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Pista House Haleem

2501 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Indian
Last inspected: Mar 1, 2012
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Pista House Haleem. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 1, 2012. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Pista House Haleem's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 1, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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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
Mar 1, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER SUCH AS EGG AT 60F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 54F, YOGURT AT 58F, SAMOSA(MIXWED WITH POTATOES) AT 57.7F. MASALA SAUCE(MIXED WITH YOGURT) AT 57.7F. AND RICE AT 105.8F.MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PROPER WORTH $80.00 TOTAL 30 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE COOLER AND KEEP TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR BELOW.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER, PREP COOLER ,PREP TABLES, SHELVINGS , EXTERIOR OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOASTER, MICROWAVE AND CHOPPING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/18/12.
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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 THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL THE GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FYER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/18/12.
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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 FOLLOWING: FILTER BY THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP, THE KITCHEN DOOR, THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AAND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/18/12.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/18/12.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 18, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL THE GAP. MAKE THE FLOOR EVEN ONTHE FRONT OF THE SIDE DOOR AND THE FRONT OF THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH THE WALLS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND WASHHROOM. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND THE DRAIN SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE REAR SOUTH AREA OF THE BASEMENT. (CABINET,EXTRA LARGE POTS AND PANS,COMPUTER, CHAIRS,TABLES, PICTURES FRAMES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FURNITURES, SOFA,ETC). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL, DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS/ARTICLES,FURNITURES,COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pista House Haleem last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pista House Haleem on file is from Mar 1, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pista House Haleem?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pista House Haleem.

Has Pista House Haleem's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pista House Haleem have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pista House Haleem means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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