Oberois Indian Food & Grocery

6407 N Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Indian

Last inspected: Apr 18, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Oberois Indian Food & Grocery has three inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 18, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 18, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Oberois Indian Food & Grocery is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 18, 2017

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 31, 2017

Routine

9 minor violations.

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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: WE(EMPLOYEE AND MYSELF)OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE OF 6405 N BELL,AND INSIDE THE STORAGE OF MOP SINK OF 6407 N BELL. OVER 20 DROPPINGS.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. BOTH FRONT DOORS(6405 AND 6407 N BELL) WITH GAP OF 1/4" TP 1/2",INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOORS.NEED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATED POSTED ON SITE. PRESENTLY POSTED IS A "SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE" WHICH EXAM WAS TAKEN ON 3-20-16.NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED: RICE,GOAT MEAT,ETC. A VALID CITY SANITATION FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A)

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE OF 6405 N BELL,NEED TO REPLACE,ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AT SAME AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6"ABOVE THE FLOOR.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING TILES INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOM AT 6405 N BELL.NEED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT WASHROOM OF 6405 N BELL,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINANT IS NEEDED AT PREP AREA.

Jul 22, 2016

License

4 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PREP, TOILET ROOM, UNDER 3-COMP SINK, AND MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF PAINT. REPAIR CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH PAINTING, REPAIR CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK, AND A SLOW LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK. VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW, AND REPAIR LEAK AND VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oberois Indian Food & Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oberois Indian Food & Grocery on file is from Apr 18, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oberois Indian Food & Grocery?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oberois Indian Food & Grocery.

Has Oberois Indian Food & Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Oberois Indian Food & Grocery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oberois Indian Food & Grocery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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