New Punjab Sweet
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged 27 inspections at New Punjab Sweet, the earliest from 2010. New Punjab Sweet was last inspected on Jun 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 16 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
27
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES, CEILING TILES MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND TIGHT FITTED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Nov 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2585060 DATED 11/07/2023. VIOLATIONS AS FOLLOWS... #49. OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. #55. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CORRECT SAID PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL FOOD PREP AREA SHELVES, SINKS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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61
Nov 13, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Nov 7, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 10/17/23, INCLUDING NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 10/17/23 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING CORE VIOLATIONS #37 DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.# 47: CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE/ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH #49 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.#57 FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLE SAMOSAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLE SAMOSAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (C)
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON COUNTER CLOSE TO FOOD. MUST CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 11/22/22 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #373-302.12: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.# 47 4-101.19: CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE/ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH #49 4-602.13: ICE BUILDUP FOUND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.#57 2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. ALL FOOD CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 22, 2022
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE/ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: ICE BUILDUP FOUND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES WERE FOUND IN THE DRY STORAGE EXTENSION PART OF THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. ALL FOOD CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR NEAR THE RESTROOM AND DOOR LEADING INTO THE KITCHEN AREA FROM DRY STORAGE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS APPROXIMATELY A HALF-INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOWLS AND METAL BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A FOOD-GRADE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Nov 15, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED AT THE FRONT COUNTERS. OBSERVED FOOD OUT ON FOIL TRAYS WITH NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. FOOD ON DISPLAY SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, AND THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER FOR FOOD OUT ON DISPLAY BETWEEN CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVES OF ROACHES ON THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND NEAR THE HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE DISH AREA. -----OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 120 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FACILITY, ON SHELVES AND FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, BEHIND COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND ON TOP OF THE STAND-UP OVEN IN THE COOKLINE, NEAR THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS, AND ON FLOOR IN ATTIC STORAGE AREA WHERE DRY STORAGE ITEMS ARE STORED IN EXTENSION TO FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND LIVE/DEAD ROACHES ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: THE EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THAT ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE IMMERSED. USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
48
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR NEAR THE RESTROOM AND DOOR LEADING INTO THE KITCHEN AREA FROM DRY STORAGE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS APPROXIMATELY A HALF-INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA, AND EXTENSION TO THE STORE FACILITY WHERE DRY STORAGE PRODUCT IS STORED. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOWLS AND METAL BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A FOOD-GRADE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. PREPARATION COUNTERS THROUGHOUT. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHES MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE/ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD IS USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN RESTROOMS AND FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND FOIL IS USED AS LINING IN DISPLAY COOLERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOOD DISPLAY COOLER HANDLES ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ICE BUILDUP FOUND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK UNDER HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL GENDER RESTROOMS IN THE FACILITY LACK A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EACH RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKLINE ARE SOILED WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES WERE FOUND IN THE DRY STORAGE EXTENSION PART OF THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES WERE FOUND NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLES WERE FOUND CEILING NEAR A LARGE MIXING MACHINE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON WALLS LEADING TOWARDS THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST COVER HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP WAS FOUND ON THE ON EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOK LINE. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. ALL FOOD CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 1, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(RICE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE . 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME PACKAGED DESERTS WITH NO ALLERGEN WRIITEN ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST LABEL PACKAGED FOOD INCLUDING ALL MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS.7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE BINS TO LARGE TO SANITIZE INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ALTERNATE WAREWASHING INSTRUCTION OR REMOVE LARGE BINS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED(FAUCET/VACUUM BREAKER).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY CEILING BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 22, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD AS LINER IN WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH FINISHED CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY/SERVICE AREA AND IN REAR SMALL FOOD PREP ROOM BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ITEMS. ALL SHELVING MUST MAKE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Mar 9, 2018
