Nepalese & Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
37
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Nepalese & Indian Cuisine, the earliest from 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 22, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Nepalese & Indian Cuisine's 37 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SAMOSA AT 95.9F, COOKED POTATOES 50.0 & 50.3F, COOKED CAULIFLOWER 63.4F, AND COOKED RICE 55.4F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (IN USE) LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT CHLORINE 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE DISH MACHINE NOW READING 50 PPM PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE BALLOONED WITH WATER / DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP, NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MANAGER CAME BROUGHT IN NEW SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINKS IN BOTH BAR AND DISH
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jun 20, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 11, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES AT REAR HALLWAY AREAS ON WALL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF ROACHES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Jan 13, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Nov 30, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. THE DISH MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A LARGE BOWL BEING WASHED INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A SANITIZING RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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70
Nov 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. THE DISH MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A LARGE BOWL BEING WASHED INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A SANITIZING RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Sep 7, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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90
Mar 22, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID DOOR GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Mar 15, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. Instructed to maintain a kit with all necessary supplies, a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus and a policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2311516 DATED ON 08/29/19 NOT CORRECTED- #58 Observed incomplete allergen training. Instructed all employees with City of Chicago Sanitation license must complete allergen training and keep a record on premises. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS LOWER AND UPPER SIDES AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2019
License
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Observed incomplete health policy. Instructed to complete employee health policy and keep on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. Instructed to maintain a kit with all necessary supplies, a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus and a policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed small crack in door sweep under door leading to rear storage area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed no splash guard between 1 compartment prep sink and 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to install and maintain a splash guard.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a build up of grease and grime in fryer cabinet. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a small leak under 3 compartment sink in rear prep area and a pin hole in center basin of 3 compartment sink in bar area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed loose base board underneath low temperature dish machine in rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up of dirt and grime near utility sink and on wall behind 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed burnt out bulb in rear prep area above the prep line. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed a cracked light shield in rear storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed dust and dirt on fan gaurds in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Observed incomplete allergen training. Instructed all employees with City of Chicago Sanitation license must complete allergen training and keep a record on premises.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nepalese & Indian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nepalese & Indian Cuisine on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nepalese & Indian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Nepalese & Indian Cuisine.
Has Nepalese & Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nepalese & Indian Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nepalese & Indian Cuisine 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.
How often is Nepalese & Indian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nepalese & Indian Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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