THE LITTLE INDIA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL NOT MAINTAINED, DRAIN PIPE LEAKING PROFUSELY AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/07/15). ESTABLISHMENT IS PUT ON 48 HOUR NOTICE BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT PREP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST/REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER.

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 ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON WOOD SHELVES IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WOODEN SHELF RACK.

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 ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND GAPS BETWEEN WALLS/FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND SEAL GAPS AT FLOOR BASE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND GAPS BETWEEN WALLS/FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND SEAL GAPS AT FLOOR BASE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

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.