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. SINK ALSO NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY LARGE GARBAGE CAN. MANAGEMENT REMOVED CAN, PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND STORAGE. FOUND READY TO EAT SWEETS ON DISPLAY AT FRONT COUNTERS OPEN, NOT COVERED/PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT REMOVED AND DISCARDED. OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN CONTAINERS FOUND UNCOVERED, STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF OTHER UNCOVERED FOODS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED COVERED AND PROTECTED. SERIOUS 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE KITCHEN, REAR POTATO STORAGE HALLWAY, SMALL PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE ROOM. OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS. SEAL ALL NOTED OPENINGS REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZED ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA FOUND WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE, OLD TIRES, TOILET, FURNITURE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINERS. GREASE DRIPPING FROM THE GREASE CONTAINER ONTO THE GROUND. ACCUMULATED LITTER, PALLETS, BROKEN GLASS, CARDBOARD BOXES, FOOD CONTAINERS ON GROUND AROUND PERIMETER OF BUILDING, CREATING PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL OUTISDE AREAS, REMOVE ALL GARBAGE, DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM THE GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION LEVEL FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT SWEETS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.IE: FRONT DISPLAY, ALL PREP TABLES ALL STORAGE SHELVING ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD AS LINER IN WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER DRY STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST 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: ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE AND ALL PREP AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH FINISHED CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY/SERVICE AREA AND IN REAR SMALL FOOD PREP ROOM BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLERS.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, IN ALL PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.---MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ITEMS. ALL SHELVING MUST MAKE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES SHOW EXPIRATION DATES FROM 2017. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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50
May 5, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO BI METAL STEM THERMOMETERS SEEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
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95
Apr 28, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #32 OBSERVED HANDLE ON WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR BROKEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. VIOLATION#33 COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT. VIOLATION#45 ALL FOODHANDLERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF I.D.P.H TRAINING SEE REPORT#1975365 DATED11/14/2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEAING IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING PANELS MISSING IN THE SAMOSA MAKING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL CEILING TILES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO INSTALL MISSING SHIELDS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DRAIN AT WASHBASIN IN RESTROOM LEAKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO BI METAL STEM THERMOMETERS SEEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
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74
Nov 14, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED GOODS AND SWEETS NEED PROPER LABEL CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE ON WALK IN REFRIGERATOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE GRILLS AND FRYERS UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY TO AVOID FRUIT FLIES LAYING EGGS IN WET MOPS. OBSERVED BAG OF CASHEWS ON FLOOR. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSONEL BEHIND COUNTER AND IN KITHCEN. MUST ONLY HAVE AUTHORIZED PERSONEL IN KITHCEN AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
44
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
45
74
Jun 28, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #1933194, DATED 6/21/2016. VIOLATION # 29: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#,1506704, DATED 9/22/2015. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; # 32; Walk in freezer, and walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). #34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. ESTABLISHMENT STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 (CERTIFIED MANAGER IS CLEANING THE PREMISES DURING THE RE-INSPECTION).
14
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE SMALL REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES ON THE NORTH WALL BEHIND THE FRYER. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD. WALL CORNER OF THE WALK IN COOLER IS DAMAGED. AND, PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM. ALSO, EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FILTERS AND HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM HAS A PIPE LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
39
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RES TAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WERE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jun 21, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES THAT DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD OR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ONE ENTER THE ESTABLISHMENT FROM THE BACK DOOR AND IMMEDIATELY BEGAN HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE WAS KNEADING DOUGH, BUT KEPT HANDLING KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, (POTS & PANS, AND UTENSILS), WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS WHEN HE RETURNED TO KNEADING DOUGH. ALSO, BOTH EMPLOYEES WERE OBSERVED USING THE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH THEIR HANDS WITH WATER ONLY. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS RIGHT NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. DISCUSSED APPROPRIATE HAND WASHING WITH STAFF AND CERTIFIED MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A) (B).
6
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AVAILABLE PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
12
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE PREMISES; REAR AREA OF THE PREMISES WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED NEAR THE TOILET ROOM, INSIDE ALL STORAGE BINS BEHIND THE CUSTOMER COUNTER, STORAGE BIN UNDER THE CASH REGISTER, AND ON WINDOW SILLS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED THAT A COPY OF THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
28
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#,1506704, DATED 9/22/2015. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; # 32; Walk in freezer, and walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). #34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. ESTABLISHMENT STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE SMALL REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MISSING WALL TILES ON THE NORTH WALL BEHIND THE FRYER. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD. WALL CORNER OF THE WALK IN COOLER IS DAMAGED. AND, PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM. ALSO, EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FILTERS AND HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS AND A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND REPLACE SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM HAS A PIPE LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
39
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RES TAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WERE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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55
Sep 22, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in freezer, and walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
45
78
Jun 10, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. HANDLES MILK, CHEESE, ETC.)SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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95
May 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE BY HOT WATER TANK AND ABOUT 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT SAME AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS OPEN AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. ALSO. DUMPSTER WITH MISSING WHEEL. MUST REPLACE DUMPSTER.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
19
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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82
Feb 15, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARMENT SINK FAUCET AND PIPE UNDER SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.
