Punjabi Dhabha

2525 W Devon, Chicago, IL 60659
Indian
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Punjabi Dhabha has 28 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Punjabi Dhabha was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 15 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Punjabi Dhabha is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

28
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT HOT WATER MACHINE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT (OLD EQUIPMENT,PALLETS.ETC.)MUST REMOVE.
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90
Feb 23, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-5-25 INSPECTION #2613200.VIOLATION 58. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RATS AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER STAIRS AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND VISIBLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT (OLD EQUIPMENT,PALLETS.ETC.)MUST REMOVE.
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Mar 5, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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95
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS OR DISHWASHER THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS OR DISHWASHER THERMOMETER ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AND GRILL HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDSINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF BASEMENT FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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74
Feb 16, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT DESSERT PREP AREA.REPAIR REPLACE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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78
Feb 13, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT GRILL AREA AND DISHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINKS AT MENTIONED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT DESSERT PREP AREA.REPAIR REPLACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND ESPRESSO UNIT .MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN,OR TO KNOW LOCATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUVTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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55
Jun 25, 2019
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP /COOK LINE PREPARING AND COOKING NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE COOK LINE,INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND PREP AREA 2ND FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- 2-102.13- ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED LAST YEAR. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- 2-102.13- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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82
Jun 6, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED LAST YEAR. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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90
May 28, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DOOR AND PLASTIC COVER ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENT NOT CLEAN WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING AND DATE ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH PREPARATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL SPICES CONTAINERS, DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLE,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTON IN BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECETACLE MUST HAVE A LID OR COVER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD AND BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD . MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND LIGHT SHIELD.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED LAST YEAR. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT AT THE 2ND FLOOR BANQUET BAR (WEST SIDE) DIRTY WITH DEBRIS INCLUDING ALL SINKS, ICE BIN AND METAL SHELVING. EXTERIOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. 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: WALL AT THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE LEFT SIDE FAUCET AT THE 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT, OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS INSIDE THE PIT OF THE DUMB WAITER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB SHIELDS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 18, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT ALL SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS INCLUDING ALL WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS AND BY THE UNUSED SINK USED TO STORE CHARCOALINSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.NOTED DEEP CUTS AND DIRT ON CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SMOOTHEN AND SANITIZE.
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Jan 10, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS AND BY THE UNUSED SINK USED TO STORE CHARCOAL AND THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPERLY RINSING AND SANITIZING.(3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE BEFORE WASHING DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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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: NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SALADS, SOUPS, BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012 .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT ALL SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS INCLUDING ALL WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND COOKING STOVE. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.NOTED DEEP CUTS AND DIRT ON CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SMOOTHEN AND SANITIZE.
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67
Mar 2, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL PLATES AND UTENSILS INVERTED AND TO MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SIGHTED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON UNINVERTED PLATES. MUST CLEAN AND INVERT ALL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE COFFEE MACHINES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND WORN SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS AND CARPETING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IMPROPERLY REPAIRED. COMPOUND USED IS ROUGH AND UNEVEN, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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78
Feb 25, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 56.9F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO UNIT MAINTAINS AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: IN THE COOLER-5LBS OF YOGURT AT 47.8F, 10LBS OF RICE AT 52.8F, AT THE BUFFET- 5LBS OF CUSTARD AT 48.2F. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DISPOSING OF WASTEWATER PROPERLY- WHEN EMPTYING COMPARTMENT WATER OVERFLOWS OUT OF DRAIN PIPE (THAT IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO FLOOR) ONTO FLOOR AND NOT INTO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO WASTEWATER FLOWS INTO DRAIN ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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 5 RAT DROPPINGS AND 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER SERVICE FACILITY, AND MAINTAIN PEST FREE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL PLATES AND UTENSILS INVERTED AND TO MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE COFFEE MACHINES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND WORN SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS AND CARPETING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. 2nd floor storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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 walk in cooler under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, holes in kitchen prep area, storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in storage areas, storage rooms, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No exposed hand sink in bar areas, mgmt was advised exposed hand sink to bar areas.(must provide mop sink to 1st floor)
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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.
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Jan 16, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE STORAGE RACKS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND VACCUM RUG IN THE MAIN DINING ROOM AREA AND ALL CORNERS AT SAME TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI. ALSO DO SAME AS ABOVE AT ALL FLOOR CORNERS AND FLOOR AT THE MAIN 1ST FLOOR BAR TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE THE CLAY OVEN AREA TO COVER HOLE IN THE WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR AT THE MAIN COOKING AREA ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIT LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF IN FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND USE AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 13, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in coolers, coolers, must date and label food items in walk in coolers, coolers).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Rear storage shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood shall be repaired/sealed, walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Non food contact surfaces of walk in coolers shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces o0f cooking equipment, dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Floors in kitchen prep area under cooking equipment, dish machine area, and storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster, holes in kitchen prep area and by dish machine shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Damaged/broken light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, light shields in kitchen prep area, storage areas and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in coolers, kitchen prep areas, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).
