Tandoor Char House West Town

1022 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Indian

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Tandoor Char House West Town has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 20, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tandoor Char House West Town trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO (QUAT)CHEMICAL SANITIZER FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO MATCH QUAT STRIPS MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO GO TO THE STORE TO PURCHASE SANITIZER DURING INSPECTION.EMPLOYEE BOUGHT CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR BLEACH INSTEAD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-53.4F.3LBS. COOKED SPINACH-53.2F.6LBS. TIKKA SAUCE-54.3F.2LBS.COOKED GABAZO BEANS-55.9F.5LBS. COOKED LENTIL-54.3F.5LBS. RAW CHICKEN-55.2F.5LBS. GOBI-53.2F.4LBS. COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES-54.0F.3LBS. OKRA CURRY-57.7F.2LBS. BLACK BEANS-55.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F.APPX.39LBS.$387.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 54.3F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM DISH STORAGE SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT TOP OF STAIRCASE LEADING INTO DISH WASHING AREA.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 25, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASE COVING NEAR FRONT DOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MNAGER TO REPLACE MISSING BASE COVING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Sep 23, 2022

License

1 minor violation.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tandoor Char House West Town last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tandoor Char House West Town on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tandoor Char House West Town?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tandoor Char House West Town.

Has Tandoor Char House West Town's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tandoor Char House West Town have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tandoor Char House West Town means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Tandoor Char House West Town inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tandoor Char House West Town is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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