Sukhadia Sweets & Snacks

2557-2559 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Indian
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Sukhadia Sweets & Snacks appears in inspection records 27 times, starting in 2010. On Jul 31, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 14 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sukhadia Sweets & Snacks is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 24, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN BOTH VENTILATION HOODS/ALL HOOD FILTERS.
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Jan 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING COLD WATER HANDLE FOR SAID HANDWASH SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND DRYER NOT FUNCTIONAL IN MENS BATHROOM. FACILITY HAS TEMPORARILY PLACED PAPER TOWELS IN BATHROOM WHILE THEY AWAIT PARTS FOR HAND DRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH LOW GROUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS COVER CRACKED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS COVER.
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Dec 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE METAL SHELF ALONG THE WALL OF THE REAR PREPARATION AREA BELOW SPICES RACKS AS WELL AS OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WHITE CHEST COOKER AND DISPLAY RACKS OF DRIED GOODS AT THE FRONT AREA ACROSS FROM THE CASHIER AREA ALONG THE EAST WALL. MUST REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION AND MAINTAIN. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE STANDING SINGLE DOOR GLASS COOLER IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS, AND SPILLAGE ON THE DOOR, HANDLE, AND SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER AND EQUIPMENT FREE OF HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND DRYER NOT FUNCTIONAL IN MENS BATHROOM. FACILITY HAS TEMPORARILY PLACED PAPER TOWELS IN BATHROOM WHILE THEY AWAIT PARTS FOR HAND DRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREPREPARTION AREA NEAR THE HOT HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER TO NOT HAVE THERMOMETER PRESENT TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH IN THE WALL ON LEFT SIDE NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DUMPSTER AREA ALLOWING FOR ACCESS FOR PESTS FROM EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS AND PEST PROOF REAR DOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SAUCE AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 30, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING SHELVING UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. ---ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES AND KEEP THEM ON PREMISES.
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Oct 14, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH THE HOODED VENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Oct 6, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 06/17/2022 INSPECTION, REPORT #2559536 NOT CORRECTED: #10-OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: RICE, SLICED TOMATOES, POTATOES,ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED ,STORING FOOD TRAYS INSIDE THE HAND SINK AND TRASH CANS WERE BLOCKING HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, DIRT UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DIRT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEATIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH THE HOODEED VENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PESON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITTY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAITON CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 17, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/23/2019, REPORT #2312772, #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PACKAGED DRY GOODS AND PACKAGED DESSERTS IN REFRIGERATOR FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT ANY FOOD LABELS. MUST PROVIDE THE NAME, LIST OF INGRIDIENTS, NET QUANTITY, NAME AND PLACE OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR, AND ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON THE CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOW AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT. MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
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Sep 23, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD ON THE COLD HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS POTATOES AT 47.0F, CHICK PEAS AT 47.8F, SWEET CHEESE BALLS AT 47.2F, SWEET CAKE WITH MILK AND CHEESE AT 47.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE OR DISPLAY INSIDE THE COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $ 45.00, TOTAL 7 LBS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION .