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95
Feb 8, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: STILL FOUND SOME ACTIVITIES FOR ROACHES OVER 10 TOTAL. ON THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE, UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE,ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DOOR GOING TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE ROACHES, WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES/EQUIPMENT AND COMPLY WITH FOLLOWING ORDERS.
14
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE WITH RICE. SOME MULTI USE FOOD CONTAINERS TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS. MUST REMOVE OVER-SIZED POTS OR INSTALL LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER UTENSILS SANITATION.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE CARTS,PREP TABLES, COOKING EAQUIPMENTS, COOKING STOVES EXTERIOR PARTS. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS,GREASE,ETC. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAUCETS/PIPES ALONG WOK STATIONS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT ,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP).BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING STATION. SEAL THE HOLE ON THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE WOK STATION.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE.
35
78
Feb 4, 2013
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODE. SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1188494 DATED 1/28/13 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #18 UPGRADED TO CRITICAL. STILL FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS: ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE DOOR GOING TO THE KITCHEN AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE GAPS/CREVICES UNDER THE PREP TABLES, ON THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. OVER 30 LIVE ROACHES TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES/EQUIPMENT AND COMPLY WITH FOLLOWING ORDERS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090.
14
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL #14
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL, COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, LIST OF INGREDIENTS IN ORDER OF THEIR PREDOMINACE BY WEIGHT, LIST OF ANY ARTIFICIAL COLOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR OR PRESERVATIVE USED, COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOOD/PASTRIES FOR SALE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE WITH RICE. CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE MOP SINK, WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. SOME MULTI-USE FOOD CONTAINERS TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS. MUST REMOVE OVER-SIZED POTS OR INSTALL LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOKING STOVE EXTERIOR PARTS, CHOPPING BOARDS, COOLERS, ALL DINING TABLE AND DINING CHAIRS, INSIDE THE CABINETS, ALL COOKING UTENSILS, AND ALL BULK CONTAINERS/HANDLES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES, MICROWAVE. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ETC. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAUCETS/PIPES ALONG WOK STATIONS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE(WITH GREASE BUILD -UP). ALL CORNER, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER ALL COOLERS AND PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO KEEP STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE. HOLES THRU-OUT THE WALLS BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND CLEAN THE WALLS. REMOVE PEELING/FLAKING PAINT FROM AREAS OF CEILING IN PREP AREAS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOOSE FAUCET TOO. MUST REPAIR. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THREADED FAUCET AND HOSE.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: SCOOPS STORED ON FOOD INGREDIENTS IN BULK CONTAINERS. MUST STORE SCOOPS IN A SANITARY MANNER.
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64
Jan 28, 2013
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPING INSIDE THE CABINET IN THE FRONT AREA,WITH EMPTY BOXES,OVER 8 TOTAL. ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE BABY ROACHES TOTAL 4,BEHIND THE PREP TABLE; BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,TOTAL 3; AND TOTAL 1, ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES,CLEAN,REMOVE ALL GREASE AND SANITIZE SURFACES. REMOVE THE MICE DROPPING AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS WHERE THE MICE DROPPINGS ARE FOUND. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-020.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH WATER AND GREASE ALL OVER THE LID AND GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID. ALSO ,OUTSIDE SURROUNDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS ,BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE CONTAINER AND CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
19
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT, DATED 4/4/11, POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE SUMMARY REPORT AND MUST BE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-42-010B.
