Naveen's Cuisine Cooking Class

2325 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Indian
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2019
43
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Naveen's Cuisine Cooking Class, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2019. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Naveen's Cuisine Cooking Class's record stops at Jul 22, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Naveen's Cuisine Cooking Class' 43 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE .MUST PROVIDE (PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
48
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT SINK IN PREP AREA.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER CABINET IN ISLAND BELOW STOVE TOP.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPPING IN WOOD FLOORS IN PREP/DINING AREAS,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT SIDE EXIT DOOR,LOOSE WALL BASE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BLACK BUILD UP ON CAULK ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE 1 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
55
43
Sep 29, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
95
Aug 29, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR SHELVINGS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE FOOD PRODUCTS STORED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL POTS/PANS ON SHELVINGS MUST BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
31
90
Jul 16, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED PREPARED FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE COOLERS
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE STOCK STORED ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR
34
90
Nov 10, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.FOUND FLOOR AREAS IN POOR REPAIR PEELING PAINT BENEATH THE 2 COLD HOLDING COOLERS AT REAR MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,STORE REMAINING ARTICLES NEATLY 6" OFF FLOOR.
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90
Jul 21, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
32
90
Aug 9, 2010
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Naveen's Cuisine Cooking Class last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Naveen's Cuisine Cooking Class on file is from Jul 22, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Naveen's Cuisine Cooking Class?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Naveen's Cuisine Cooking Class.

Has Naveen's Cuisine Cooking Class' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Naveen's Cuisine Cooking Class have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Naveen's Cuisine Cooking Class means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.