Tandoor Char House

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty shelving in walk-in coolers. Instructed to remove rust/repaint/reseal.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty basement floor drain at the grease trap. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the gasket of the chutney/expo cooler to be torn on the left side door. Instructed manager to repair or replace damaged/torn gasket.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the right-hand side basin of the 3 compartment sink to be draining excessively from a pipe directly below the drain. Instructed manager to service and maintain sink drain in good repair. Repair person called at time of inspection and repaired. Sink drain no longer leaking.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the employee bathroom in lower-level storage area as well as lower-level unisex bathroom to not be self closing. Instructed manager to provide self closing bathroom door for each door.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room receptacle to not have a covered trash can in the lower-level dining area. Instructed manager to provide lidded trash can in bathroom. Manager provided lidded trash can in bathroom at time of inspection.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Box freezer must not be stored in the outdoor covered rear stairwell of the building. Food storage must be in areas with smooth, cleanable walls, floors and ceilings

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Must not store clean utensils hanging above or next to the kitchen hand washing sink or above the dish machine sprayer/scrapper sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Wall attached electrical sockets on the cooks line with excessive grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing tiles/damaged floor in the basement prep area at walk-in coolers.----basement hallway floor tiles with large gaps in between tiles/missing grout. Must replace/repair to be smooth and cleanable.----missing/damaged wall caulking at the kitchen hand washing sink. Must replace.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inoperable mechanical ventilation in the basement west washroom. Instructed to repair/replace.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair at shelf by the prep cooler.surface must be smooth and cleanable.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Protective light shield heayily stained with dry water in basement area. Clean and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed handle on small reach-in refrigerator when you first enter kitchen on right in disrepair. Repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor stairway leading to basement needs to be maintained to deter any insect harborage. Keep the area clean and dry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in center of the main kitchen in disrepair and not smooth and easily cleanable. Must replace all broken floor tiles and restore them to a smooth easily cleanable condition.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Grease at interior and exterior of cooking equipment include deep fryer,clean and maintain

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Lid is needed at receptacle in women's washroom

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean/remove debris on protective light shield in the kitchen above prep cooler

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking fan condenser in all walk in cooler units in basement dry storage area. At time of inspection. Instructed manager to find source repair to prevent contamination in said areas. Maintain at all times.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint and rust stains on wire shelving racks in cold holding units in kitchen prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace wire shelving racks. Maintain at all times.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to identify back flow preventer device on mop sink faucet in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to install and or identify back flow preventer device. Maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked and broken cooler gaskets on tandoor reach in cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace baskets. Maintain at all times.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of improper pest control on premises. Observed approximately 25 rat droppings on floor along wallbase and on corners inside the furnance room and on shelving where chemical are stored. Instructed to clean and sanitized affected areas and whenever needed. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate pest problem. Also observed front entrace door not rodent proofed. Door has approximately 3/4 inch opening on bottom door. Must make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site not city of chicago certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served such as butter cream gravy, lamb chicken karhai,shrimp pakora, karhai, etc. Instructed above to operate with city of chicago certified food manager on site at all times potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,and served. Serious violation. 7-38-012.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site to test the sanitizing strength of the chemical at the final rinse.instructed to have chemical test strip at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed a few items inside prep coolers not properly labeled. Instructed to label with product name, prepared by date and/or used by date.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store multi-use utensils in kitchen food prep area to prevent contamination.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Observed grease and dirt build up on sides of cooking equipment in kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and grease build up on floor under around and behind cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on ventilation vents in kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink draining slow in kitchen food prep area. Must repair and maintain. Observed leaking underneath pipe of hand washing sink in the basement. Must repair and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed a few items inside walk-in cooler not elevated 6 inches off floor and wall. Must elevate items and maintain. Observed clutter and unnecessary articles on food storage rooms in the basement to prevent rodent harborage.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wipung cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Observed ice scoops stored inside ice machine. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust on storage racks inside prep cooler across from stove. Instructed to maintain all.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint from walls in dining rooms. Repair unfinished wall around door frame in basement. Instructed to maintain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Staff must wear hair restraints at all times in the prep area when handling food. Instructed to maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in the corners of the furnace closet in the basement. Instructed to remove droppings. Clean and sanitize the affected area. Contact pest control provider for service, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Previous inspection summary report not posted from last inspection dated 6/28/16. Instructed that summary must be displayed and visible to the public at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report 1937713, dated 6/28/16. Violations include: #32; observed that the vegetable prep top cooler is missing a handle on the door. Instructed to replace. Observed accumulation of frost in the mini freezer and the basement freezers. Instructed to defrost and maintain. Observed the fan guard missing from the walk in produce cooler. Must provide. #35; observed dark sooty dust on the ceiling tiles and light shields in the kitchen area, along the cook line and throughout the kitchen. Instructed to clean the ceiling and maintain. Observed a patch of ceiling near the basement mop sink, approx. 2 sq ft, to be flaking paint. Instructed repair the ceiling to be smooth and durable. Observed rusty discoloration in the light shield near the meat walk in cooler. Instructed to clean or repair the light shield. Observed brownish stains on the wal

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi use utensil to prevent cross contamination, and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair broken door gaskets on all prep coolers, and replace all cutting boards in the rear prep area. Also, remove rust on storage racks inside prep cooler across from stove. Instructed to maintain all.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean stove, fryer, mixer, interior contact surface of microwaves. Interior contact surfaces of all prep coolers, upright refrigerators and freezers and deep freezers. Dried food debris present on or inside equipment. Also, clean lower shelves on all prep tables, excessive rust present.instructed to maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean hood and filters in kitchen. Remove peeling paint from walls in dining rooms. Repair unfinished wall around door frame in basement. Instructed to maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky pipe under 3-comp sink in rear prep. Instructed to maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from around fire suppression tank on west wall in prep area. Instructed to maintain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Staff must wear hair restraints at all times in the prep area when handling food. Instructed to maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Information provided.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed that the vegetable prep top cooler is missing a handle on the door. Instructed to replace. Observed accumulation of frost in the mini freezer and the basement freezers. Instructed to defrost and maintain. Observed the fan guard missing from the walk in produce cooler. Must provide.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed dark sooty dust on the ceiling tiles and light shields in the kitchen area, along the cook line and throughout the kitchen. Instructed to clean the ceiling and maintain. Observed a patch of ceiling near the basement mop sink, approx. 2 sq ft, to be flaking paint. Instructed repair the ceiling to be smooth and durable. Observed rusty discoloration in the light shield near the meat walk in cooler. Instructed to clean or repair the light shield. Observed brownish stains on the wall behind the basement grease trap and the 1 compartment sink. Instructed to clean the wall. Observed gaps in the wall where the pipes meet the wall under the three compartment sink. Instructed to eliminate the gaps. The hvac ducts in the utility room and the women's restroom are dripping condensation. Instructed to eliminate excess condensation by providing insulation or other means.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield on the light fixture in front of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide a light shield or shatter proof bulbs.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed that the floor drain in the rear stairwell is clogged and causing standing water in the bottom of the stairwell. Instructed to declog the drain. Observed a leak at the faucet of the three compartmet sink. Instructed to repair the leak. Observed foul odors in the basement walk in cooler room and the utility room. Instructed to eliminate foul odors.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers in the basement upright freezers and the upstairs mini fridge. Must provide thermometers and place them in an easy to read location.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed west side reach in refrigerator behind cooking line with doors in disrepair and off hinges. Repair doors so that they are hinged and tight fitting at all times. Maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets in need of cleaning with food debris. Clean and maintain all gaskets.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with water under tiles dur to recent pipe bursting. Remove water and repair floors so that they are dry, smooth and easily cleanable at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor thru-out the kitchen/prep area damaged,broken. Must repair/replace and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Filter and hood with grease build-up. Must clean and maintain. Stained ceiling tiles thru-out the prep area. Must replace. Must seal teh gap around the pipe and conduit thru-out kitchen.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must install an exposed hand sink in the basement service station. With hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide paper towel and hand soap

