Pass

Annapurna Fast Food

2600 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Dec 17, 2025

Annapurna Fast Food was last inspected on December 17, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

December 17, 2025 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food containers stored on the floor throughout premises 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.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter throughout premises especially in basement. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment not necessary for daily operation to prevent pest harborage.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor throughout premises 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.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored throughout premises in main prep area, walk in coolers, cold-hold units, etc uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings when storing all food items to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food splatter, buildup, and mold-like substance build-up along wall caulking throughout rear warewashing. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter throughout premises especially in basement. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment not necessary for daily operation to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Noted previous core violations not corrected from report #2612449 conducted on 02/20/2025. They are as follows: #49. The following not clean- the interior of all prep coolers and freezers, floor mixer, gas lines behind the stoves, stoves and flat top grill, storage shelves, prep tables, can opener, exposed hand washing sinks throughout, food storage containers on the shelves of the kitchen, and interior and exterior of the microwaves, clean or replace the soiled bus trays used inside of the dish washing machine. Instructed manager must clean and maintain equipment. 55. Observed heavy debris on floors at rear stairwell and behind walk in freezer in basement and also near water heaters in basement supplies (to-go containers) storage area also observed food, spills and excess debris and build up on walls, floors, and splatter on ceilings at rear prep area and basement. Must clean and…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The following not clean- the interior of all prep coolers and freezers, floor mixer, gas lines behind the stoves, stoves and flat top grill, storage shelves, prep tables, can opener, exposed hand washing sinks throughout, food storage containers on the shelves of the kitchen, and interior and exterior of the microwaves, clean or replace the soiled bus trays used inside of the dish washing machine. Instructed manager must clean and maintain equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy debris on floors at rear stairwell and behind walk in freezer in basement and also near water heaters in basement supplies (to-go containers) storage area also observed food build up on walls at rear prep area and basement. Must clean and maintain floors and walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    10 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label re-packed ready to eat food in selling area.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed not all employees wearing effective hair restraint.instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not store clean cutting board on the back-splash of the three compartment sink.

      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: Excess ice build-up at condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair.

      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: Broken rubber gasket inside the walk-in freezer,broken.replace

      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 not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside walk-in and prep cooler. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags. Must replace.

      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 not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

      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 not use cardboard and aluminum foil as a liner for shelves/cooking equipment in the kitchen. Rempove. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cloth towels as liner for shelving in the ice cream front area.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training certificate expired,instructed to renew.valid for 3years

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour,sugar,etc.)must label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found small water leak at basement walls. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found sections of ceiling/walls at basement missing(drywall torn).must replace missing sections of drywall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink in basement prep area.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside prep coolers and walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to label food storage containers identified with common name (flour, sugar, salt etc).

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of prep coolers with dried food spillage.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with excessive dust accumulation in rear and front prep area. Must detail clean and maintain ceiling vent cover inside men and women's washroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. No milk crates.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace non working (2) lightbulbs at kitchen hood in rear prep/cooking area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no records relating to employee vaccination status and testing at covered locations. Instructed to provide. Violation 2-112-340 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Found no written protocol available on site. Instructed to have a written record describing protocol for checking proof of vaccination in public places. Violation 2-112-340 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site while tcs foods (soup, salads, sandwiches, fruit shakes etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present at all times when handling tcs foods. (corrected on site - manager arrived at the end of inspection) priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Fail

