Paprika Indian Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2021
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Score
Paprika Indian Restaurant has been inspected 13 times since 2012. The most recent visit was on Jul 16, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Paprika Indian Restaurant is from Jul 16, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “variance obtained for specialized processing methods”, which has been cited eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Paprika Indian Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jul 16, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED LAMB, COOKED CHICKEN BASE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL OPENING OVER STORAGE AREA IN KITCHEN.MUST CLOSE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE WALL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SCREEN DOOR TO REAR EXIT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAIN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 4, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: YOGURT IS BEING MADE ON PREMISES.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 GALLONS OF YOGURT TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$40.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. - COS
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR MAKING YOGURT ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE PROCESS IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. * A VARIANCE REQUIRES CDPH REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN DISH WARE AND UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS IN KITCHEN CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION COVERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS FREE OF DUSTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Feb 13, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, PAN, POTS, UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEANING MATERIALS SUCH AS MOP,BROOM, DUST PAN, STORED BESIDE THE OVEN AND PREP COOLER. MUST STORE ALL CLEANING MATERIALS IN DESIGNATED AREAS OR BY THE MOP SINK AREA.
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Apr 24, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES PEELING OFF BY THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE STOVE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE STOVE. MUST PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around the cooking equipment.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation on the walls next to fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed a stained ceiling tile in the dining room near the east wall. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Feb 10, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST RE CAULK AROUND SINK, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES WERE GLASSWARE IS STORED NEEDS RESEAL OR REPLACE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, prep tables, storage shelves, and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean behind all equipment, remove food debris daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling, light shields and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to remove dust built-up and detail clean.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Aug 5, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 29, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES UNDER PREP TABLE ON LEG, UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AND BETWEEN WALL AND DOOR FRAME LEADING OUT OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED 4-9-2014, REPORT #1434696: -33 COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETEAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. -34 FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS DAILY. -35 WALL NOT MAINTAINED BETWEEN UITLITY AND THREE COMPARTMENT SIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOTTOM SECTION OF WALL. SEVERAL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS. CEILING AND VENTILATION COVERS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILT-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGH-OUT THE KITCEHN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNSED ARTICLES.
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Apr 9, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. Foods stored in reusable plastic shopping bags. Instructed to store foods in food grade material bags and storage containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Filter missing from exhaust hood. Instructed to replace filter.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, prep tables, storage shelves, and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile and detail clean behind all equipment, remove food debris daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall not maintained between utility and three compartment sink. Instructed to replace bottom section of wall. Several holes noted in walls. Instructed to seal all openings. Ceiling and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to remove dust built-up and detail clean. Ceiling tile not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided for condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.
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Feb 4, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. Foods stored in reusable plastic shopping bags. Instructed to store foods in food grade material bags and storage containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Filter missing from exhaust hood. Instructed to replace filter.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, prep tables, storage shelves, and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile and detail clean behind all equipment, remove food debris daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall not maintained between utility and three compartment sink. Instructed to replace bottom section of wall. Several holes noted in walls. Instructed to seal all openings. Ceiling and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to remove dust built-up and detail clean. Ceiling tile not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided for condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.
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Apr 25, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3PART SINK AND UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS FROM PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE PIPES AND CLEAN AND SEAL THE GREASE TRAP.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Jul 17, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL CONTAINER WITH SPICES AND FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN THE SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR, WITH DUST BUILD UP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY TYPE SUBSTANCE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CONTAINER WITH SPICES, INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, BEHIND AND UNDER THE OVEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLER AND PREP TABLE, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE SAME WALLS AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING ABOVE THE DINING TABLES/CHAIRS, AND ABOVE THE PREP TABLE, AROUND THE VENTILATION WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON ALL LIGHTING FIXTURES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paprika Indian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paprika Indian Restaurant on file is from Jul 16, 2021. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paprika Indian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “variance obtained for specialized processing methods” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Paprika Indian Restaurant.
Has Paprika Indian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paprika Indian Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paprika Indian Restaurant 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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