Raj Darbar — the Little India Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
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Score
Public records show 23 inspections at Raj Darbar — the Little India Restaurant stretching back to 2010. On Jan 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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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
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 44F, CHICKEN AT 44-49F, BAKED POTATOES AT 46F, COOKED SPINACH AT 44F, AND COOKED CHICKPEAS AT 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINANTS. OBSERVED A LONG STRAND OF WHAT APPEARED TO BE HUMAN HAIR MIXED IN WITH PIECES OF FRIED CHICKEN SITTING ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOODS FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINANTS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SITTING ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 11, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IE: SALT, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED COOK WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SOILED LINENS STORED IN THE OUTDOOR WALKWAY MUST BE IN A SEALED/COVERED CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL LINER FOR SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM PIPING IN THE BASEMENT CEILING INTO A BUCKET AND ONTO THE FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED POOLING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Mar 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKS LINE COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND ON FOODS. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED AND COOLED CHICKEN, LENTILS, VEGETABLES, AND SAUCES. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED BADLY DAMAGED, STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL NEXT TO COOKS LINE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN MESH SCREEN ON THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR WITH LARGE HOLES IN SCREEN. MUST REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING WITHOUT HOLES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN POTS, PANS AND LARGE BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND KITCHEN.----BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Jan 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE REUSABLE CONTAINERS.
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Nov 1, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2528549 ON 8-25-21 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #55- FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST SEAL WALLS/ CEILING USING DRYWALL, ETC. #44-: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON RACKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST STORE INVERTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS, SUCH AS ASSORTED COOKED CHICKEN DISHES AND COOKED SPINACH ON SITE THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS WITHOUT ANY DATES OF ANY KIND. NO EXPIRATION DATES. REVIEWED, ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASHING SINK THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY LOCATED AT THE REAR KITCHEN FOR DISHWASH AREA USE HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER NEXT TO THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM ARE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMER ACCESS. MUST PROTECT FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE REUSABLE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE BROKEN LID DOOR HANDLE ON THE COOK'S LINE COOLER. MUST REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE UNUSED COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE BEING USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE WAS NOTED DIRTY.----BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WERE NOTED DIRTY.---INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE SHELVING ABOVE THE DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 25, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST SEAL WALLS/ CEILING USING DRYWALL, ETC.
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Jan 14, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATOR FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A USE BY DATE ON THE FOOD ITEM HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS STORED IN HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY BEFORE STORING IN UTENSIL HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE FOR RICE, SAUCE AND SUGAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP COOLER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATOR AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER FILLED WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS MISSING FROM DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 28, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD INSIDE PREPARATION COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.FOUND 3 POUNDS GARBANZOS AT 48.4F, 2 POUNDS LENTILS AT 49.8F, 10 POUNDS CHICKEN AT 51.1F, 10 POUNDS COOKED DICED VEGETABLES AT 48.7F, AND 3POUNDS CHEESE AT 51.8F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 28 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD VALUE AT 100 DOLLARS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW ON ICE MACHNIE WATERLINE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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Oct 23, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE ON REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 15, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED DIRT AND PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE ON REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 29, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HAND HANDLING READY TO EAT PRODUCTS: PUTTING FRESH CONDIMENTS ON CUSTOMERS PLATES. OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS CUTTING RAW CHICKEN,THEN WITH SAME GLOVED HANDS,HANDLED NON-FOOD ITEMS ON SHELF BY THE REAR DOOR,WITH GLOVED HANDS PUT HER HANDS INSIDE BAGS OF DRY SEASON AND SALT TO SEASON FOOD. EMPLOYEE DID NOT CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASK( FROM RAW PRODUCT,NON-FOOD ITEMS AND TO DRY FOOD PRODUCTS).INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING/GLOVES PROCEDURE GIVEN.OWNER CORRECTED PROBLEM.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PUT ON A WHITE CAP IN PREP AREA AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING CONTINUE TO COOK AND SERVE CUSTOMER PLATES AND TAKE OUT CONTAINERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPING CUTTING BOARDS WITHOUT SANITIZER SOLUTION:0ppm INSIDE THE BUCKET WERE LINENS ARE STORED BY THE WORKING STATION. ALSO FOUND SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK AT 10ppm. OWNER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,SERVED AND STORED. CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE ARE COPIES.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS,PLATES ETC INSIDE THE DRY FOOD AND YOGURT CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE FOR EACH FOOD,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS MUST BE REMOVED AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INCLUDED DEEP FRYER,FILTERS,HOOD CHAINS THAT HOLD HOOD,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRIMES ON BLADE OF CAN OPENER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID TILE.FLOOR TILES MUST BE SAME LEVEL OF OTHER FLOOR TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND DIRTY TUBE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE KITCHEN ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE SAID LIGHT SHIELD
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Oct 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST SHIELD.
