Maharaj Indian Grill

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14: observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed accumulated food and grease debris on the floors located behind and under the cooking equipment. Observed a black substance on the wall under the dish machine and by the 3 compartment sink. Observed accumulated dust on the ceiling by the vents in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.16: observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food and grease debris on the floors located behind and under the cooking equipment. Observed a black substance on the wall under the dish machine and by the 3 compartment sink. Observed accumulated dust on the ceiling by the vents in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Cooked rice scoop stored in standing water at room temperature. Instructed to keep utensils according to health code i,e.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: shelve through out prep kitchen not clean, food debris and grease build up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Found lamb thawing under food prep table. Instructed manager to thaw meat under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water for a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41f

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in front of prep coolers and cooking equipment need to be re-grouted in order to make said surface smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to make the floor surface by the dish washing area smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food and grease debris on the floors located behind and under the cooking equipment. Observed a black substance on the wall under the dish machine and by the 3 compartment sink. Observed accumulated dust on the ceiling by the vents in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found filters filled with flour and grease. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Must clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found continued non- compliance from inspection report # 2571286 conducted on 2/15/23. The following previous core violations were not corrected: one of two city of chicago food service sanitation manager's without an allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago food service sanitation managers must obtain the allergen training certificate instructed manager to comply . Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: A minor leak under the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors by the dish washing area need to be re-grouted in order to make said surface smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to make the floor surface by the dish washing area smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers without labels containing the item name. Instructed to label all dry storage containers.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 75 live small flies on the walls, boxes and on the outer area of the walk in cooler. Instructed to eliminate live small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed facility pre-setting the customer dining tables with plates not inverted and utensils not protected. Instructed to always protect the tableware from possible contamination. Manager corrected during the inspection.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated dust, food and grease debris inside of the fryers and in between cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a minor leak under the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors by the dish washing area need to be re-grouted in order to make said surface smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to make the floor surface by the dish washing area smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated food and grease debris on the floors located behind and under the cooking equipment. Observed a black substance on the wall under the dish machine and by the 3 compartment sink. Observed accumulated dust on the ceiling by the vents in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no thermometers inside of any coolers. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Found prep table directly next to handwashing sink. Found no barrier between prep table and handwashing sink. Instructed manager to provide splash guard to prevent miscellaneous sources of contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cutting boards attached to all prep tables stained with deep grooves. Instructed manager to resurface of replace.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Found no grease trap located at 2 out of 2, 3 compartments sinks. Grease trap must be located at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found ceilings over prep area filled with an excessive amount of dust instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found light shield over prep table near warewashing area cracked instructed manager to repair or replace to prevent physical contamination.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no thermometers inside of any coolers. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the following food items stored in bulk containers without the common name of the food labeled on said container: chickpeas, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, turmeric, coriander, and fenugreek leaves. Found food items stored in dry storage and on hot line. Instructed manager to provide the common name of food on all food containers taken out of its original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: Found prep table directly next to handwashing sink. Found no barrier between prep table and handwashing sink. Instructed manager to provide splash guard to prevent miscellaneous sources of contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cutting boards attached to all prep tables stained with deep grooves. Instructed manager to resurface of replace.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Found ni grease trap located at 2 out of 2 3 compartments sinks. Grease trap must be located at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found ceilings over prep area filled with an excessive amount of dust instructed manage to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found light shield over prep table near warewashing area cracked instructed manager to repair or replace to prevent physical contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-comp not self draining, water pooling at the side of drain board, instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Wall not finished next to front 3-comp sink, instructed to provide smooth surface.