Chiya Chai Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 8, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed yogurt cooler and 2 door cooler with cold hold attached, without thermometer inside unit to monitor temperature. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handler operating without effective hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed miscellaneous items (retaurant materials, boxes, storage bins, mixers stored on basement floors throughout front and rear storage areas. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all said items at least 6 inches off the floor and maintain the premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed inadequate lighting in basment prep/storage. Instructed to increase.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler certificates available on site for review. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Jan 6, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical5 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 handsinks located in (in use)rear prep area without hot or cold running water during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times for proper handwashing. Priority violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed internal lid of ice machine located in basement prep/storage area with pink and black slime buildup on internal lid dripping onto ice used for human consumption. Instructed to clean food contact surfaces and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs at improper temperatures during the time of inspection. Approximately 50 lbs cooked chicken, 15 lbs cauliflower, 4 lbs samosa, 10 lbs masala sauce. All said food items ranged between 50-58f and stored inside upright cooler as well as 2 door cooler with cold hold attached. Instructed to store cold tcs foods at 41f and below and maintain. Person in charge voluntarily discarded food items at this time. Total cost $1070. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed yogurt cooler and 2 door cooler with cold hold attached, without thermometer inside unit to monitor temperature. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler operating without effective hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all kitchenware (bowls, pans, pots, working kitchenware) stored improperly throughout the prep area and storage in the basement. Instructed to invert to prevent possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed miscellaneous items (retaurant materials, boxes, storage bins, mixers stored on basement floors throughout front and rear storage areas. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all said items at least 6 inches off the floor and maintain the premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in basment prep/storage. Instructed to increase.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with a valid original certificate while preparing and serving milk, samosas, chicken, and chopped tomatoes. Instructed to provide at least one certified food manager certificate holder on site at all times and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates available on site for review. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: All city of chicago certified food managers shall obtain allergen training certificate and maintain on-site for review.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Apr 21, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures. Found 20 pounds of chicken curry at 64.3f and 5 pounds of sour cream at 63.2f.priority violation.citation issued.7-38-005.disposed of 25 pounds tcs foods.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.must provide.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

4. Nov 14, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mops need to be hung after use to prevent small flies.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in basement needs to be organized and stored up off floor and away from walls for pest monitoring and cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Dec 4, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Sep 13, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Prep cooler remains tagged held for inspection at this time.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the grease buildup on the wall behind the cooking equipment, under the exposed hand washing sink next to the dish washing area and half wall. Clean the food splash on the ceiling tiles in the food prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Sep 5, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 3 door prep cooler. Observed pork at 55f, lamb at 60f, paneer cheese at 59f, cooked lentils at 55f, and cooked rice at 57f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked foods (fried eggs). Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement on the menu. Must add the following sentence before the remider statement:"these foods can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients." priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the air temperature at 55f inside of the 3 door prep cooler. The prep cooler was used to store tcs foods such as meats and cheese. Management instructed to repair and maintain the prep cooler below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several food handling employees with no hair restraint in the kitchen while preparing food. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep cooler and cutting boards. Management instructed to store wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no qac sanitizer test strips on the premises to measure the sanitizer concentration at the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2563914 on 9/19/22 not corrected: 55 - remove the excessive clutter from the basement storage room (cardboard boxes, empty oil containers, etc). 57 - observed a food handling employee without a valid food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must valid show proof of training. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

8. Sep 19, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Remove the excessive clutter from the basement storage room (cardboard boxes, empty oil containers, etc).

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No certified food manager was present while tcs foods (rice at 206f) was being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Aug 27, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up inside ice machine upper portion. Instructed manager must clean and maintain interior of ice machine.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed prep area 1-door stand up reach in cooler and bar (right side 3-door cooler) cooler door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gaskets.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food/grease build up on ventilation hood filters. Must clean and maintain ventilation hood filters.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on ice machine water line. Must provide and make visible a backflow prevention device for ice machine.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink right side compartment stopper not working. Must provide a working stopper for said location at 3-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed holes in walls at both mens and womens washsrooms due to door handles. Must seal holes in both washroom walls.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Jun 15, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Jun 8, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood source

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Inspector’s note: Observed live adult moths and larvae and an unidentified small crawling insect on the outside and inside of open bags of corn meal and flour in the basement storage area. Management instructed to discard the affected foods immediately. Priority 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 13)

      Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the prep cooler. Observed chicken at 57.9f inside of the prep cooler. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 10# of food worth $70. Priority 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed live small flies and moths in the food prep area and basement storage area. Observed 10 small flies on the walls and boxes of stock in the food prep area and basement storage area. Also observed 10 live moths on the wall and around open bags of flour in the basement storage area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicator on the premises to test the temperature of the water at the final rinse of the high temperature dish machines. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

12. Nov 7, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea, but is missing some necessary items and a disinfectant rated for norovirus, instructed to provide priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling vent over the mop sink dusty/not clean, instructed to clean remove the dust.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed front floor drain cover missing, instructed to replace missing floor drain cover.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

13. Apr 2, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical11 general3 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge was not on duty.must be on site at all times.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy for employees.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation - no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean -up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed male employee on cell phone in rear prep area ,then he put it down and then continued to cut onions on cutting board.another male employee had just came back in to food prep area and put raw chicken into a large plastic container,a male employee in front prep area returned to prep area and wipied his face with his hands then touched coffee cups neither one washed hands.instructed manager to wash hands after every possible contamination.cos(priority 7-38-010)

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete date markings on tcs ready to eat foods held for more than 24hours inside of cooler.must complete date markings and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged desserts with proper info given.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3- fly strips hanging from ceiling in rear prep/dish washing area.instructed to remove and not allowed to have in area.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx"1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front entry door.must make tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on dish and overhead shelves throughout prep area.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on reach in freezer 1st fl. Prep area.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint peeling wood surface under dish machine in rear prep/dish washing area and the wood surface counter top in women toilet room in poor repair.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from steam table,prep tables,fryer cabinet.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from floor in prep/dish washing area and basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must seal hole in wall behind women's toilet room door.must repair damaged ceiling in employees locker room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certfied food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (rice,somas,chicken,etc).must be on site at all times.certified food manager arrived on site at 11:35 a.m..(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements are not met for employees.must enroll and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen certficate posted to view for food managers.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. May 10, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. May 4, 2018 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected: found exposed waste water pipes above the front prep counter. Instructed facility to encase said pipes and maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a waste water pipe above the rear dining room tables. Instructed facility to encase and maintain.

16. Mar 27, 2018 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected: found exposed waste water pipes above the front prep counter. Instructed facility to encase said pipes and maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged food for customer grab and go not labeled. Instructed facility to label properly and maintain. Observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the tall freezer and cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the floor around the kitchen dish machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front counter walls underneath the counter tops and the walls around the mop sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed a waste water pipe above the rear dining room tables. Instructed facility to encase and maintain.

17. Mar 20, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: on a cold, not operating flattop grill found 3lbs of cooked samosas at 75.1f, above an oven on a shelf found 2lbs of cooked chicken wings at 73.2f, in a steam table that was off and cold found 5lbs of cooked chicken masala at 86.1f and 10lbs of creamy masala sauce at 90.2f. Operator discarded and denatured said food valued at a total of $100. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen hand sink near the dish area to be blocked with a container of leafy greens. Instructed facility to maintain all hand sinks accessible and clear at all times. Facility removed at time of inspection. Observed the basement exposed hand sink in the newly added prep area blocked by utensils and other items. Instructed facility to maintain all hand sinks accessible and clear at all times. Facility removed at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected: found exposed waste water pipes above the basement prep/bottling area and above the front counter. Instructed facility to encase said pipes and maintain. Observed food not protected: found facility manually capping tea bottles for retail sale to customers in basement prep area without approval from CDPH. Instructed facility to cease manual capping, tagged capped bottles held for inspection by CDPH. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      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 no pest control log book on site. Instructed facility to maintain service from a licensed pest control company with a complete log book (service receipts, IDPH license, and a map or list of bait stations). Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged food for customer grab and go not labeled. Instructed facility to label properly and maintain. Observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the tall freezer and cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the floor around the kitchen dish machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front counter walls underneath the counter tops and the walls around the mop sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed a waste water pipe above the rear dining room tables. Instructed facility to encase and maintain. Observed the basement ceiling above the bottling area to be exposed and rough. Instructed to make smooth, easily cleanable, and protected above the prep area.

18. Oct 3, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining( Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced).

19. Sep 26, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found observed rear entrance door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on left side corner of door citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found/observed no certified food manager with a city of Chicago food sanitation certificate while preparing, handling, serving potentially hazardous foods(chicken curry, creamy masala chicken, cooked vegetables, etc..)at time of inspection, citation issued 7-38-012, serious violation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors behind dish machine area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

20. May 12, 2016 Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove clutter at the basement food storage area to prevent hiding places for pest.