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Feb 10, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS WITH RAW WOOD BY WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT RESTROOM. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 9, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 57.5F CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 2POUNDS COOKED CHICK PEAS AT 57.4F, 5 POUNDS COOKED BEANS AT 55.9F, 5 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.9F, 1 POUND DICED TOMATOES AT 56.2F, AND 1 QUART WHIPPING CREAM AT 54.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS OF FOOD. MONETARY VALUE ABOUT 50.00 DOLLARS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS WITH RAW WOOD BY WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT RESTROOM. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 7, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT PREP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST/REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON WOOD SHELVES IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WOODEN SHELF RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND GAPS BETWEEN WALLS/FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND SEAL GAPS AT FLOOR BASE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT ANSI STATE CERTIFIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE ANSI STATE CERTIFIED AND MUST HAVE NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 5, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL NOT MAINTAINED, DRAIN PIPE LEAKING PROFUSELY AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/07/15). ESTABLISHMENT IS PUT ON 48 HOUR NOTICE BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT PREP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST/REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON WOOD SHELVES IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WOODEN SHELF RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND GAPS BETWEEN WALLS/FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND SEAL GAPS AT FLOOR BASE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT ANSI STATE CERTIFIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE ANSI STATE CERTIFIED AND MUST HAVE NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 12, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNIT ON TOP OF 3COMPARTMENT SINK.(TOOLS,ETC.)
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May 24, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 46.0F - 55.3F ON PREP COUNTER. (YOGURT AND CARROT 46.0F, MINT SAUCE 48.6F,FRIED BREADED POTATOES 47.3F, ONIONS 46.3F, CAULIFLOWER 47.1F,CHEESE 47.8F, LAMB STEW 55.3F AND CHICKEN 44.3F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 34LBS WORTH $125.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAY MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURE DURING PREPPING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER NOTE LABELED WITH NAME, DATE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK BLACK DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FAN AT THE WINDOW OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 31, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAINT KITCHEN WALLS ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH FOOD SMOKE.
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Jan 23, 2012
Routine
12 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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:LAMB AT TEMP OF 46.7F; DICED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 46.5F AND CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46,1F,FOOD MENTIONED WERE COOKED AND STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER(COOLER UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 37.9F).NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED UPON THE INSPECTION.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS #3 VALUE 28: CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77333-16
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR THE WASHROOM WITHOUT SOAP,OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF HAND LOTION LOCATED ABOVE THE SINK WHICH CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER STATED THAT WAS SOAP. EMPLOYEE(WAITER) STATED WE DON'T USE IT,ONLY USE THE OTHER SINK.CONTENTS INSIDE THE BOTTLE WAS HAND LOTION. OWNER SEND EMPLOYEE OUT TO BUY THE SOAP,WHICH WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000077333-16
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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. WE THE BUSINESS OWNER AND I OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RATS DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA(40 OR MORE DROPPINGS), UNDER THE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE ENTRANCE DOOR.NO FOOD IN BASEMENT,HOWEVER A LOT UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENTS.ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR/GROUND.WATER LEAKS FROM WATER PIPE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE,CLEAN FLOOR(REMOVE DROPPINGS).ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000077334-17
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-23-2011,REPORT# 579323 #30-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READ TO EAT FOODS IN COOLER #32- MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MOP SINK BY SIDE OF 3COMP.SINK DRAIN BOARD. #34-INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES. #38-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK #37-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR IN KITCHEN SERIOUS VIOALTION:7-42-090 HOOOO77334-17
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. NEED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD STORED IN COOLERS,AND FREZEERS. AND DRY FOOD(FLOUR SUGAR ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED WOOD SERVING DISHES COVERED OVER AND OVER WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND REUSED OVER AND OVER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL WASH AND SANITIZE SERVING PLATE.WASH PLATES EVERY EACH USE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE ALL DIRTY CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.REPLACE OR PAINT RUSTY SHELVES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(CLEAN POTS ARE STORED ON IT),NORTH SIDE.PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD.
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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 COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR(FOOD AND GRIMES BUILD-UP).DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREZEERS(ENCRUSTED FOOD)AND ALL PREP TABLES.
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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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN KITCHEN,SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES, COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. NEED TO REPAINT KITCHEN WALLS ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH FOOD SMOKE.
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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. REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALSO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOTER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Feb 24, 2011
Consultation
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READ TO EAT FOODS IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IN COOLERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED SEAT COVERS IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MOP SINK BY SIDE OF 3COMP.SINK DRAIN BOARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK.
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Feb 23, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IN COOLERS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED SEAT COVERS IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MOP SINK BY SIDE OF 3COMP.SINK DRAIN BOARD.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR IN KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK.
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Apr 20, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact of storage shelving, cooler shelving, not clean need cleaning(crevices).
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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.floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls in prep areas need cleaning, ceilings in bathrooms need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.missing light shield inside canopy shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen prep areas, dining room, and bathroom need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raj Darbar — the Little India Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Raj Darbar — the Little India Restaurant on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Raj Darbar — the Little India Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Raj Darbar — the Little India Restaurant.
Has Raj Darbar — the Little India Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Raj Darbar — the Little India Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Raj Darbar — the Little India Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Raj Darbar — the Little India Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Raj Darbar — the Little India Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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