What is Himalayan - Curry And Pizza's health inspection score?

Himalayan - Curry And Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Himalayan - Curry And Pizza last inspected?

Himalayan - Curry And Pizza was last inspected on September 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Himalayan - Curry And Pizza have?

Himalayan - Curry And Pizza has 78 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Himalayan - Curry And Pizza safe to eat at?

Himalayan - Curry And Pizza has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Himalayan - Curry And Pizza

Name: Himalayan - Curry And Pizza
Address: 2312 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 66

2312 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/18/2025

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0Fair

Lincoln Park

Ranked #527 of 754 in Lincoln Park

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Sep 18, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

7.8

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

18x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+26 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 65/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (66/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2312 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

3 inspections

4 high priority

6 intermediate

14 basic

Jun

Sep 2022

2 inspections

3 basic

Apr 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

18 basic

Apr

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Sep 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMILATION INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY AND WET FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-1-2024, REPORT #2603841. #57-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. 7-42-090. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOPS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL METAL SURFACES WITH PLASTIC AND TIN FOIL AS A PROTECTANT MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med10 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED ON TOP OF 2-DOOR COOLER AT ROOM TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 98.8F-112.3F. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 33LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $98. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WERE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOPS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL METAL SURFACES WITH PLASTIC AND TIN FOIL AS A PROTECTANT MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2574520 ON 04/18/2023. #45. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. #47. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS. #55. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. PLASTIC AND TAPE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE. #58. NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19-- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114---- ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.-----PLASTIC AND TAPE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
: 4-301.14-- NOTED ONE BURNER GAS STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION DIRECTLY ABOVE THE STOVE OR REMOVE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High4 Med13 Basic

19 total

34/100inspection score

−66 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS YOGURT HOMEMADE ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE. MUST OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM C.D.P.H. MANAGER DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR YOGURT PREPARED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD HOT IN A STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN AT 122.7F, CURRY SAUCE AT 123.2F & 74.4F, SPINACH AT 83.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165.F THEN HELD HOT IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED PREPARED YOGURT HELD AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES IN BUCKETS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR KITCHEN. HOMEMADE YOGURT NOTED AT 77.9F & 76.1F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS ON THE PREMISES. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH SERVICE CONTRACT ONLY DATED 12-20-21 WITH NO SERVICE REPORTS. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT LOG BOOK WITH CURRENT SERVICE REPORT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOOD UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO OR ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK THE SANITIZATION LEVEL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOPS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL METAL SURFACES WITH PLASTIC AND TIN FOIL AS A PROTECTANT MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER DRIPPING DOWN ON THE GROUND. SURROUNDING GROUND WITH FOOD AND PAPER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER, GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WOODEN PALLET STORED ON THE OUTSIDE PATIO MUST BE REMOVED.---- ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS OF KITCHEN, DISH, FRONT COUNTER WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE.----EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT STOVE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----PLASTIC AND TAPE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MUST REMOVE ALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED ONE BURNER GAS STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION DIRECTLY ABOVE THE STOVE OR REMOVE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−66 pts

Sep 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
WE OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS STORED ALLEYS WITH GARBAGE, FOOD WASTE, AND FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE GROUNDS, USED BUCKETS OF OIL, CANS OF TOMATOES SAUCE, ETC. PILED ON THE GROUND BY THE CONTAINER. ALSO, THE GARBAGE LID IS NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED, AND A BLACK GARBAGE BAG IS HANGING HALF OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS WITH GARBAGE IN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
LIVING QUATER MUST BE SEPARATED FROM THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT AREA. A PHYSICAL DIVIDER IS REQUIRED, OR REMOVE THE LIVING QUARTER.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLERS WITH A COMMON NAME
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.ALSO OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13: SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY FROM THE FRONT SERVING /DINING AREA TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED PUSH-BUTTON FAUCET NOT RUNNING LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST ADJUST TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.15: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE. PROVIDE RUBBER MATTS
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-2021; REPORT #2523991. #41) 4-901.12: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #43)3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND DISHES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #48) 4-301.12: NOTED A LARGE POT UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. (LARGE POTS AND PANS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High4 Med8 Basic

16 total3 risk factors

9/100inspection score

−76 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WAS PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS: CHICKEN, LAMB, AND PIZZA WITH DIFFERENT KINDS OF TOPPINGS. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN NON-FOOD TASKS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKING OTHER AT FRONT AREA, KEYING INFORMATION ON COMPUTER HANDLING MONEY/CARDS, THEN RETURNED IN KITCHEN PUSHING AWAY THE CURTAIN (WITH HANDS) THAT SEPARATES FRONT AND KITCHEN AREA. ONCE THE PIZZA WAS READY, HE PUSHED THE PIZZA WITH FINGERS OFF THE SPATULA INTO THE CUSTOMER'S PLATE AND SERVED IT, ALSO OBSERVED THE SAME EMPLOYEE NO HANDWASHING BEFORE DONNING GLOVES. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDWASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP IS PROVIDED AT ONLY THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AT ALL THE TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED THREE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH COOKED PUREED FOOD/SAUCES OR INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH THE PRESENT TEMPERATURE OF THE FOODS: 62.7F- 64.7F AND 75.9F, WHICH WAS COOKED ON 6-8-22, PER EMPLOYEE STATEMENT. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLERS WITH A COMMON NAME
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS PROVIDED ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.ALSO OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING AT FRONT SELF SERVICE MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY FROM THE FRONT SERVING /DINING AREA TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WRAPPED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AROUND CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. PRESENT WATER TEMP OF 68.9F TO 77.4F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED PUSH-BUTTON FAUCET NOT RUNNING LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST ADJUST TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE. PROVIDE RUBBER MATTS
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-2021; REPORT #2523991. #41) 4-901.12: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #43)3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND DISHES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #48) 4-301.12: NOTED A LARGE POT UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. (LARGE POTS AND PANS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−76 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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