Siri Indian Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Siri Indian Restaurant stretching back to 2018. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 14 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Siri Indian Restaurant on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 19, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT RESTROOM AND ALL PREP HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN, AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Aug 23, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 13, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Oct 4, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sep 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SAMOSAS (FRIED POTATO PASTRIES) IN THE HOT-HOLDING UNIT AT 120-129F. OBSERVED TWO LARGE CONTAINERS OF RICE LOCATED IN RICE WARMERS AT 107-120F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT-HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THAT IS CURRENTLY IN USE, NOT SANITIZING. CHLORINE READING 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF HARD BOILED EGGS ON THE PREP COUNTER AT 54F. OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE AND CHICKEN MIX IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 46F-48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. FOOD DISCARDED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT-HOLDING CASE AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE THE FRYER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 2ND FAUCET INSTALLED ON THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK USED TO FILL WATER BOTTLES WITH FILTERED WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: REMOVE THE 2ND FAUCET AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK FOR WASHING HANDS ONLY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 26, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP ON THE DISH MACHINE TRAYS. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE METAL SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A 2ND FAUCET INSTALLED ON THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK USED TO FILL WATER BOTTLES WITH FILTERED WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: REMOVE THE 2ND FAUCET AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK FOR WASHING HANDS ONLY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 19, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD (SHREDDED CHEESE) WITH BARE HANDS. THE FOOD EMPLOYEE WAS GRABBING SHREDDED CHEESE AND SPRINKLING IT ON A FLATBREAD, BEING WARMED UP ON THE FLATTOP GRILL WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. OBSERVED OVERFILLED CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY OVER OPEN BUCKETS OF YOGURT AND COOKED VEGETABLE SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS-CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED, HELD, AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMPERATURES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE FACILITY HAS REMOVED/DISCARDED ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH THE RAW CHICKEN AND HAS STORED ALL FOOD ITEMS CORRECTLY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/25/2022 REPORT #2554784 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-201.11) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE OFF FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH SHELVING, A PREP TABLE, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MANAGEMENT RELOCATED ITEMS AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IS NOW ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE PREP AREA OR DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP ON THE DISH MACHINE TRAYS. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE METAL SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 2ND FAUCET INSTALLED ON THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK USED TO FILL WATER BOTTLES WITH FILTERED WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: REMOVE THE 2ND FAUCET AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK FOR WASHING HANDS ONLY.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DOOR, WOOD, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CLUTTER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Apr 25, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON SHELF. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN SINK SUBMERGED IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO RUN UNDER WATER OR STORE IN REFRIGERATOR FOR PROPER THAWING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE OFF FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN FRONT OF WASH BOWL SINK IN BATHROOM. MUST SEAL.
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Sep 2, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 18, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN IN 2DR & 3DR PREP COOLERS, SHREDDED CABBAGE IN 2DR PREP COOLER, AND SAUCES ON BED OF ICE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F-58F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPPED AND HANDLED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, SHAILENDRA VEERAPANENI, ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2355774 ON 12/20/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (49) 4-602.13: OBSERVED MIXERS AND BLENDERS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS (SPICES) ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. (56) 6-501.14: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE BUILT UP GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT STOCKED WITH PAPER TOWEL. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATION WITH ABOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO SIGNAGE POSTED WHICH READS: "NOT FOR HANDWASHING" AND SERVES AS ONLY HANDSINK IN MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATION WITH ABOVE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 20+ LARGE & SMALL FLIES IN SPICE ROOM AND 5+ COCKROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED CRAWLING ALONG SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WALL IN PANCAKE PREP ROOM AND ON SHELVING RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND NOT INSECT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO USE A 16 MESH TO THE INCH SCREEN TO PROTECT AGAIN THE ENTRY OF INSECTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ON ICE INSIDE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK UNDER MIDDLE BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WALLS AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, DIRT BUILD-UP, AND EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, SHELVING RACKS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE SEVERAL REFRIGERATOR UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Dec 20, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL KITCHENWARE (DISHES) ON RACKS IN SMALL PREP AREA IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIXERS AND BLENDERS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS (SPICES) ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE BUILT UP GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (MARINATED CHICKEN AND BEEF,FRIED CAULIFLOWER, ALL HOUSE SAUCES, VERGETABLE RICE, ETC) WITHOUT LABELS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE USE BY OR DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS A LINER ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS/ SPLATTER ON ALL COOKING/REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATED DEBRIS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY ACCUMULATED SURFACES WITH GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPLATTER THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALL SURFACES INCLUDING COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN REAR PREP/ STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON FLOORS, SHELVING UNITS/RACKS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN , REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB SHIELDING IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND, DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE,ON PIPES AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT
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Oct 2, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. -7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (MARINATED CHICKEN AND BEEF,FRIED CAULIFLOWER, ALL HOUSE SAUCES, VERGETABLE RICE, ETC) WITHOUT LABELS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE USE BY OR DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... FLYING AROUND DOSA MACHINE IN PREP, SMALL STORAGE ROOM WHERE RICE, ONIONS, AND UTENSILS ARE STORED AND FOOD PREPPED, IN STORAGE ROOM ON CARDBOARD BOXES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SPICES AND SEASONING CONTAINERS, FLYING THROUGHOUT MOP SINK CLOSET AREA AND REAR AREA DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS A LINER ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS/ SPLATTER ON ALL COOKING/REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON FLOORS, SHELVING UNITS/RACKS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN , REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY ACCUMULATED SURFACES WITH GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPLATTER THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALL SURFACES INCLUDING COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN REAR PREP/ STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB SHIELDING IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND, DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE,ON PIPES AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 21, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 18, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN OR NEAR THE PANCAKE BATTER PREP ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK WITH HOT & COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 5.203.11(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 24, 2018
License
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 NO TOILET ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMER USE. CUSTOMER ACCESS TO TOILET ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY BY WALKING THROUGH THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. PERSONS UNNECESSARY TO THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT OPERATION ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FORM 1B OR KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMIT OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST LOG ON-SITE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN STORED IN CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR PAINT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, IN MOP CLOSET AND IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND TOILET ROOMS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NO MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Siri Indian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Siri Indian Restaurant on file is from Feb 25, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Siri Indian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Siri Indian Restaurant.
Has Siri Indian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Siri Indian Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Siri Indian Restaurant 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 Siri Indian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Siri Indian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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