The Indian Garden Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID UPDATED CITY OF FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: COOKLINE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT EDGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASH AREA HOT WATER VALVE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT AND SEVERAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. AN MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS WITH SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2623136 DATED SEPTEMBER 2ND 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST. OBSERVED 12 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT PLACED HAND SANITIZER IN SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SOAP IS STORED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PLACED HAND WASHING SOAP AT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIMELY BUILD UP. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANTIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. DISH MACHINE IN USE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CHLORINE DISH MACHINES PROVIDE A MINIMUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN ON BUFFET LINE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 90 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($25) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #22

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-73 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/8 GALLON HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, 25 GALLONS YOGURT, AND 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN CURRY ($78). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED IN-HOUSE MADE YOGURT WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE HACCP PLAN FOR IN-HOUSE MADE YOGURT. YOGURT DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #22) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED IN HOUSE MADE YOGURT WITH NO APPROVED VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE VARIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS. MANAGER THAWING MEAT BY SETTING SAID MEAT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: ON WALLS, IN SOAP DISPENSER IN KITCHEN, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON LIGHT SWITCH IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BURIED UNDERNEATH ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ICE SCOOP IS STORED WITHOUT CONTAMINATING ICE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY 1 FAUCET WHICH IS UNABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS ABLE TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT AND SEVERAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. AN MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SOIL THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS WITH SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR A NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISHROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE. BUS PANS STACKED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AND DIRTY PANS IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION HAS BEEN COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DRY STORAGE AND BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 3 IN DRY STORAGE BEHIND BULK STORAGE CONTAINES, AND AT BAR AREA 3 ON WALL THAT LICENSES ARE POSTED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONALLY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND BULK STORAGE ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE PROTECTION IS PROVIDED, AT SELF SERVICE BUFFET AREAS IN FRONT OF FACILITY, FOR DESSERT AREA AND HOT AREA OF FOOD BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIERS AT EACH SELF SERVE BUFFET AREAS IN FACILITY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGN ON THE PREMISES TO INFORM CUSTOMERS TO USE A CLEAN PLATE FOR EACH TRIP TO THE BUFFET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOKER WALLS, FLOORS AND SHELVES ALSO ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN FREEZERS IN KITCHEN/REAR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK LEAKING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM VALVE CONNECTION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES KITCHEN/PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP AND DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND DRY STORE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN/ PREP AREA AND IN HOOD SYSTEM A BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULB INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF CHILLI PANEER @60.4-71.0F, 50 LBS COOKED LAMB @ 68.3F,100 LBS CURRIED GREEN PEAS RANGING BETWEEN 54.2F-78.5F, 50LBS COOKED ONIONS AND SAUCE @68.5F, ALL STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS OF CURRY SAUCE @76F AND 10 LBS TOMATO SAUCE @69.3F STORED ON PREP TABLE DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING THIS TIME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN PREP, WIC, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS LOCATED IN FREEZER STORED INSIDE OF FREEZER BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ONLY IN FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS. MUST MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS, AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sinks at main kitchen , a large pot placed in front of hand sink blocking easy access to hand sink, instructed to keep all hand sinks accessible. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: large spoons stored in standing water at cook, line. instructed to keep in temp controlled water or under running cold water.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ice scoop stored on top of ice cubes at bar ice bin. and on top of dusty ice maker. instructed to keep in a clean container.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE (FACILITY HAS PROCEDURE). MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED DISH RACKS FOR DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE RESIDUE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TANDOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR LID TO FIT PROPERLY. OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER (TAPE USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR). MUST REPAIR HANDLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE (FACILITY HAS PROCEDURE). MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A COMMERCIAL, LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE, COMPLETE WITH A RECENT SERVICE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED DISH RACKS FOR DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE RESIDUE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TANDOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR LID TO FIT PROPERLY. OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER (TAPE USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR). MUST REPAIR HANDLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE LOWER INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.