The Indian Garden Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
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Going back to 2010, The Indian Garden Restaurant has 31 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Approved thawing methods used” comes up most often, recorded 15 times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID UPDATED CITY OF FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: COOKLINE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT EDGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASH AREA HOT WATER VALVE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 23, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2623136 DATED SEPTEMBER 2ND 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST. OBSERVED 12 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT AND SEVERAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. AN MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS WITH SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 2, 2025
Complaint
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANTIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. DISH MACHINE IN USE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CHLORINE DISH MACHINES PROVIDE A MINIMUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN ON BUFFET LINE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 90 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($25) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #22
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN HOUSE MADE YOGURT WITH NO APPROVED VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE VARIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-73 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/8 GALLON HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, 25 GALLONS YOGURT, AND 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN CURRY ($78). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: ON WALLS, IN SOAP DISPENSER IN KITCHEN, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON LIGHT SWITCH IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY 1 FAUCET WHICH IS UNABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS ABLE TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-HOUSE MADE YOGURT WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE HACCP PLAN FOR IN-HOUSE MADE YOGURT. YOGURT DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #22) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT PLACED HAND SANITIZER IN SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SOAP IS STORED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PLACED HAND WASHING SOAP AT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SOIL THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS WITH SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIMELY BUILD UP. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS. MANAGER THAWING MEAT BY SETTING SAID MEAT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BURIED UNDERNEATH ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ICE SCOOP IS STORED WITHOUT CONTAMINATING ICE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BURIED UNDERNEATH ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ICE SCOOP IS STORED WITHOUT CONTAMINATING ICE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT AND SEVERAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. AN MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE PROTECTION IS PROVIDED, AT SELF SERVICE BUFFET AREAS IN FRONT OF FACILITY, FOR DESSERT AREA AND HOT AREA OF FOOD BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIERS AT EACH SELF SERVE BUFFET AREAS IN FACILITY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR A NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. 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 REAR PREP AREA AND DISHROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE. BUS PANS STACKED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AND DIRTY PANS IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION HAS BEEN COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DRY STORAGE AND BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 3 IN DRY STORAGE BEHIND BULK STORAGE CONTAINES, AND AT BAR AREA 3 ON WALL THAT LICENSES ARE POSTED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONALLY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND BULK STORAGE ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGN ON THE PREMISES TO INFORM CUSTOMERS TO USE A CLEAN PLATE FOR EACH TRIP TO THE BUFFET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOKER WALLS, FLOORS AND SHELVES ALSO ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN FREEZERS IN KITCHEN/REAR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK LEAKING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM VALVE CONNECTION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES KITCHEN/PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP AND DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND DRY STORE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN/ PREP AREA AND IN HOOD SYSTEM A BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULB INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Sep 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF CHILLI PANEER @60.4-71.0F, 50 LBS COOKED LAMB @ 68.3F,100 LBS CURRIED GREEN PEAS RANGING BETWEEN 54.2F-78.5F, 50LBS COOKED ONIONS AND SAUCE @68.5F, ALL STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS OF CURRY SAUCE @76F AND 10 LBS TOMATO SAUCE @69.3F STORED ON PREP TABLE DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING THIS TIME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS LOCATED IN FREEZER STORED INSIDE OF FREEZER BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ONLY IN FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS, AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN PREP, WIC, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sinks at main kitchen , a large pot placed in front of hand sink blocking easy access to hand sink, instructed to keep all hand sinks accessible. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: large spoons stored in standing water at cook, line. instructed to keep in temp controlled water or under running cold water.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ice scoop stored on top of ice cubes at bar ice bin. and on top of dusty ice maker. instructed to keep in a clean container.
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Jun 7, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE (FACILITY HAS PROCEDURE). MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED DISH RACKS FOR DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE RESIDUE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TANDOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR LID TO FIT PROPERLY. OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER (TAPE USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR). MUST REPAIR HANDLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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May 25, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE (FACILITY HAS PROCEDURE). MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A COMMERCIAL, LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE, COMPLETE WITH A RECENT SERVICE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED DISH RACKS FOR DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE RESIDUE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TANDOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR LID TO FIT PROPERLY. OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER (TAPE USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR). MUST REPAIR HANDLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE LOWER INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Aug 26, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( LAMB, CHICKEN....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT AT DISH ROOM HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: TRAPPED DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLUE-BOARD NOTED IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Oct 9, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MOP CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN 3-COMP SINK AND TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Oct 11, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 (A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER -69.8F, 25LBS OF LAMB CURRY, AT VALUE OF $113: DATE 101018 -68.6F, 50LBS OF GOAT CURRY, AT A VALUE OF $226:DATE 101018 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 75LBS AT A TOTAL VALUE OF$339.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO OR ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET TABLEWARE/CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AND NOT PROTECTED ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT GLASSWARE AND STORE FLATWARE IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.13- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY LOCATION OR INSTALL DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16- OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ALONG BACK SPLASH AREA OF DISHES MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED RUST STAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS ADJACENT TO REAR DISH MACHINE ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/REPLACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -DISH MACHINE AREA -THROUGHOUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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May 17, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALAD TRAY WITHOUT SNEEZE GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER AT BUFFET SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR SALAD TRAY BUFFET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STAND UP 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS/DOOR SEALS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS/DOOR SEALS AT SAID COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAPER FROM CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES WHICH MUST BE ON PREMISES.
