PASS
Risk 1 (High)
CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
April 10, 2017
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License #1909035
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS RUST ON IT. ONE IS COVERED WITH FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND RUST, KEEP SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER HAS RUST ON THEM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS, THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. THE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE, SPRAYER SINK AND THE HAND WASHING SINK THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT. MAINTAIN SAME.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THERE ARE LARGE POTS/BOWLS THAT ARE TOO BIG THAT THEY CAN NOT FIT IN THE DISH WASHING MACHINE OR BE FULLY SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A DISH MACHINE OR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGE UTENSILS OR REMOVE THE LARGE UTENSIL FROM THE PREMISES.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THERE ARE LARGE POTS/BOWLS THAT ARE TOO BIG THAT THEY CAN NOT FIT IN THE DISH WASHING MACHINE OR BE FULLY SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A DISH MACHINE OR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGE UTENSILS OR REMOVE THE LARGE UTENSIL FROM THE PREMISES.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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