⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

NEW PUNJAB SWEET

6411 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Ridge

License #: 68669

27
Total Inspections
9
Passed
13
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 12, 2025 Inspection

June 12, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGE...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 13, 2024 Inspection

November 13, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 6, 2024 Inspection

November 6, 2024• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CE...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 13, 2023 Inspection

November 13, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAI...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 7, 2023 Inspection

November 7, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHIL...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2023 Inspection

October 17, 2023• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOO...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 22, 2022 Inspection

November 22, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 15, 2022 Inspection

November 15, 2022• Canvass• 22 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPL...(+21 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 1, 2019 Inspection

February 1, 2019• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 22, 2018 Inspection

March 22, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD AS LINER IN WASHROOM.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 9, 2018 Inspection

March 9, 2018• Complaint• 14 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. SINK ALSO NOT...(+13 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 5, 2017 Inspection

May 5, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO BI METAL STEM THERMOMETERS SEEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 28, 2017 Inspection

April 28, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #32 OBSERVED HANDLE ON WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR BROKEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 14, 2016 Inspection

November 14, 2016• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED GOODS AND SWEETS NEED PROPER LABEL CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS AND...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 28, 2016 Inspection

June 28, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #1933194, DATED 6/21/2016. VIOLATION # 29: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS N...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2016 Inspection

June 21, 2016• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES THAT DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD OR KITCHEN EQU...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2015 Inspection

September 22, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in freezer, and walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/repla...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 10, 2014 Inspection

June 10, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 27, 2014 Inspection

May 27, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED DEAD...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 15, 2013 Inspection

February 15, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARMENT SINK FAUCET AND PIPE UNDER SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2013 Inspection

February 8, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: STILL FOUND SOME ACTIVITIES FOR ROACHES OVER 10 TOTAL. ON THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE, UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE,ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DOOR...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2013 Inspection

February 4, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODE. SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1188494 DATED 1/28/13 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #18 UPGRADED TO...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 28, 2013 Inspection

January 28, 2013• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPING INSIDE THE CABINE...(+11 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2011 Inspection

March 28, 2011• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND X5 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE EM...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 6, 2010 Inspection

August 6, 2010• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT # 339206 DATED 7.29.10.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 29, 2010 Inspection

July 29, 2010• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIA...(+7 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections