The Indian Garden Restaurant Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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 THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

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 LENTIL CRISP CONTAINER, ON THE ROLLING RACK SHELVES AND COOK LINE PREP COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CAN OPENER, THE SHELVING IN THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES NEAR THE DISHROOM PREP SINK AND IN THE COOK LINE NEAR THE STOVE THAT ARE ACCUMULATING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE TILES.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE ACCUMULATING MOLD AND FOOD DEBRIS: NEAR THE KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR THE LOADING SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE AND NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN THE WALLS. CONDENSATION AND MOLD IS ACCUMULATING ON THE COLD WATER PIPING THAT RUNS ACROSS THE CEILING OF THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPING AND INSULATE THE COLD WATER PIPING TO PREVENT CONDENSATION BUILD-UP. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA GREASE TRAP APPROX. 2 SQ. FT. LARGE. AND A 2 INCH LONG HOLE IN THE WALL ON THE CLEAN SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PATCH THE HOLES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHTING IS BURNT OUT IN THE FIXTURES NEAR THE KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNT OUT BULBS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BROOMS AND MOPS IN THE MOP CLOSET STORED WITH THE BRISTLE SIDES IN CONTACT WITH THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MOPS AND BROOMS DURING STORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BROOMS AND MOPS IN THE MOP CLOSET STORED WITH THE BRISTLE SIDES IN CONTACT WITH THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MOPS AND BROOMS DURING STORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.