The Indian Garden Restaurant
247 E ONTARIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025 Inspection
September 9, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT AND SEVERAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. AN MAINTAIN(+2 more)
Sep 2, 2025 Inspection
September 2, 2025• Complaint• 15 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT PLACED HAND SANITIZER IN SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGE...(+14 more)
Aug 7, 2024 Inspection
August 7, 2024• Canvass• 16 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR A NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSIN...(+15 more)
Sep 19, 2023 Inspection
September 19, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF CHILLI PAN...(+3 more)
Apr 19, 2022 Inspection
April 19, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sinks at main kitchen , a large pot placed in front of hand sink blocking easy access to hand sink, ins...(+2 more)
Jun 7, 2021 Inspection
June 7, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE (FACILITY HAS PROCEDURE). MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN...(+4 more)
May 25, 2021 Inspection
May 25, 2021• Canvass• 11 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR...(+10 more)
Aug 26, 2020 Inspection
August 26, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( LAMB, CHICKEN....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY F...(+3 more)
Sep 30, 2019 Inspection
September 30, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MOP CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CO...(+2 more)
Oct 11, 2018 Inspection
October 11, 2018• Complaint• 11 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY...(+10 more)
May 9, 2018 Inspection
May 9, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED SALAD TRAY WITHOUT SNEEZE GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER AT BUFFET SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER M...(+4 more)
Nov 20, 2017 Inspection
November 20, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD CONTAINER NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPSIDE DOWN TO ELIMINATE CONTAMINATION.(+2 more)
Jan 12, 2017 Inspection
January 12, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY NET TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)
Feb 11, 2016 Inspection
February 11, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL IS BEING USED TO LINE FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: IN THE L...(+3 more)
Feb 4, 2016 Inspection
February 4, 2016• Complaint• 8 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: 5 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED NEAR THE GREASE TRAP IN T...(+7 more)
Feb 4, 2015 Inspection
February 4, 2015• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT DISHES STORED ON RACK AT REAR.(+5 more)
Apr 10, 2014 Inspection
April 10, 2014• Complaint• 10 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUT...(+9 more)
Mar 27, 2014 Inspection
March 27, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)
Sep 23, 2013 Inspection
September 23, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.(+6 more)
Aug 28, 2013 Inspection
August 28, 2013• Canvass• 8 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE HOT ...(+7 more)
Sep 27, 2012 Inspection
September 27, 2012• Canvass• 9 violations
Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR. CONTAINERS AND ...(+8 more)
Nov 21, 2011 Inspection
November 21, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected fro...(+3 more)
May 24, 2010 Inspection
May 24, 2010• Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Al...(+3 more)
Jan 14, 2010 Inspection
January 14, 2010• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)
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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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