Rangoli Kabob Indian Cuisine

1023 W Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657

Indian

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Rangoli Kabob Indian Cuisine stretching back to 2024. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED/ FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.PROVIDE CORRECT STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN PREP /DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM FAUCET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIETY OF SAUCES AND VEGTABLE PREP STORED IN PLASTIC HOME DEPOT, MENARDS, AND CHEMICAL (OLD SOAP) BUCKETS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, BUCKETS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Feb 10, 2025

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: NOTED KEEMA SAMOSA ON MENU LISTED AS "DEEP-FRIED TURNOVERS STUFFED WITH MILD MINCED LAMB AND PEAS" PERSON IN CHARGE SAYS BEEF IS USED. FOOD SHALL BE OFFERED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT MISLEAD OR MISINFORM THE CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE MENU WITH CORRECT INGREDIENTS OFFERED/USED IN DISH.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: NOTED BULK SEASONING IN KITCHEN AND AT SERVICE STATION WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Personal cleanliness

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FACILITY USING CUPS AS STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARD AT COOKLINE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, REMOVING STAINS AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 22, 2024

License

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS CEILING MECHANICAL FANS NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING CEILING MECHANICAL FANS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rangoli Kabob Indian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rangoli Kabob Indian Cuisine on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rangoli Kabob Indian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rangoli Kabob Indian Cuisine.

Has Rangoli Kabob Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rangoli Kabob Indian Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rangoli Kabob Indian Cuisine 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 Rangoli Kabob Indian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rangoli Kabob Indian Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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