Urban Turban
2660 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 2, 2026
Urban Turban was last inspected on September 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
September 2, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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No Entry
Complaint Re-Inspection · No Entry
1 general Show violations
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2633464 ON 4-2-26 NOT CORRECTED. #41- STORED CLEAN POTS PANS MUST BE INVERTED.#41- MUST PROVIDE A COVER/LID FOR THE BUCKET OF SOILED LINENS.#49- EXTREMELY DIRTY UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.#45-: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.-#54-MUST REMOVE ALL NON-FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.#55-: NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERTED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
3 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Noted a dish washing machine on premises washing dishes during the inspection without soap attached and unable to determine a final rinse temperature due to an inoperable final rinse gauge. Also machines drainage is a rubber hose that is inserted inside the floor drain. Machine tagged held for inspection and must not use until properly sanitizing with either hot water or chemical sanitizer, dispensing the appropriate chemicals and properly plumbed to the floor drain. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted approximately 100 lbs assorted prepared tcs foods held at improper temperatures inside the walkin cooler. Chicken at 49.2f, cooked beans at 50.1, lamb at 49.4f. All food discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler noted unable to maintain adequate temperature. Cooler at 55f with food such as chicken at 49.2f cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and maintains a temperature of 41f or below, c.d.p.h contacted for inspection and tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2633464 on 4-2-26 not corrected. #41- stored clean pots pans must be inverted.#41- must provide a cover/lid for the bucket of soiled linens.#49- extremely dirty utility mop sink. Instructed to clean.#45-: all stored items throughout the premises in all storage rooms and closets must be elevated from the floors.-#54-must remove all non-food debris from the grounds surrounding the outside waste receptacles and maintain.#55-: noted soiled mop heads improperly stored. Must store inverted in the utility mop sink when not in use.priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical15 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a valid city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Observed 8 dozen raw eggs stored inside the walk-in cooler on the top shelving directly above uncovered prepared ready to eat foods cooked vegetables. Reviewed proper food safety and storage of raw animal origin foods. Eggs removed, food discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Noted approximately 100 lbs assorted prepared tcs foods such as cooked chicken, cooked potatoes, sauces, rice etc. Throughout the walk-in cooler with no labels. Not date labeled with any expiration dates on any food. Reviewed date labeling requirements. All foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All bulk foods not stored in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handler noted without a hair or beard restraint. Must provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must use food scoops with handles inside prepared foods in the walk-in cooler. Not plates or bowls for scooping foods.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a cover/lid for the bucket of soiled linens.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Stored clean pots pans must be inverted.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the premises in all storage rooms and closets must be elevated from the floors.----bottom metal shelving of the cooks line metal prep table must be elevated from the floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Extremely dirty utility mop sink. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)- excessive rust on the metal rack shelving throughout the walk-in cooler. Must remove rust or replace.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Noted no hot water in both the customers men's and women's washrooms. Mens water temperature at 61.5f and womens washroom hot water temperature at 57.7f. Instructed to provide adequate hot water in both washrooms with a minimum of 100f. Noted employee kitchen washroom does have adequate hot water. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Extremely low hot water pressure on the right side faucet of the dish area three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and use the additional kitchen three compartment sink with adequate hot water pressure to wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.115-- must remove all unused furniture and non-food debris from the grounds surrounding the outside waste receptacles and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: : 6-501.114--- all unused construction material and unused equipment ie: coolers, ice machine must be removed from the premises. All other needed items must be stored elevated from the floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Missing wall tiles in the mens washroom. Instructed to replace.----excessive grease on floors under and around the deep fryers and cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted soiled mop heads improperly stored. Must store inverted in the utility mop sink when not in use.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on the premises or such a person on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 : instructed to install splash guards on both sides of the dining room prep station hand washing sink.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)- excessive rust on the metal rack shelving throughout the walk-in cooler. Must remove rust or replace.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.16-- instructed to install a one compartment prep/slop sink at the dining room prep area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.115-- must remove all unused furniture and non-food debris from the grounds surrounding the outside waste receptacles and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: : 6-501.114--- all unused construction material and unused equipment ie: coolers, ice machine must be removed from the premises. All other needed items must be stored elevated from the floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Facilities unable to maintain adequate temperatures. Walk-in cooler noted at 48.7f. Instructed to repair to maintain a temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to install splash guards on both sides of the dining room prep station hand washing sink.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive rust on the metal rack shelving throughout the walk-in cooler. Must remove rust or replace.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a one compartment prep/slop sink at the dining room prep area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted a slow trickle of water leaking from a wall pipe in the rear kitchen dry food storage room. Instructed to repair leak and remove pooling water.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must remove all unused furniture and non-food debris from the grounds surrounding the outside waste receptacles and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Holes/openings in the walls and ceiling of the following areas: ceiling around ventilation in the dry food storage room. Wall behind the grease trap under the three compartment sink. Wall along the cooks line behind the gas stoves under the wall piping. Instructed to seal all.---- --open seam with buckled metal in the walk-in cooler. Must seal to be smooth and cleanable and unable to collect food and liquid debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use cloth carpet as matting the food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: All unused construction material and unused equipment ie: coolers, ice machine must be removed from the premises. All other needed items must be stored elevated from the floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate and missing lighting in the walk-in cooler and the rear utility room at the rear exit. Must provide adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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