    2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.11 remove the hand soap dispenser from the wall above the 1 compartment prep sink in the basement food prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2528755 on 8/30/21 not corrected: 38 - observed over 100 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the food prep areas in the 1st floor and basement, on the staircase walls to the basement, on chemical storage shelves and also in the potato storage area next to the staircase. Observed 2 live house flies flying around the food prep areas on the 1st floor and basement and dining room. Also observed 12 live cockroaches in the basement food prep area, around the door of sump pump room next to the basement food prep area, and in the dish washing area and 1st floor kitchen. Also observed 3 mouse droppings behind the floor mixer in the dish washing area next to the staircase. Must clean and remove all rodent droppings. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed dead cockroaches on the walls of the basement food prep area, dish washing area and kitchen. Must remove all dead insects and sanitize all affected surfaces. Must remove all hanging fly strips from the food prep areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 observed single use take out items on the storage shelves not stored inverted in the front food prep area. Management instructed to store all items inverted when not in use.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.14 observed food debris on interior surfaces of the dish machine not preventing the recontamination of dirty equipment and utensils and preventing the machine from performing its intended function. Must clean and sanitize all interior surfaces of the dish machine and remove all visible debris.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the interior of all prep coolers and freezers, floor mixer, gas lines behind the stoves, stoves and flat top grill, storage shelves, prep tables, can opener, exposed hand washing sinks throughout, food storage containers on the shelves of the kitchen, and interior and exterior of the microwaves. Defrost and maintain the interior of the walk-in freezer in the basement. Clean or replace the soiled bus trays used inside of the dish washing machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor especially around the wall bases and under equipment in the food prep areas and storage areas. Clean the walls of all food prep areas with food debris and splashes. Cclean the ceiling and ceiling tiles in the dish washing area and food prep areas with food splatter and splashes. Clean the floor drains in the food prep areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the dust and grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

      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 several food handling employees without a food handler training certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees mjst show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Fail

    Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Fail

    3 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.11 observed an employee washing dirty dishes inside of the exposed hand washing sink at the front juice bar area. Management instructed not to use the exposed hand washing sinks for any purposes except for hand washing. Also observed used tongs stored inside of the exposed hand washing sink next to the cook's line. Management instructed not to store any dirty utensils inside of the hand washing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.11 remove the hand soap dispenser from the wall above the 1 compartment prep sink in the basement food prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). See violation #10 above for citation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2528755 on 8/30/21 not corrected: 38 - observed over 125 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the food prep areas in the 1st floor and basement and on the walls to the basement and on chemical storage shelves and in the men's washroom. Observed approximately 25 live house flies flying around the food prep areas on the 1st floor and basement and dining room. Also observed 10 live cockroaches in the staircase to the basement and in the basement food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Fly activity has increased since the inspection on 8/30/21. Priority 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed dead and live cockroaches on the glueboard above the mop sink. Management instructed to remove all glueboards containing dead insects. Must remove all hanging fly strips from the food prep areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to store all foods at least 6 inches off of the floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed the ice scoop stored inside of the ice machine. Management instructed to store the ice scoop outside of the ice machine.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 observed single use take out items on the storage shelves not stored inverted in the front food prep area. Management instructed to store all items inverted when not in use.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed single use plastic milk jugs being reused to store milk and sugar mixture. Management instructed not to reuse the plastic milk jugs. Also observed single use aluminum foil pans next to the dish machine and the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed not to reuse these foil pans.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.14 observed food debris on interior surfaces of the dish machine not preventing the recontamination of dirty equipment and utensils and preventing the machine from performing its intended function. Must clean and sanitize all interior surfaces of the dish machine and remove all visible debris.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the interior of all prep coolers and freezers, floor mixer, gas lines behind the stoves, stoves and flat top grill, storage shelves, prep tables, can opener, exposed hand washing sinks throughout, and interior and exterior of the microwaves. Defrost and maintain the interior of the walk-in freezer in the basement. Clean or replace the soiled bus trays used inside of the dish washing machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 remove all unnecessary and unused items stored in the basement staircases and basement storage areas. Must store all items off of the floor to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor especially around the wall bases and under equipment in the food prep areas and storage areas. Clean the walls of all food prep areas with food debris and splashes. Clean the dust from the ceiling tiles in the 1st floor dish washing area around the supply vents. Clean the ceiling and ceiling tiles in the dish washing area and food prep areas with food splatter and splashes. Clean the floor drains in the food prep areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the dust and grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 5 employees and 1 customer who were not wearing a face mask inside of the restaurant. Management instructed that all employees and customers must wear a face mask inside of the restaurant. Unsafe and unsanitary premises 7-28-060. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed several food handling employees without a food handler training certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees mjst show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Fail

