Sher a Punjab
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2012
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The health department has logged five inspections at Sher a Punjab, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 31, 2012. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Sher a Punjab's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 31, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sher a Punjab is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Dec 31, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 19, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN, WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PUT LABEL /NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO COOK AND READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE CHOPPING BOARDS; THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER; INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT; ALL THE PREP TABLES AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN,REAR STORAGE AREA,COOKING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. WALLS THRU-OUT THE DINING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE /SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. ALL WOODEN BASEBOARD/COVING IN THE DINING AREA ARE WORN OUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE. HOOD AND FILTER IN THE KITCHEN, WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT( BROKEN LIGHT BULBS, BROKEN MICROWAVE, BROKEN MIXER, ELECTRONIC DEVICES)MUST DISCARD TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Dec 14, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must re caulk around the washbowl sink in both washroom and along the splashguard of the 3 compartment sink,caulking worn out with black moldy substance.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: corrected.
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Dec 6, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER OVER 75 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. (NOTED ON THE PEST CONTROL BOOK WITH DROPPINGS ON PREMISES).CITATION ISSUES SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #361424, DATED 12/17/10. #30-FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.#32-STORAGE SHELVES AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE. #33-COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,SINK,CAN OPENER, COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.#35- WALLS AND CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING IN BASEMENT CEILING.#42- FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD. RUSTED WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE TWO CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH WASHROOM, AND ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, SPICES AND RICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE MISSING PART OF THE BASEBOARD ON THE WALL BASE BY THE ENTRANCE GOING TO THE KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM AND WALL VENT BY THE DINING AREA WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB BY THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Dec 17, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers and wrap utensils on table to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelves at bottom of prep tables rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, prep tables, storage shelves, sinks, can opener, coolers and interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not maintained in rear prep area and walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail clean through out and reseal floor in prep area and replace rusted metal floor in walk-in cooler and reseal.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained in prep and basement. Instructed to repaint all walls in prep area and seal all openings and holes in basement on ceiling. Coving not installed in prep and dining areas. Instructed to install coving in missing areas. Ventilation and light covers not cleaned through out. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in rear prep area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet at 1 compartmment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers for sink.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers and employees in prep area not wearing hair restriants. Instructed to provided proper hair restraints for all food handlers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sher a Punjab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sher a Punjab on file is from Dec 31, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sher a Punjab?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sher a Punjab.
Has Sher a Punjab's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sher a Punjab have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sher a Punjab means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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