5 STAR INDIA & PAKISTANI CUISINE

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, CREAM SAUCE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER, REACH IN FREEZER, AND BOTH OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS (CONTAINERS) BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF ALL SAUCES AND INSIDE OF RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE CONTAINERS INSIDE OF SAUCES OR RICE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY ACROSS FROM THE DRY STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CREAM SAUCE, TOMATO SAUCE) BEING STORED IN DISH DETERGENT CONTAINERS AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) ALSO BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND BAGS TO STORE FOODS IN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND EVERYTHING STORED ON THE FLOOR ALSO IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 10LBS OF GINGER GARLIC PASTE AT 50.0F, 5 LBS OF CURRY CHICKEN AT 46.4F, 10 LBS OF TOMATO ONION SAUCE AT 52.4F, 5 LBS OF TOMATO STEW AT 48.2F, 5 LBS OF LENTIL SOUP AT 48.9F, AND 5 LBS OF CREAM SAUCE AT 53.0F, AND 5 LBS OF CHICK PEAS AT 49.3F. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FENNEL SEEDS IN AN UNCOVERED CONTAINER LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. EMPLOYEE STATES THAT FENNEL SEEDS ARE FOR CUSTOMERS TO CONSUME AFTER THEY EAT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CONTAINER COVERED AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED A COVER FOR SAID CONTAINER DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, DUMPSTER LID DAMAGED WITH HOLES AND GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO OVERFLOW AND REPAIR LID AS WELL AS CLEAN GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS FROM THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN ALL. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK UPS OR ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR ON DUTY NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND ON DUTY PLUS CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, CREAM SAUCE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER, REACH IN FREEZER, AND BOTH OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS (CONTAINERS) BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF ALL SAUCES AND INSIDE OF RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE CONTAINERS INSIDE OF SAUCES OR RICE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY ACROSS FROM THE DRY STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CREAM SAUCE, TOMATO SAUCE) BEING STORED IN DISH DETERGENT CONTAINERS AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) ALSO BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND BAGS TO STORE FOODS IN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND EVERYTHING STORED ON THE FLOOR ALSO IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND DISH WASHERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: FOUND 50 LIVE ROACHES (SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE IN SIZE) IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT LEFT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP NOTED UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE EQUIPMENT AND FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT. MAINTAIN SAME. 7-38-030

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN RUNNING THE WATER INTO 1 COMPARTMENT IT BACKS UP INTO THE OTHER 2 COMPARTMENTS. ALSO, IT LEAKS PROFUSELY UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND NO PLUGS FOR THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE LOWER SHELF/SURFACE OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN POOR CONDITION. (I.E. CHIPPED, RUSTED, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. SURFACE SHOULD ALWAYS BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ICE BUILD UP IN THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: -UPPER/LOWER SURFACES ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT -INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND ALL OF THE COOLERS/GASKETS -THE FRONT COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. MAINTAIN ALL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE 1ST FL FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE THE FLOORS TO RID IT OF THE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BEHIND/UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS/FREEZERS AND IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN ALL. THERE'S A LOOSE PIECE OF FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DOOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. -THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, THE PIPES/CONDUITS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTILATION FILTERS HAS GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -SEAL ALL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS, AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS. SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE STAINLESS STEEL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE PRESSURE OF THE HOT WATER AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE. THERE IS A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. MUST MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: THERE WAS NO PROOF PROVIDED THAT THE FOOD HANDLER ON SHIFT MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE MET THE REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Inadequate insects control, found 6 live cockroaches under front counter, instructed mgr.to eliminate insects activity, pest control service recommended. serious citation issued 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: cooler door gaskets in poor repair, instructed to replace.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: wall base behind cook line in poor repair, instructed to provide good structure.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Double door cooler door gaskets in poor repair, instructed to replace.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Broken wall sections in rear area, instructed to repair.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: missing sink stoppers for 3-comp sink. instructed to provide.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRYERS LEAKING INSIDE THE BOTTOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING AT BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BASEBOARDS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.