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPRERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED WITH PREPARATION OR EXPIRATION DATE(7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZNG SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID OR COVER FOR THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE HOLES ON THE WALLS BY THE HAND SINK IN THHE FRONT PREP AREA AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 14, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING WAS REPLACED WITH BLACK COLORED CAULKING. WALLS AND CAULKING MUST BE LIGHT IN COLOR.--- WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SEALED WITH EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM. MUST REMOVE AND MAKE ALL WALL REPAIRS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS REPLACED WITH A CRACKED SHIELD. MUST REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR VERIFICATION OF NEW EMPLOYEE STATUS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 5, 2018
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56F WITH FOOD SUCH AS YOGURT AT 47.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F 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 FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICK PEAS AT 50.7F, YOGURT AT 47.8F, BEANS AT 44.2F, POTATOES AT 43.9F. OBSERVED HOT HELD POTATOES IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 129.7F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOR SALE ON DISPLAY SHELVING ABOVE THE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE: POTATO FILLED PASTRIES AT 77.2F, AND POTATO CAKES AT 84.9F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS WITH A VALUE OF $100.00 TOTAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT JUICE PREP HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. WATER TURNED OFF FROM LOWER VALVES. ALSO OBSERVED HAND SINK AT COOKS LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED WITH DIRTY PAN AND UTENSILS. REAR PREP/DISH HAND SINK FOUND WITHOUT SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP TOWELS, REMOVED DIRTY PAN, RESTORED WATER TO HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGERS WERE TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED 30 MINUTES LATER. ALSO NOTED SANITATION CERTIFICATES NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO POST SANITATION CERTIFICATES AND REVIEWED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED ON 8-14-17 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2078419 ON 8-14-17 NOT CORRECTED.#30- NOTED ASSORTED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS AT THE DISPLAY COOLERS AND SHELVING NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND SOURCE.--- LABEL BULK ITEMS..#32- NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. ALL SHELVING MUST LEAVE FLOOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.#38-NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE JUICE MACHINE AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK....NOTED PREMISE USING STAINED PLASTIC 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION. MUST REPLACE WITH A STAINLESS STEEL SINK DESIGNED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. #40-NOTED SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH NO THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY DISPLAY FOR EASY TEMPERATURE MONITORING.#41- NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE FAR REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE NEWSPAPER OR PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR PACKAGED FOODS SHELVING.---- MUST NOT USE TINFOIL WRAPPED BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT.--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.---OBSERVED PLASTIC LINER AS PROTECTING ON THE REAR PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVING. MUST REMOVE.---DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP UNDER ALL SHELVING, COOLERS AND COOKS LINE. UNDER REAR WOK COOK LINE. AT THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SEALED WITH EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM. MUST REMOVE AND MAKE ALL WALL REPAIRS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUCT TAPE ON THE HOT AND COLD HANDLES OF THE REAR MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN ANY FOOD STORAGE OR FOOD PREP AREA.----ALL UNUSED ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR WALK-WAY SUCH AS OLD TIRES AND PILED MILK CRATES, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 14, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS OUTSIDE ON THE COUNTER, INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING TO BE IMPROPER:-LENTIL SAMOSAS 74.1F, CHICK PEA SAMOSAS 74.3F, VEGETABLE CHITORI 78.3, POTATOES SAMOSA 73.2F, SAMOSAS 88.2F, CHILI 86.2F, YOGURT 47.7F, RICE CAKE 68.3F, POTATOES 84.7F/74.1F, VEGETABLE SAMOSA 94.3F, CHICK PEAS 65.8F/44.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE JUICE BAR, NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL 3 HAND WASH SINKS AND NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE STOVE AT FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS AND MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS AT THE DISPLAY COOLERS AND SHELVING NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INGREDIENTS AND SOURCE. LABEL BULK ITEMS...NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY 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 MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE FAR REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVE SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MUST BE 6" ABOVE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED WALLS BEHIND THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT, STAINED CEILING TILES AND THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR THE DRY STORAGE (REPLACE BULBS) AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE JUICE MACHINE AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK....NOTED PREMISE USING STAINED PLASTIC 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION. MUST REPLACE WITH A STAINLESS STEEL SINK DESIGNED FOR FOOD PREPARATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH NO THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY DISPLAY FOR EASY TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE FAR REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Feb 23, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS AND INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ORIGINAL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE OUTSIDE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVE SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MUST BE 6" ABOVE FLOOR.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE OUTER DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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86
Jan 30, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE OUTSIDE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVE SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MUST BE 6" ABOVE FLOOR.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE OUTER DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS AND INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ORIGINAL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS
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86
Jan 19, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIRS AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A THICK, BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS, CHICKEN, SAMUSAS,PASTRIES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1751753 DATED 4/8/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#30) ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AND ICE CREAM NEED TO BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS LISTED, NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME OF FACILITY THAT PRODUCT WAS MADE AND PACKAGED AND ADDRESS. LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. #31) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, #32) OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER STANDING MIXER IN KITCHEN. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED. WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALL TIN FOIL COVERING COOKING EQUIPMENT.#34) OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.#36) OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN #41) CLEAN ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS OUT OF AREA NEAR HAND SINK IN KITCHEN ON RIGHT HAND SIDE WHEN ENTERING KITCHEN. THERE IS EXTRA EQUIPMENT STORAGE. ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS AND INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ORIGINAL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE OUTSIDE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVE SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MUST BE 6" ABOVE FLOOR.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE OUTER DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 8, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AND ICE CREAM NEED TO BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS LISTED, NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME OF FACILITY THAT PRODUCT WAS MADE AND PACKAGED AND ADDRESS. LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UNTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER STANDING MIXER IN KITHCEN. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED. WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALL TIN FOIL COVERING COOKING EQUIPMENT.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING FROM LIGHT NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND LIGHT SHEILD MISSING FROM INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON BAKEY REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS OUT OF AREA NEAR HANDSINK IN KITHCEN ON RIGHT HAND SINDE WHEN ENTERING KITCHEN. THERE IS EXTRA EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY SO THAT ICE DOENS NOT BECOME CONTAMINATED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFOMRATION PROVIDED
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64
Jun 25, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, coolers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, coolers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning.