28
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH SALT,FLOUR,RICE,SUGAR ,ETC. MUST PROVIDE LABEL ,COMPANY'S NAME. ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, LIST OF INGREDIENTS IN ORDER OF THEIR PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT,LIST OF ANY ARTIFICAIL COLOR,ARTIFICAIL FLAVOR, OR PRESERVATIVE USED,COMMON OR USUAL NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL PRE PACKAGED FOOD/PASTRIES FOR SALE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE WITH RICE AND BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE MOP SINK, WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK NAD MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE CARTS,PREP TABLES, COOKING STOVE EXTERIOR PART,CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, ALL THE DINING TABLES, AND DINING CHAIRS, ALL THE CABINETS,ALL COOKING UTENSILS, AND ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT. ALONG THE WALL BASE (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP), ALL CORNER ,BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER ALL COOLERS AND PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. STAINED CEILING TILES TRU-OUT PREMISES,AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK IN FREEZER, MUST REPLACE. HOLES TRU-OUT THE WALLS BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS, MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND CLEAN THE WALLS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS AND MISSING CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE END CAPS. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB BY THE HOOD AND ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST REPAIR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MUST PROVIDE.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER/DEBRIS OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. EMPTY BOXES, PLASTIC CONTAINER, GARBAGE, MILK CRATE ETC. INSTRUCTED CLEAN IN DETAIL DISPOSE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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55
Apr 4, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND X5 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE EMPTY BOXES IN THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE ROACHES ACTIVITY AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH GREASE BUILT UP ON THE LID AND RIM AROUND THE LID/DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #339211 DATED 8/6/2010. #33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL COCKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVINGS, SINK THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIMES.#34-DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATED GRIMES AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK CONTAINER WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, CHICK PEAS, CORN STARCH NEED A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT. ALSO ALL PACKAGED PASTRIES/SWEETS FOR SALE IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST HAVE A LABEL,INGREDIENTS,NAME OF THE COMPANY,ADDRESS AND TEL NO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK WITH SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE,NOT MAITAINED,WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCKS, BOXES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD. WALL TILES MISSING BY THE WALL OF THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TILES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.ALSO MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR THE COOK.
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Aug 6, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.
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Jul 29, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND SAMOSA FILLED WITH COOKED POTATO, PUFF FILLED WITH MIXED VEGETABLES, KACHI FILLED WITH COOKED BEANS, PAKROA FILLED WITH MIXED VEGETABLES. ALL FOODS HAD A BREADED COATING AND WERE DEEP FRIED AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 90.6 -113.5 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 200 LBS, VALUE $800. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION #62718-17
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED CONDENSATION IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER ON RIGHT, DRIPPING ONTO AND INTO FOOD PANS CONTAINING ROSUGLA, CHUM CHUM (DESSERTS). ALSO OBSERVED IN THE ROSGULA WHICH IS STORED IN LIQUID A CUP USED TO DISPENSE THE DESSERT. THE CUP WAS COATED WITH THE LIQUID. ALSO NOTED A PITCHER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON HANDLE IN A LARGE FLOUR BIN IN REAR. ALSO NOTED DESSERTS ON TOP OF DISPLAY COOLER ON LEFT WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE DISPLAY COOLER REPAIRED TO PREVENT CONDENSATION, PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS FOR FOOD PREP THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORE TO STOP CONTAMINATION AND TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT THE UNCOVERED DESSERTS ON TOP OF DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGER DISPOSED AND DENATURED ALL CONTAMINATED FOODS. TOTAL WEIGHT 60 LBS, VALUE $360. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION #62718-17
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF MICE AND FLIES. OBSERVED OVER 10 HOUSE FLIES IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES, 20 FRUIT FLIES IN RIGHT OF REAR DOOR NEAR ONION SHELF AND GROUPS OF 3 TO 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON SIDE AND INSIDE CABINET BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT AND 5 DROPPINGS IN REAR BY HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. CITATION #62720-10.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, COOKING, PREP TABLES, SHELVING, SINKS ETC THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING FOR ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPAIR MISALIGNED REAR SCREEN DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTING ABOVE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK FROM UNDER HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Punjab Sweet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Punjab Sweet on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Punjab Sweet?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at New Punjab Sweet.
Has New Punjab Sweet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Punjab Sweet have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Punjab Sweet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is New Punjab Sweet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Punjab Sweet is inspected around two times per year on average.
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