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Hyderabad Kitchen

6242-6244 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 17, 2026

Hyderabad Kitchen was last inspected on June 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 17, 2026 · Complaint

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Found no soap at hand sink at main preparation areas.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-030c.provided during the inspection.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Found bulk food with no label.(flour,sugar,etc.)must label.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Foodhandler not wearing hair restraint. Provided during inspection.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink right side compartment drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 dry food in containers must be labelled with common name:sugar,flour,etc.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from inspection report# 2603357 issued on 09-23-2024 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued 57)2-102.13: observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed the person in charge to provide to comply with idph food handler requirements. 58) 2-102.13: observed one certified food manager without an allergen awareness training certificate. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual who has a city of chicago foodservice managers certificate obtains allergen awareness training and certificate.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: We observed tcs foods stored inside the prep cooler at improper temperature: cooked chicken with various kind of sauce at temp of 44.6f to 47.47.5f.various kind of cooked veggies at temp of 46.4f to 48f.no time and temperature log provided. Cold food must mainatin temp of 41f and below. Food discarded and denatured by the manager. Pounds 35,value 300. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Dry food in containers must be labelled with common name:sugar,flour,etc.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 9-21-2023,report#2582117 10)6-301.13: observed soap and paper towel dispensor on the wall above one compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove soap and paper towel dispensor and maintain. 39) 3-305.11: observed food items stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor and maintain. 39) 3-307.11:observed no splash guard between utility and one compartment sink in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to install a washable splashguard and maintain. 55) 6-501.12: observed food debris on floors throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain. 57)2-102.13: observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed the person in charge to provide to comply with…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed soap and paper towel dispensor on the wall above one compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove soap and paper towel dispensor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard between utility and one compartment sink in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to install a washable splashguard and maintain.

      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 on the floor in the walk-in freezer in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple food handling employees not wearing hair restraints while preparing food. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that all food-handling employees wear hair restraints while preparing food and maintain it.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed the person in charge to provide to comply with idph food handler requirements.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one certified food manager without an allergen awareness training certificate. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual who has a city of chicago foodservice managers certificate obtains allergen awareness training and certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards on prep tables with deep scratches and badly stained. Instructed to resurface or replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods in walk-in cooler at improper temperatures:chicken 79.1f, lamb 56.5f ,curry goat 63.5f. , and chicken wings 65.4f priority violation 7-38-005. Disposed of 30pounds tcs foods. Value 300 dollars. Must maintain cold food at 41f or lower. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature 65.8f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Instructed manager to repair and maintain walk-in cooler at 41f or below. Walk-in cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide thermometers in all cold and hot holding units.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags being used to store food items in walk-in cooler located in rear prep area. Instructed to use food grade bags or containers to store food items.

      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: Observed cutting boards on prep tables with deep scratches and badly stained. Instructed to resurface or replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  7. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proof bottom of rear exit door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair loose mopsink in prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located at mopsink faucet. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair loose faucet at handsink inside women's washroom.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle inside women's washroom must be covered. Instructed to provide cover/lid.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary items inside boiler room. Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to deal holes on wall around prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide certificate for each employee.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.