Tikka N Curry
Last inspected: Jun 29, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, Tikka N Curry has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The most recent report on file is from Jun 29, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Tikka N Curry dates to Jun 29, 2021.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 29, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 22, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2. 7-38-012.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 17, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS INSIDE OF HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING FAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVING AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Jul 27, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIGITAL THERMOMETER ON FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NOT ACCURATE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PUTTING ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS IN PREPARATION TO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, TOUCHING THEIR BODY, HANDLING MONEY, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOIL WRAPPED AROUND THE PIPES/CONDUITS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE HAS SYRUP BUILD UP ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR TILE AT THE SIDE ENTRANCE OF THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA (WHERE THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED) IS CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND ON THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, THERE IS A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL LEAKS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES, EQUIPMENT, ETC. NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHICH MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 15, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND FIVE LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, 4 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ADN RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. SERRIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM PROPT OPEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TOILET ROOM DOOR CLOSED DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY TO KITCHEN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Feb 27, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTICE OF CLOSURE SIGN OBSRTUCTED IN VIOLATION OF 7-42-050. AREA SUPERVISOR OBSERVED THE NOTICE OF CLOSURE SIGN THAT WAS PLACED ON THE EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT ON 2-25-15 COMPLETELY COVERED WITH A BROWN OBJECT. ADVISED THE OWNER THAT THE NOTICE OF CLOSURE SIGN MUST BE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED WHERE THE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Feb 25, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 45.1 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 131LBS OF COOKED PORK, COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED PASTA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-61.4 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. NOTED WATER ON SITE AT 48 DEGREES F. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FRYERS, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER, ALONG WALLS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND UNDER SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, ALONG SIDE AND BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSER, AROUND THE MOP SINK AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE THE LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES AND FANS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES,PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE LARGE HOSE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER INSPECTION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 27, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 23, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tikka N Curry last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tikka N Curry on file is from Jun 29, 2021. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tikka N Curry?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tikka N Curry.
Has Tikka N Curry's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tikka N Curry have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tikka N Curry means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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