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail

    3 critical14 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several employees who have not signed the employee health policy. Management instructed to have all employees sign the employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing the dirty dishes and utensils with a sanitizer concentration less than 50 ppm chlorine. Management instructed to maintain the machine with a final rinse of at least 50ppm chlorine. Priority 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat tcs foods refrigerated more than 24 hours (cooked potatoes and peas in sauce, etc.) stored in the walk-in coolers and prep coolers exceeding the 7 day maximum use by date and also observed foods without a date or day on the container. Management instructed to properly date mark all ready-to-eat foods to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded. Priority 7-38-005. 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: Observed numerous containers in the food prep areas not labelled with the common name of food. Management instructed to label all food storage containers properly.

      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 approximately 100 live small flying insects on the walls of the food prep areas and on the sugarcane stalks in the front food prep area, and on the boxes of potatoes in the storage area to the basement prep area. Observed approximately 20 live house flies flying around the food prep areas on the 1st floor and basement. Also observed 5 live cockroaches in the basement food prep area around the can opener and on the food prep tables. Also observed approximately 30 mouse droppings on the floor and stairs to the basement prep area and behind the floor mixer and flour storage area in the first floor rear food prep/dish washing area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      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 several dead mice on the stairs to the basement prep area. Management instructed to remove. Observed dead and live cockroaches on the glueboard behind the basement prep freezer. Management instructed to remove all glueboards containing dead insects. Must remove all hanging fly strips from the food prep areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed packaged foods being stored inside of the ice machine that is also being used to serve ice for drinks. Management instructed that the ice can only be used for a single purpose and cannot be used for drinks if being used to keep foods cold. Management instructed to clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to store all foods at least 6 inches off of the floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop stored inside of the ice machine. Management instructed to store the ice scoop outside of the ice machine.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single use plastic milk jugs being reused to store milk and sugar mixture. Management instructed not to reuse the plastic milk jugs. Also observed single use aluminum foil pans next to the dish machine and the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed not to reuse these foil pans.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single use take out items on the storage shelves not stored inverted in the front food prep area. Management instructed to store all items inverted when not in use.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a broken cutting board on the prep table in the basement food prep area with projections and crevices which does not allow for proper cleaning. Management instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior surfaces of the dish machine not preventing the recontamination of dirty equipment and utensils and preventing the machine from performing its intended function. Must clean and sanitize all interior surfaces of the dish machine and remove all visible debris.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of all prep coolers and freezers, floor mixer, gas lines behind the stoves, stoves and flat top grill, storage shelves, prep tables, can opener, exposed hand washing sinks throughout, and interior and exterior of the microwaves. Defrost and maintain the interior of the walk-in freezer in the basement.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unnecessary and unused items stored in the basement staircases and basement storage areas. Must store all items off of the floor to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor especially around the wall bases and under equipment in the food prep areas and storage areas. Clean the walls of all food prep areas with food debris and splashes. Clean the dust from the ceiling tiles in the 1st floor dish washing area around the supply vents.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the dust and grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

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

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from 7/2/21 was not posted in public view. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b).

