Sinha, Ltd
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Sinha, Ltd 17 times, with records going back to 2011. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. FOUND EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING 49.0F-53.6F FOUND IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE OUTDOOR GARAGE. ALSO, FOUND PICO DE GALLO AT 50.1F OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE AT A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 17LBS AT $78 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENTS NOT LABLED IN STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PANTRY NEAR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A SPLASH GUARD TO PROTECT CLEAN DISHWARE STORED NEXT TO SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING AND SERVING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE GARAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATORS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Jan 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE/MOP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Apr 29, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PANTRY WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Aug 2, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISHES STORAGE RACK.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 12, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE STORED IN A GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Backflow preventer not located to be serviced and maintained. Instructed to provide an approved backflow preventer or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 5, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED BASMATI RICE,COOKED BLACK BEANS, DICED TOMATES, COOKED YUCCA (COUS COUS), WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS REFRIGERATED, COOKED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATON VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED .
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FOIL USED AS A LINER ON EQUIPMENT RACKS NEXT TO GRILL AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILTY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 21, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK.
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May 4, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DISHWAHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT COVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 21, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM SURFACE AND STORAGE RACKS IN ALL OF THE REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Mar 2, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE DINING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA OR USE SHATTER PROOF BULBS (MUST BE ABLE TO PROVE THEY ARE SHATTER PROOF).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 31, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST OR INCLUDE IT ON THE MENU.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 6, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 18, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Aug 15, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DRY GOODS PANTRY SHELVES ARE STICKY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE EAST REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER HAS A HOLE, REPAIR THE HOLE.
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Apr 28, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sinha, Ltd last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sinha, Ltd on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sinha, Ltd?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sinha, Ltd.
Has Sinha, Ltd's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sinha, Ltd have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sinha, Ltd 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 Sinha, Ltd inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sinha, Ltd is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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