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INDIA HOUSE

59 W GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60610

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639168

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIA HOUSE · 59 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE THREE HOT WELL BURNERS USED FOR WOKS IN THE REAR WITH THE PROTECTIVE COATING STILL ON THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH THE LARGER POTS ON THE SHELVING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING FROM FOOD SPILLAGE AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE THREE DOOR PREP STATION IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE SEAL AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A DARK SUBSTANCE BUILDING UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE SHELVING AND THE FRONT BAR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976661

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIA HOUSE · 59 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD SURFACES WITH DEEP CUTS/STAINED STORED ON SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK ALONG THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE REMOVED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM ELECTRIC OUTLETS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976411

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIA HOUSE · 59 W GRAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD SURFACES WITH DEEP CUTS/STAINED STORED ON SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK ALONG THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE REMOVED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM ELECTRIC OUTLETS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976221

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIA HOUSE · 59 W GRAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1975823 DATED:11/21/2016. 16-OBSERVED THE HOT FOOD BUFFET TABLES WITH NO SNEEZE GUARDS OR OTHER BARRIER TO PROTECT OPEN FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS FOR THE HOT BUFFET TABLES. THE HOT FOOD BUFFET TABLE(S) ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE SAID TABLE(S) UNTIL THE PROPER SNEEZEGUARDS ARE INSTALLED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#14.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD SURFACES WITH DEEP CUTS/STAINED STORED ON SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK ALONG THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE REMOVED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM ELECTRIC OUTLETS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975823

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIA HOUSE · 59 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN HELD ON BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLE AT TEMPERATURES OF 68.7F-100.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABBOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT FOOD BUFFET TABLE WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD OR OTHER BARRIER TO PROTECT OPEN FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD FOR THE HOT BUFFET TABLE AND MAINTAIN.FLY STRIP ABOVE THE REAR TANDOORI PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED. ALSO,FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR TANDOORI PREP AREA AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA, HALL WAY LEADING TO BASEMENT ONION STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. COOKED/PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: POTS,PANS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD SURFACES WITH DEEP CUTS/STAINED STORED ON SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK ALONG THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE REMOVED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF KITCHEN AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR TANDOORI PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM ELECTRIC OUTLETS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT LEFT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENT AND WET PLASTIC BAG WRAPPED AROUND PIPE AT DISHMACHINE 1 COMP SPRAYER MUST BE REMOVED.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933191

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIA HOUSE · 59 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932633

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIA HOUSE · 59 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE COOKLINE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGPLANT,CHICKEN, FISH AND CHEESE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED EGGPLANT AT 46.0F,LAMB AT 46.1F,CHICKEN AT 46.2,CHICK PEA AT 47.2F ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR IN USE NOT SANITIZING, CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL AND FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR AT KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR WEST PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING COOLERS AND DRY FOOD SHELVINGS AND CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR,INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE BASEMENT LOCKERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS AND PIPES WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM/STORAGE ROOMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE KITCHEN CENTER WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP LINE COOLER AND REMOVE PLASTIC BAG WRAPPED AROUND PIPE AT DISHMACHINE 1 COMP SPRAYER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint-Fire Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint-Fire Re-inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527926

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIA HOUSE · 59 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527685

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIA HOUSE · 59 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE IMPROPER:-LENTIL 45.7F,CHICKPEA 62.7F,SPINACH 57.1F,SHRIMP 45.0F,BEANS 45.3F,LAMB 62.4F,CHICKEN 51.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AROUND THE HEATING UNIT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SPICE SHELVES WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS.NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALLS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AT A KNIFE RACK OR A DESIGNATED AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING AREAS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NOTE EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES ENROLLED IN TO THE FOOD HANDLERS PROGRAM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473875

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIA HOUSE · 59 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAMES OF PRODUCT, PREPARED BY DATE OR USE BY DATE INCLUDING ALL BULK ITEMS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473404

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIA HOUSE · 59 W GRAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED SERVICE COOLER AT THE TANDOORI FOOD PREP AREA WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, SERVICE COOLERS AND ON HOT HOLD UNITS TO BE IMPROPER.LENTIL SOUP 121.6F,CHICKEN IN ASSORTED SAUCES(45.1F,51.3F,48.7F,44.5) EGG PLANT 47.1F,LENTIL 50.1F,POTATOES 49F, CAULIFLOWER 91.5F,MADNI SAUCE 73.7, LAMB IN ASSORTED SAUCES( 46.5F,45.9F), SHRIMP 48.7F, FISH 48.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 58LBS OF FOOD WORTH $189.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED PINKISH,YELLOWISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 17

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED - Comments: NOTED 4.5 LBS OF SHRIMP IN WATER INSIDE A BOWL AT THE FOOD PREP TABLE BEING THAWED PER MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEM WORTH $13.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAMES OF PRODUCT, PREPARED BY DATE OR USE BY DATE INCLUDING ALL BULK ITEMS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH SPILLS OF CONDIMENTS, CLEAN SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN WITH SPILLS AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH GRAYISH DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT ALL COOKING AREAS AND AT THE DISH WASH AREA. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED A BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON WALL ALONG 4 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324625

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIA HOUSE · 59 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324614

Location recorded for this inspection · INDIA HOUSE · 59 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SUCH AS: LAMB AT 48.8F, CHICKEN AT 48.8, RAW CHICKEN AT 52.5F, FISH AT 46.3 AND SHRIMP AT 47.8F.TOTAL WEIGHT 15LBS AND COST AT $100.OO. ALL FOODS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARD AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-OO5(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 50 LIVE FLIES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED ON THE WALLS,WIRES AND IN THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE FLIES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. ALSO INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60610

316 of 345 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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