33
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(corners0, floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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74
Jul 8, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO KIND OF SAMOSA AT TEMP OF 102.6F AND 103.7F; FRIED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 110F, FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT COUNTER, WHICH THE UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 145.7F.FOUND VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED VEGETABLE/SOUPS STORED ON STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 88.7F-89.7F-93.4F- AND 100F.HOT WATER FOR THE UNIT WAS AT TEMP OF 147.8F. FOUND A LARGE POT OF COOKED CHICK PEAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 56.1F TO 57F MANAGER STATED THAT PRODUCTS WAS COOKED YESTERDAY.WALK-IN COOLER UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 41.6F.FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 14 VALUE $127. INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT FOOD AT TEMP OF 165F AND ABOVE PRIOR TO STORE FOOD TO STEAM TABLE.STEAM TABLE IS USED ONLY FOR HOT HOLDING,140F AND ABOVE, NOT TO REHEAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK. FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK NO SOAP,REAR EXPOSED NO SOAP/ NO PAPER TOWELS,AND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE FRONT SERVING AREA NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BASE WERE PORTABLE MIXER IS STORED NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE WITH POROUS MATERIAL,REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AND BROKEN GLASS AT DOOR INSIDE THE PEPSI-COLA UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND FOOD DANGLING FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE INSIDE THE PEPSI-COLA REFRIGERATOR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DRY FOOD CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT NOT INTACT ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DOUGH UNIT BY THE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AT REAR PREP, DISH ROOM AND BY THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED/BROKEN LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,WALK-IN FREEZER AND DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jan 9, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD STORED INSIDE THE MIDDLE REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE COCA-COLA COOLER:FOOD INGREDIENTS,ESTABLISHMENT NAME AND ADDRESS AND DATES OF PREPARATION AND DISCARD DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE GRAYISH BUILD-UP AT CORNERS.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL BY MIXER AND AROUND THE FLY ZAPPER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK WALL BETWEEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK TO SEAL GAP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK. IT IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN.
