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Restaurant: The Little India
Address: 1109 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jan 31, 2012

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100

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All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact of storage shelving, cooler shelving, not clean need cleaning(crevices).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls in prep areas need cleaning, ceilings in bathrooms need cleaning.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.missing light shield inside canopy shall be provided.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen prep areas, dining room, and bathroom need detailed cleaning.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IN COOLERS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED SEAT COVERS IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MOP SINK BY SIDE OF 3COMP.SINK DRAIN BOARD.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6' OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR IN KITCHEN.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IN COOLERS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READ TO EAT FOODS IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED SEAT COVERS IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MOP SINK BY SIDE OF 3COMP.SINK DRAIN BOARD.
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6' OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR IN KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK.
VIOLATION CORRECTED AND TICKET VOIDED PER SUPERVIOR'S ORDER

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALSO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOTER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR THE WASHROOM WITHOUT SOAP,OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF HAND LOTION LOCATED ABOVE THE SINK WHICH CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER STATED THAT WAS SOAP. EMPLOYEE(WAITER) STATED WE DON'T USE IT,ONLY USE THE OTHER SINK.CONTENTS INSIDE THE BOTTLE WAS HAND LOTION. OWNER SEND EMPLOYEE OUT TO BUY THE SOAP,WHICH WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000077333-16
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:LAMB AT TEMP OF 46.7F; DICED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 46.5F AND CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46,1F,FOOD MENTIONED WERE COOKED AND STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER(COOLER UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 37.9F).NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED UPON THE INSPECTION.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS #3 VALUE 28: CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77333-16
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-23-2011,REPORT# 579323 #30-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED AND READ TO EAT FOODS IN COOLER #32- MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MOP SINK BY SIDE OF 3COMP.SINK DRAIN BOARD. #34-INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6' OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES. #38-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK #37-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR IN KITCHEN SERIOUS VIOALTION:7-42-090 HOOOO77334-17
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. WE THE BUSINESS OWNER AND I OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RATS DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA(40 OR MORE DROPPINGS), UNDER THE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE ENTRANCE DOOR.NO FOOD IN BASEMENT,HOWEVER A LOT UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENTS.ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR/GROUND.WATER LEAKS FROM WATER PIPE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE,CLEAN FLOOR(REMOVE DROPPINGS).ELEVATED 6' OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000077334-17
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. NEED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD STORED IN COOLERS,AND FREZEERS. AND DRY FOOD(FLOUR SUGAR ETC.)
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED WOOD SERVING DISHES COVERED OVER AND OVER WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND REUSED OVER AND OVER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL WASH AND SANITIZE SERVING PLATE.WASH PLATES EVERY EACH USE
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE ALL DIRTY CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.REPLACE OR PAINT RUSTY SHELVES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(CLEAN POTS ARE STORED ON IT),NORTH SIDE.PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR(FOOD AND GRIMES BUILD-UP).DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREZEERS(ENCRUSTED FOOD)AND ALL PREP TABLES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN KITCHEN,SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES, COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NEED TO REPAINT KITCHEN WALLS ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH FOOD SMOKE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).
NEED TO REPAINT KITCHEN WALLS ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH FOOD SMOKE.

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