWEL AND SOAP.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENINGS AROUND PIPES/CONDUITS MUST BE SEALED IN KITCHEN AREAS AND UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DINING ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER WATER SUPPLY LINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER (OF-220F).
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Jun 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 20, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 160323 DATED/27/09. #33- INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ,MUST CLEAN.#35- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM HALLWAY, AND ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN ABOVE THE STORAGE, MUST REPLACE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 2 AND 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE OVEN, THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, ALL THE EXTERIOR AND LID OF THE BULK CONTAINERS, THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX OF THE 2 AND 3 COMPT SINK , AND THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BY THE BAR, FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. CONCRETE BY THE EXIT DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL VENT BY THE EXIT SIGN GOING TO THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILT UP, CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM,WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA, MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD BY THE WIRE RACK CLOSE TO THE DOOR GOING TO THE KITCHEN, MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 4 COMPT SINK IN THE BAR, LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mysore Woodlands last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mysore Woodlands on file is from Jan 31, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mysore Woodlands?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mysore Woodlands.

Has Mysore Woodlands' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mysore Woodlands have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mysore Woodlands means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.