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1393317 dated 3/19/14. #32-cooks line cutting board in poor condition with deep blackened grooves. Must replace or reseal. #34-floors throughout kitchen and under cooks line with excessive grease, dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain.#35- leaks on the exposed hand sink and three compartment sink nozzles. Must repair. Citation issued serious 7-42-090.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All ready to eat food container in the walk in cooler must be labeled and dated.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rubber gasket on the door of the 2 door prep cooler ripped off. Must repair/replace and maintain. Worn out caulk around the exposed hand sink in the prep area. Must re caulk and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the following: all the wire rack shelvings of the reach in cooler(coca cola),interior door of the deep fryer and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor thru-out the kitchen/prep area damaged,broken. Must repair/replace and maintain. Make it smooth easily cleanable.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Filter and hood with grease build-up. Must clean and maintain. Walls and ceiling behind and under the exposed hand sink in the kitchen, needs detail cleaning. Stained ceiling tiles thru-out the prep area. Must replace. Must seal the gap around the pipe and conduit thru-out kitchen.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must install an exposed hand sink in the basement service station. With hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide paper towel and hand soap.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Clutter in the two storage room in the basement. Instructed to elevate all items/articles off the floor to prevent rodent/insects harborage

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cooks line cutting board in poor condition with deep blackened grooves. Must replace or reseal.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout kitchen and under cooks line with excessive grease, dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leaks on the exposed hand sink and three compartment sink nozzles. Must repair.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Approximately 75 rat droppings throughout rear basement small storage room with several open gaps in walls and baseboards. Instructed to remove all droppings. Sanitize all areas. Seal all holes and openings. Recommend having pest co. Treat area for rats. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside waste receptacle with overflowing garbage and unable to close lid. Must remove all overflowing garbage and recommend larger containers, more containers or more frequent pick up. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Summary report given and posted by this inspector on 5-22-13 not posted at this time. Serious citation issued 7-42-010(b).

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 5-22-13 not corrected. #30-all prepared foods in coolers must be labeled and dated.#32- must not use tin foil as liner for shelving throughout kitchen.#33- exterior of gas stove with food debris. Must clean and maintain.#35- wall at gas stove and kitchen window with excessive grease and food splatter. Must clean and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must not store clean pots, pans and dishes on out door hallway storage racks. Must not store dirty pots and pans in same area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Raw wooden shelving for bulk spice storage dirty must clean and paint or seal. Open holes, cracks crevices in build wall shelving must seal. Cooks line cutting board in poor condition with deep blackened grooves. Must replace or reseal. Dirty kitchen window sill with clutter and debris. Must clean.dirty metal shelving throughout kitchen.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The following equipment need cleaning, dirt, grease food splatter removed: interior and exterior all coolers, cooks line hood ventilation.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout kitchen and under cooks line with excessive grease, dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Dirty walls throughout kitchen and dish area with food splatter must clean. Must seal all holes in ceiling in basement. Missing ceiling tile above cooks line. Must replace.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must provide self-closing devices for washroom doors.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leaks on the exposed hand sink and three compartment sink nozzles. Must repair.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary items throughout front and rear basement storage rooms must be removed and all others stored organized and elevated. All items ie: unused equipment and construction debris must be removed from the rear patio.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All prepared foods in coolers must be labeled and dated.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Knives found improperly stored between wall piping at exposed hand sink. Must provide proper knife holder.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for shelving throughout kitchen.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Exterior of gas stove with food debris. Must clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor of basement storage room with broken glass and debris. Must clean and all items must be stored elevated 6" or above.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Wall at gas stove and kitchen window with excessive grease and food splatter. Must clean and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield above cooks line. Must replace.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove unused floor mixer from rear stairwell.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SERVICE AREA NEXT TO THE PREP AREA.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must install self-closing door devices for both restroom doors.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: 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 PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE BASEMENT AND BENEATH THE STAIRCASE.