The Indian Garden Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( LAMB, CHICKEN....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT AT DISH ROOM HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: TRAPPED DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLUE-BOARD NOTED IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MOP CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN 3-COMP SINK AND TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO OR ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 (A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER -69.8F, 25LBS OF LAMB CURRY, AT VALUE OF $113: DATE 101018 -68.6F, 50LBS OF GOAT CURRY, AT A VALUE OF $226:DATE 101018 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 75LBS AT A TOTAL VALUE OF$339.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET TABLEWARE/CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AND NOT PROTECTED ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT GLASSWARE AND STORE FLATWARE IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.13- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY LOCATION OR INSTALL DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11- OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -DISH MACHINE AREA -THROUGHOUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16- OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ALONG BACK SPLASH AREA OF DISHES MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11- OBSERVED RUST STAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS ADJACENT TO REAR DISH MACHINE ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/REPLACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED SALAD TRAY WITHOUT SNEEZE GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER AT BUFFET SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR SALAD TRAY BUFFET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STAND UP 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS/DOOR SEALS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS/DOOR SEALS AT SAID COOLERS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAPER FROM CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES WHICH MUST BE ON PREMISES.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD CONTAINER NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPSIDE DOWN TO ELIMINATE CONTAMINATION.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND MOLDY CEILING IN DISH WASHING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEDNED TO INSTALL VENTILATION TO THE SMALL CONFINED DISH ROOM SPACE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OPEN EMPLOYEES DRINKS ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS, EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY NET TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO FOOD AND SPICE RACKS IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MOLDY CEILING IN DISH WASHING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEDNED TO INSTALL VENTILATION TO THE SMALL CONFINED DISH ROOM SPACE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL IS BEING USED TO LINE FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: IN THE LENTIL CRISP CONTAINER, ON THE ROLLING RACK SHELVES AND COOK LINE PREP COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CAN OPENER, THE SHELVING IN THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BROOMS AND MOPS IN THE MOP CLOSET STORED WITH THE BRISTLE SIDES IN CONTACT WITH THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MOPS AND BROOMS DURING STORAGE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD PREP COUNTERS IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 5 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED NEAR THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL IS BEING USED TO LINE FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: IN THE LENTIL CRISP CONTAINER, ON THE ROLLING RACK SHELVES AND COOK LINE PREP COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CAN OPENER, THE SHELVING IN THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES NEAR THE DISHROOM PREP SINK AND IN THE COOK LINE NEAR THE STOVE THAT ARE ACCUMULATING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE TILES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE ACCUMULATING MOLD AND FOOD DEBRIS: NEAR THE KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR THE LOADING SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE AND NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN THE WALLS. CONDENSATION AND MOLD IS ACCUMULATING ON THE COLD WATER PIPING THAT RUNS ACROSS THE CEILING OF THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPING AND INSULATE THE COLD WATER PIPING TO PREVENT CONDENSATION BUILD-UP. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA GREASE TRAP APPROX. 2 SQ. FT. LARGE. AND A 2 INCH LONG HOLE IN THE WALL ON THE CLEAN SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PATCH THE HOLES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHTING IS BURNT OUT IN THE FIXTURES NEAR THE KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNT OUT BULBS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BROOMS AND MOPS IN THE MOP CLOSET STORED WITH THE BRISTLE SIDES IN CONTACT WITH THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MOPS AND BROOMS DURING STORAGE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD PREP COUNTERS IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT DISHES STORED ON RACK AT REAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE AND DISH RACKS AT REAR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN FOOD SPILLS SPLASHED ON CEILING AT POTS/PANS STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING AND MOLD IN DISHROOM AREA. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT UPPER LEVEL STORAGE AREA AT REAR. MUST REMOVE/PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVDE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER BASE IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND SHELVING COVERED BY PLASTIC IN THE PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS NEAR THE DOORWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT 3 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL 3 DRAIN PLUGS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOP SITTING IN THE MOP BUCKET IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT MOPS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.