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Aug 13, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in coolers, coolers, must date and label food items in walk in coolers, coolers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear storage shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood shall be repaired/sealed, walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in coolers shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces o0f cooking equipment, dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area under cooking equipment, dish machine area, and storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster, holes in kitchen prep area and by dish machine shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, light shields in kitchen prep area, storage areas and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in coolers, kitchen prep areas, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Oct 19, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
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Oct 17, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1188382 DATED 10/10/12.#18-FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE STORAGE ROOM WITH ELECTRICAL CORDS AND CHEMICALS,ON THE WALL BASE CLOSE TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DOUGH MACHINE OVER 50 TOTAL,FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ON TOP OF THE ONIONS AND ONE LIVE ROACH ONTOP OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND ROACH ACTIVITY. REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE OF RODENT FLIES AND ROACHES FOUND AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, IN THE PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOM 2ND FLOOR, AND BEHIND THE BAR IST FLOOR OVER 100 TOTAL. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090.
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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: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE FROM SODA GUN HOLDER MUST BE REROUTED TO FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ALL BULK CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARDS, SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM,NOZZLE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDER AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL CLEANING NEEDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION: EXTERIOR OF ALL THREE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,CLOSE TO THE MOP SINK AND CLOSE TO THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, BY THE DISH MACHINE AREA,INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL THREE GREASE TRAP BOX 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 SEAL THE HOLE ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM.
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Oct 10, 2012
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ON THE TOP OF PREP TABLE NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE. HALF AND HALF AT 61.8F, WHIPPED CREAM AT 52.3F, CREAM SAUCE AT 91.8F. ALSO FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE ON THE BUFFET TABLE . SUCH AS YOGURT AT 51.2F, RICE PUDDING AT 45.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW ON THE BUFFET TABLE AND INSIDE THE COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PROPER WORTH $30.00, TOTAL 8 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. WITH SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD ON THE END TABLE OF BUFFET AREA WHERE THE DRY SNACKS AND DESSERTS ARE SERVED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS, ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE STORAGE ROOM WITH ELECTRICAL CORDS AND CHEMICALS; ON THE WALL BASE CLOSE TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DOUGH MACHINE OVER 50 TOTAL. FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON TOP OF BAGS OF ONIONS; AND ONE LIVE ROACH ON TOP OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND ROACH ACTIVITY. REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP OF OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER . LITTER AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER AND OUTSIDE SURROUNDING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1229349 DATED 6/4/12 #33- MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN ALL WALK IN COOLER /FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. #35-MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA 2ND FLOOR. FIRST FLOOR VENTILATION COVER IN THE LADIES WASHROOM(WITH DUST BUILD-UP). MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABEL/DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED. ALSO MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR, FLOUR,SALT,RICE ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ICE BUILD UP-ON THE CONDENSER OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR. RUSTED WIRE RACK OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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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 COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ALL BULK CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS,INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER,SHELVING IN THE STORAGE ROOM, THE NOZZLE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. MUST RE SURFACE THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AREA, AROUND AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 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 SEAL ALL HOLES AROUND THE PIPE THRU-OUT. SEAL THE HOLE ON THE WALL BASE CLOSE TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVE(MAIN KITCHEN). CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA CRACKED LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING LIGHT SHIELD BY TH ELECTRICAL ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED AND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Oct 5, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Correct by 10/09/12.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Correct by 10/09/12.
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Jul 3, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected by 9/4/12.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected by 9/4/12.
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Jun 13, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/4/12.
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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 9/4/12.
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Jun 4, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED LAMB, COOKED CHICKEN, YOGURT,RICE PUDDING. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER 30 MINUTES WHILE I'M STILL DOING THE INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-32-012.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND STOP USING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND NOT BACKING UP ANYMORE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DISHES, POTS AND PANS.(ESTABLISHMENT WITH A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WITH A FINAL RINSE CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM FOR CHLORINE). CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING X3 DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN ALL WALK IN COOLER.FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING PART OF THE BROWN PLASTIC BASEBOARD OUTSIDE BOTTOM OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA 2ND FLOOR,CLOSE TO THE DOOR, WALLS BY THE PREP TABLE 2ND FLOOR, AND WALLS BY THE STAIRWAY FROM 2ND FLOOR GOING DOWN TO THE FIRST FLOOR. VENTILATION COVER IN THE LADIES WASHROOM,( WITH DUST BUILD UP).MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 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 FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND THE SIDE DOOR WITH OVER AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS,
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BARRIER ON THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM CONTAMINATION WITH THE SODA PIPE OR PROVIDE ICE BINS WITH BUILT IN COLD PLATE UNDER THE BIN AND ALSO PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND ALL LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD(WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILT UP)ON THE ND FLOOR KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE ONE COMPT SINK FAUCET AND THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET CONNECTOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Punjabi Dhabha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Punjabi Dhabha on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Punjabi Dhabha?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Punjabi Dhabha.

Has Punjabi Dhabha's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Punjabi Dhabha have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Punjabi Dhabha 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 Punjabi Dhabha inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Punjabi Dhabha is inspected around two times per year on average.