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Jan 9, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED SWEETS WITH VEGETABLE INSIDE: SAMOSA AT TEMP OF 119.8F TO 120.1F; MESHI THEPLA AT TEMP OF 125.6F TO 126F; POOSAN PALI AT TEMP OF 128.4F, THESE FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, WHICH MAINTAINED AIR TEMP OF 145.5F. ON TOP THE FRONT COUNTER FOUND 8 EACH SANDWICHES BAGS FILLED WITH COOKED PATTIES OF VEGETABLE AND BEANS AT TEMP OF 72.5F AND 71F. FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.POUND 6,VALUE 33.05 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD, TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ,PUSHING SWING DOOR(DOOR SURFACE DIRTY) BY GOING IN AND OUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA,FIXING HER CAP AND SCRATCHING HER HEAD, AND ANSWERING THE PHONE,ALL THIS TIME EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING ONE FOOD GLOVE(RIGHT HAND)AND WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVE AND WASH HANDS SERVED COSTUMER READY TO EAT FOOD. HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WAS EXPLAINED TO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION STORAGE AND DISPLAY. FOUND TWO PANS OF READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS UNCOVERED STORED ON TOP THE FRONT COUNTER IN PUBLIC VIEW. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED ON TOP EACH OTHER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SHELVES. AS WE(CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MYSELF)RE-ENTERED THE KITCHEN OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOLING FRESH RICOTTA CHEESE UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER INSIDE THE MOP SINK. CERTIFIED MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT.INFORMATION ON FOOD PROTECTION GIVEN TO MANAGER.POUNDS 12.FOOD WAS PROPERLY STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD WAS COVERED AT FRONT COUNTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER:FOOD INGREDIENTS,ESTABLISHMENT NAME AND ADDRESS AND DATES OF PREPARATION AND DISCARD DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, OBSERVED SIDE OF UNIT BROKEN, REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND PLASTIC SINK, FRONT AREA. PIECE OF WOOD UNDER THE SMALL MIXER IN PREP AREA,ACROSS THE EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REMOVE AND REPLACE IN POOR REPAIR CUTTING BOARD(SURFACE HAS A LAYER OF BLACK SUBSTANCE)STORED ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE,IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RE GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM,WATER STANDING BETWEENS THE FLOOR TILES. REMOVE EXCESS DEBRIS FROM UNDER THE COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES, FRONT SERVING/PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE,SOUTH WALL.BY EXIT DOOR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPLACE DEAD BULB UNDER THE HOOD, FRONT PREP AREA.
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67
Jul 2, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 20, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE LID AND RIM AROUND THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: MANAGER ON SITE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION. X2 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL,BUT THE SAID PERSONS WERE NOT ON SITE. CITATION SERIOUS 7-38-012.
21
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 596252 DATED 6/9/2011. #32-MUST RE CAULK THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. ALSO BULK CONTAINER WITH FLOUR,SALT,RICE ETC. NEEDS LABEL ON THE LID OR OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING WORN OUT ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HAND DYER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM(MEN). EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR, FRONT AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUT REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CART FOR THE MIXER, ALL THE LID AND EXTERIOR OF ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS, THE EXTERIOR AND DOORS OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE PRIVATE(EMPLOYEES) WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. WALLS BEHIND AND ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKING STOVES NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD XI BULB IN THE FRONT HOOD AND X3 BULBS IN THE REAR HOOD. MUST REPLACE. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE TOP OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD.
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Jun 9, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE STEAM TALE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR THE SAMOSA.
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Jun 2, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #353269 DATED 2/15/11. #32- MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS, AND FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. ALSO ALL PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE NEEDS THE COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, TEL NO. INGREDIENTS OF THE PRODUCT AND LABEL.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODS ON THE SHELVE BY THE STEAM TABLE NEED TO BE SEALED OR PAINT,MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RE CAULK THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, RE CAULK AROUND THE THREE EXPOSED SINKS, CAULKING WORN OUT.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA, FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING STOVE,AND GRILL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY HE STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT, WALLS BY THE POTATO PEELER,WALLS BESIDE THE COOKING STOVE, AND WALLS ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. DAMAGED WALLS BESIDE THE GRINDER IN THE REAR AREA, NEEDS TO BE REPAIR .
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN THERMOMETER IN FRONT OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR THE SAMOSA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Feb 15, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPT SINK AND EXPOSED HANK SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE LID AND EXTERIOR OF ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS, THE CONTAINER FOR FERMENTATION OF THE FLOUR, THE PREP TABLE TOP AND BOTTOM SHELVES, ALL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES, WOK, FRYING PAN, AND THE GRINDER FOR THE SAUCE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. CEILING IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 23, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
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The most recent health inspection at Sukhadia Sweets & Snacks on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sukhadia Sweets & Snacks?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Sukhadia Sweets & Snacks.

Has Sukhadia Sweets & Snacks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sukhadia Sweets & Snacks have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sukhadia Sweets & Snacks 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 Sukhadia Sweets & Snacks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sukhadia Sweets & Snacks is inspected around two times per year on average.