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  10. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed samosas stuffed with green peas and potatoes at improper hot holding temperature at 120.7f. Also observed the following tcs food items at improper hot holding temperature. Kadi soup found at 127.3f, stuffed potatoes patis found at 96.1f and kachorr stuffed with green peas found at 126.9f. Proper hot holding temperature for tcs food items must be at 135.0f or above. Manager discarded and denatured food. Food weighing approximately 40 lbs at a cost of $90.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed yogurt at improper cold holding temperature at 45.7f. Instructed manager proper cold holding tcs food items must be held at 41.0f or below. Manager discarded and denatured food. Food weighing 7 lbs at a cost of $15.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. See violation #21 for citation.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 4/21/2021, report #2500572. #38- observed approximately 153 mice droppings throughout establishment. 3 mice droppings behind mixer in 1st floor prep area, approximately 75 mice droppings were found in rear stairwell where pots and utensils were being stored and approximately 75 mice droppings found in basement rear storage area where to-go containers and utensils are stored. Additionally found 5 live cockroaches behind reach in freezer in basement food prep area. Must clean and remove all evidence of pest activity on premises. Must have a licensed exterminator provide pest control services on site to correct issue. Priority violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy debris on floors at rear stairwell and behind walk in freezer in basement and also near water heaters in basement supplies (to-go containers) storage area. Must clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clutter and unused/unnecessary items and equipment in basement storage area with to-go containers. Must clean and organize, remove items to facilitate cleaning and to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked stuffed potatoes at improper hot holding temperature at 95.2f. Also observed cooked green peas at improper hot holding temperature at 88.9f. Instructed to discard and denature food. All food weighing approximately 20 lbs at a cost of $45.00. Instructed manager hot holding temperature must be at 135.0f or above. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 90 mice droppings throughout establishment. Approximately 70 mice droppings were found under 1-compartment sink in rear prep area and approximately 20 mice droppings were found under prep table next to where bulk food containers are stored. Must clean and remove all evidence of pest activity on site. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two food employees not wearing a hair restraint that were preparing food in prep area. Instructed to wear an effective hair restraint that protects their hair from contaminating food, clean equipment and utensils.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed garbage buckets used as food storage in basement prep area. Instructed to use food grade containers that are easy to clean.

      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 heavy ice build up inside of walk in freezer in basement. Must defrost.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 6/4/2020, report #2373304. #37-observed several large food containers with dry products.(flour , salt, sugar) with out proper common food name markings.all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  14. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat, temperature control for safety foods (bhindi masala, chana masala, dan makhani-all cooked vegetables)not properly dated , stored longer than 24 hours in coolers. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting compliance with variance/specialized process in facility noted yogurt making on site with out haccp and variance on site issued by regulatory authority.must provide and maintain.priority foundation violation #7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several large food containers with dry products.(flour , salt, sugar) with out proper common food name markings.all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dispensing utensils stored in food with out handles. Instructed manager that utensils must have handles and must be properly stored and inverted to prevent contamination before use(handles-up)

      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: Noted ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units and door seals

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine . Must install backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair and replace missing and non working lights in basement walk in cooler and freezer

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  15. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat, temperature control for safety foods (bhindi masala, chana masala, dan makhani-all cooked vegetables)not properly dated , stored longer than 24 hours in coolers. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Observed spray bottle with unknown chemical stored in dishwashing area without proper common name marking.must provide proper marking on all chemical containers. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-015 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: Noted container with around 20 lbs of yogurt noted facility is making own yogurt. Haccp plan not on site.management voluntarily discarded yogurt.priority foundation #7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting compliance with variance/specialized process in facility noted yogurt making on site with out haccp and variance on site issued by regulatory authority.must provide and maintain.priority foundation violation #7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several large food containers with dry products.(flour , salt, sugar) with out proper common food name markings.all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      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 10-15 old rat droppings in basement floors at the basement landlord utility room. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Must also eliminate must lean and sanitize affected area and consult pest control company.priority foundation #7-38-020(a) no citation issued.

      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: Observed dispensing utensils stored in food with out handles. Instructed manager that utensils must have handles and must be properly stored and inverted to prevent contamination before use(handles-up).

      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: Noted ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units and door seals

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine . Must install backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in basement area in all rooms attached and opened to food storage

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair and replace missing and non working lights in basement walk in cooler and freezer

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  16. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: - no verifiable employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-010. No citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: - observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine. Must remove debris, detail clean/have serviced, and maintain 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 peeling floor covering on the floor of the walk in cooler in the basement. Must remove to provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface. -

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: - must provide a trash receptacle with a lid/cover for the women's toilet room. -

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: - observed inadequate quantity of trash receptacles throughout the facility. Must provide more trash receptacles throughout the prep and dishwashing areas. -

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.