Sheesh Mahal Dhaba

6355 N Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Indian
Last inspected: May 21, 2018
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Sheesh Mahal Dhaba has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 21, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Sheesh Mahal Dhaba's record stops at May 21, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.

Sheesh Mahal Dhaba's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
May 21, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 5-3-18 NOT CORRECTED.#32- NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.#33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT AND SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA.#34- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER...MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACK FLOOR TILE AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH FREEZERS.#35-NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT STAINS ON WALLS ESPECIALLY BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY FOOD BLENDERS. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL INSIDE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLE BEHIND THE TOILET. WALL AT PREP AREA NEAR WINDOW WITH PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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May 10, 2018
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 5-3-18 #2167128 NOT CORRECTED. #18- STILL OBSERVED RAT DROPPING, 13 DROPPINGS AT THIS TIME, ALONG BASEBOARD IN THE REAR REFRIGERATION AND STORAGE ROOM. STILL OBSERVED 8 LIVE ROACHES UNDER AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP AND NOW OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES AT THE DINING ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK AND INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED #30-NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.#32- NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.#33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT AND SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA.#34- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER...MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACK FLOOR TILE AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH FREEZERS.#35-NOTED STAINED CEILING AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE....NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT STAINS ON WALLS ESPECIALLY BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#41- NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY FOOD BLENDERS. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT WASHROOM HALLWAY, INSIDE WASHROOM, WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WALLS IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CRACKS/SEAMS /CREVICES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE TOILET. PREP AREA NEAR WINDOW. MUST PROVIDE A FINISHED CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. ABOVE HE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND WALLS AT MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DINING ROOM WASHBOWL MUST REPLACE.---MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AS LINER ON WALLS/WINDOWS AT THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR FREEZER STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AT THE STEAM TABLE DISPENSING (BY EMPLOYEES) SERVICE LINE OR REMOVE HOT HOLDING SERVICE LINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. STORE ALL ELSE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 3, 2018
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 43.9F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN BIRYANI AT 45.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40 F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN BIRYANI AT 45.5F, MUTTON BIRYANI AT 44.2F, BEEF AT 46.4F, CHICKEN AT 42.8F. APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $500.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8-10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CRAWLING IN AND OUT OF OPEN SEAMS/CREVICES IN THE WALLS. ALSO NOTED FRONT EXIT DOOR FOUND NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR SEAL. 3 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR REFRIGERATION STORAGE ROOM ALONG BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, SEAL DOOR AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL CO. TO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM #2069795 ON 7-13-17. #30-....NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.#32- NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.#33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT AND SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.#34- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER...MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACK FLOOR TILE AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH FREEZERS.#35-NOTED STAINED CEILING AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE....NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT STAINS ON WALLS ESPECIALLY BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#38- NOTED STRONG AND OFFENSIVE ODOR OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED HEAVY RUST ON TOP AND WALLS OF THE GREASE TRAP AND TRAP LEAKING GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.#41- NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. DIRTY FOOD BLENDERS. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. ALL SHELVING MUST LEAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT WASHROOM HALLWAY, INSIDE WASHROOM, WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WALLS IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CRACKS/SEAMS /CREVICES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE TOILET. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DINING ROOM WASHBOWL MUST REPLACE.---MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AS LINER ON WALLS/WINDOWS AT THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOVE THE REAR STORAGE BOX FREEZER, UNSHIELDED CHANDELIER ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP MUST BE REMOVED OR SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AT THE STEAM TABLE SERVICE LINE OR REMOVE HOT HOLDING SERVICE LINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Jul 13, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTROCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AND DIRT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT AND SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER...MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACK FLOOR TILE AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE....NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT STAINS ON WALLS ESPECIALLY BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPAINT THE WALLS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE TILES ON WALLS AT THE BATHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED STRONG AND OFFENSIVE ODOR OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED HEAVY RUST ON TOP AND WALLS OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Sep 19, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR.
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Aug 30, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT PROTECTED: BAGS OF POTATOES, ONIONS, SPICES ETC STORE IN COMMON HALLWAY . COMMON HALLWAY IS NOT CLEAN AND NOT FIT TO STORE FOOD. WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE UNFINISHED, NO LIGHT SHEILDS, COBWEBS, DIRTY ETC. FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED COMMON HALLWAY IS ACCESSIBLE BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONEL. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE RELOCATED INSIDE FACILITY. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CUTTING BOARDS. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED. CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE FOOD GRADE. REMOVE ALL RAW WOOD CUTTING BOARDS AND REPLACE WITH PLASTIC OF FOOD GRADE WOOD. OBSERVED CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMUALTION. OBSERVED STRAINER STORED ON TOP OF DIRTY GREASE TRAP. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD RELATED ITEMS ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM WITHIN FACILITY UNCLEAN INTERIOR WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN AND IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE ALL WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS IN WASHROOM. OBSERVED VENTS WITHIN WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS. OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND TOILET IN WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR.
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Sep 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks 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), floor in rear kitchen area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. FOUND TALL RED PLASTIC NON-FOOD GRADE CONTAINER HOLDING CUT RAW ONIONS. MUST REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE REAR EXIT DOOR DOOR HANDLE SO AS TO BE IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LOOSE GASKET AT THE 1DR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE EDGE OF THE ICE FREEZER UNDER THE DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE VENT COVER LOCATED ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP, CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK DEEP GROOVES, AND RED COLLANDER HANGING OVER THE 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE DARK STAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET HANDLES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE THE RESTROOM TO PREVENT LEAKS FROM FAUCET BASE AND HANDLE BASES.
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Sep 12, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DINING AREA 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: INTERIOR TOP OF THE MICROWAVE, LID/COVER OF THE CHEST FREEZER, THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL AND STOVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES TRHU-OUT THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. ALL STOCKS MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM/MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE STORAGE ROOM/MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATED. ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA, IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM; THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE BOX,UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ON THE COMMON HALLWAY NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND BY THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE COOKS AREA AND DAMAGED WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE WIRE MESH IN THE FAN ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK WALL. BOTTOM EXTERIOR PART OF THE EXIT IN THE COMMON HALLWAY NOT IN GOOD REPAIR-RUSTED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER AND MUST VISIBLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sheesh Mahal Dhaba last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sheesh Mahal Dhaba on file is from May 21, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sheesh Mahal Dhaba?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Sheesh Mahal Dhaba.

Has Sheesh Mahal Dhaba's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sheesh Mahal Dhaba have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sheesh Mahal Dhaba means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.