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Nov 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINER NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPSIDE DOWN TO ELIMINATE CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND MOLDY CEILING IN DISH WASHING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEDNED TO INSTALL VENTILATION TO THE SMALL CONFINED DISH ROOM SPACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OPEN EMPLOYEES DRINKS ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS, EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
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Jan 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY NET TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO FOOD AND SPICE RACKS IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY CEILING IN DISH WASHING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEDNED TO INSTALL VENTILATION TO THE SMALL CONFINED DISH ROOM SPACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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82
Feb 11, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL IS BEING USED TO LINE FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: IN THE LENTIL CRISP CONTAINER, ON THE ROLLING RACK SHELVES AND COOK LINE PREP COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CAN OPENER, THE SHELVING IN THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROOMS AND MOPS IN THE MOP CLOSET STORED WITH THE BRISTLE SIDES IN CONTACT WITH THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MOPS AND BROOMS DURING STORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD PREP COUNTERS IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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Feb 4, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 5 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED NEAR THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL IS BEING USED TO LINE FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: IN THE LENTIL CRISP CONTAINER, ON THE ROLLING RACK SHELVES AND COOK LINE PREP COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CAN OPENER, THE SHELVING IN THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES NEAR THE DISHROOM PREP SINK AND IN THE COOK LINE NEAR THE STOVE THAT ARE ACCUMULATING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE ACCUMULATING MOLD AND FOOD DEBRIS: NEAR THE KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR THE LOADING SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE AND NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN THE WALLS. CONDENSATION AND MOLD IS ACCUMULATING ON THE COLD WATER PIPING THAT RUNS ACROSS THE CEILING OF THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPING AND INSULATE THE COLD WATER PIPING TO PREVENT CONDENSATION BUILD-UP. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA GREASE TRAP APPROX. 2 SQ. FT. LARGE. AND A 2 INCH LONG HOLE IN THE WALL ON THE CLEAN SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PATCH THE HOLES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHTING IS BURNT OUT IN THE FIXTURES NEAR THE KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNT OUT BULBS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROOMS AND MOPS IN THE MOP CLOSET STORED WITH THE BRISTLE SIDES IN CONTACT WITH THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MOPS AND BROOMS DURING STORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD PREP COUNTERS IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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Feb 4, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT DISHES STORED ON RACK AT REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE AND DISH RACKS AT REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD SPILLS SPLASHED ON CEILING AT POTS/PANS STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING AND MOLD IN DISHROOM AREA. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT UPPER LEVEL STORAGE AREA AT REAR. MUST REMOVE/PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVDE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 10, 2014
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER BASE IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND SHELVING COVERED BY PLASTIC IN THE PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS NEAR THE DOORWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT 3 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL 3 DRAIN PLUGS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP SITTING IN THE MOP BUCKET IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT MOPS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Mar 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON DISH WAHING MACHINE ROOM, DETERIORATED WINDOW CASING IN SAME ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER. ISNTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/HOLDER.
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Sep 23, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON THE SPICE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TIN FOIL FROM THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND SHELVING UNDER THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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Aug 28, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE HOT AND COLD BUFFET LINES AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE HOT BUFFET LINE: CHICKEN AT 93.3-111.0F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE COLD BUFFET LINE: YOGURT SAUCE AT 55.0F, VEGETABLE SALAD AT 64.7F, LENTIL IN YOGURT AT 64.5F, RICE MILK AT 60.1F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: YOGURT AT 44.7F, COOKED EGGPLANT SAUCE AT 47.6F, COOKED PEAS IN SAUCE AT 45.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED # OF FOOD WORTH $225. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON THE SPICE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TIN FOIL FROM THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND SHELVING UNDER THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 27, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR. CONTAINERS AND BAGS OF DRY FOOD ITEMS LEFT OPEN AND ON THE FLOOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLOSED CONTAINER OFF THE FLOOR.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HUNG BY A STAINED STRING, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE, ICE MAKER UPPER SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELVES THROUGH OUT DISH WASHING AREA COVERED WITH SOILED CARDBOARD AND NOT CLEAN SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND KEEP SHELVES CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DRY ENCRUSTED FOODS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT DISH WASHING AREA FLOOR, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER FOOD PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT, DAMAGED SECTIONS OF THE WALL AND HOLES NOTED BY PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. WALLS BY DISH WAHING AREA WITH WITH BLACK FILM AND SPOTS ON WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WAHING AREA ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN THE WARMEST PART.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTE IN DISH WASHING AREA, DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANAIZE.
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Nov 21, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST STORE MOPS AND MOP BUCKET AWAY FROM CLEAN POTS STORAGE SHELVES.
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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. DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, FAN COVERS IN PREP AND STAND UP COOLERS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, LOOSE CAULKING AT WALK-IN COOLER CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LISTED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS NOTED ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO HAND SINK PROVIDED AT BAR AREA WHERE DAIRY DRINKS ARE MIXED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jun 1, 2010
License
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2010
Tag Removal
No violations found.
100
May 24, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55.2 DEGREES. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 4 LBS EGG PLANT DISH 54.2 DEGREES, SPINACH DISH 4 LBS @ 56.7, PEAS IN TOMATO SAUCE 4 LBS @ 55.8, GARBANZO BEANS IN SAUCE 4 LBS @ 54.7 DEGREES. 13 QUARTS OF CREAM @ 54.6. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 30LBS TOTAL CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)CITATION ISSUED
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. ALL WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jan 14, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN ALL DRY STORAGE AREAS, EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOMS AND DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN DISH AREA AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR TO STOP LEAK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Indian Garden Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Indian Garden Restaurant on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Indian Garden Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at The Indian Garden Restaurant.
Has The Indian Garden Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Indian Garden Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Indian Garden 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 The Indian Garden Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Indian Garden Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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