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THE LITTLE INDIA

1109 W BRYN MAWR AVE · Chicago, IL 60660

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629982

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE INDIA · 1109 W BRYN MAWR AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629990

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE INDIA RESTAURANT · 1109 W BRYN MAWR AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 44F, CHICKEN AT 44-49F, BAKED POTATOES AT 46F, COOKED SPINACH AT 44F, AND COOKED CHICKPEAS AT 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINANTS. OBSERVED A LONG STRAND OF WHAT APPEARED TO BE HUMAN HAIR MIXED IN WITH PIECES OF FRIED CHICKEN SITTING ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOODS FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINANTS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SITTING ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613536

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE INDIA · 1109 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IE: SALT, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED COOK WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: SOILED LINENS STORED IN THE OUTDOOR WALKWAY MUST BE IN A SEALED/COVERED CONTAINER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL LINER FOR SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK FROM PIPING IN THE BASEMENT CEILING INTO A BUCKET AND ONTO THE FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED POOLING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590830

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE INDIA · 1109 W BRYN MAWR AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKS LINE COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND ON FOODS. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED AND COOLED CHICKEN, LENTILS, VEGETABLES, AND SAUCES. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED TORN MESH SCREEN ON THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR WITH LARGE HOLES IN SCREEN. MUST REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING WITHOUT HOLES.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL CLEAN POTS, PANS AND LARGE BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED BADLY DAMAGED, STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND KITCHEN.----BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL NEXT TO COOKS LINE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569415

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE INDIA · 1109 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE REUSABLE CONTAINERS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566353

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE INDIA · 1109 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED HAND WASHING SINK THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY LOCATED AT THE REAR KITCHEN FOR DISHWASH AREA USE HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS, SUCH AS ASSORTED COOKED CHICKEN DISHES AND COOKED SPINACH ON SITE THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS WITHOUT ANY DATES OF ANY KIND. NO EXPIRATION DATES. REVIEWED, ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER NEXT TO THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM ARE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMER ACCESS. MUST PROTECT FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE REUSABLE CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE BROKEN LID DOOR HANDLE ON THE COOK'S LINE COOLER. MUST REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE UNUSED COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE BEING USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE WAS NOTED DIRTY.----BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WERE NOTED DIRTY.---INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOOD ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE SHELVING ABOVE THE DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2528549 ON 8-25-21 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #55- FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST SEAL WALLS/ CEILING USING DRYWALL, ETC. #44-: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON RACKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST STORE INVERTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528549

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE INDIA · 1109 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST SEAL WALLS/ CEILING USING DRYWALL, ETC.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356669

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE INDIA · 1109 W BRYN MAWR AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATOR FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A USE BY DATE ON THE FOOD ITEM HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS STORED IN HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY BEFORE STORING IN UTENSIL HOLDER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE FOR RICE, SAUCE AND SUGAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP COOLER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATOR AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER FILLED WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTS MISSING FROM DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290551

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE INDIA · 1109 W BRYN MAWR AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD INSIDE PREPARATION COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.FOUND 3 POUNDS GARBANZOS AT 48.4F, 2 POUNDS LENTILS AT 49.8F, 10 POUNDS CHICKEN AT 51.1F, 10 POUNDS COOKED DICED VEGETABLES AT 48.7F, AND 3POUNDS CHEESE AT 51.8F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 28 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD VALUE AT 100 DOLLARS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW ON ICE MACHNIE WATERLINE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2230129

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE INDIA · 1109 W BRYN MAWR AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE ON REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229694

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE INDIA · 1109 W BRYN MAWR AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED DIRT AND PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE ON REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009515

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE INDIA · 1109 W BRYN MAWR AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HAND HANDLING READY TO EAT PRODUCTS: PUTTING FRESH CONDIMENTS ON CUSTOMERS PLATES. OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS CUTTING RAW CHICKEN,THEN WITH SAME GLOVED HANDS,HANDLED NON-FOOD ITEMS ON SHELF BY THE REAR DOOR,WITH GLOVED HANDS PUT HER HANDS INSIDE BAGS OF DRY SEASON AND SALT TO SEASON FOOD. EMPLOYEE DID NOT CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASK( FROM RAW PRODUCT,NON-FOOD ITEMS AND TO DRY FOOD PRODUCTS).INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING/GLOVES PROCEDURE GIVEN.OWNER CORRECTED PROBLEM.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PUT ON A WHITE CAP IN PREP AREA AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING CONTINUE TO COOK AND SERVE CUSTOMER PLATES AND TAKE OUT CONTAINERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPING CUTTING BOARDS WITHOUT SANITIZER SOLUTION:0ppm INSIDE THE BUCKET WERE LINENS ARE STORED BY THE WORKING STATION. ALSO FOUND SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK AT 10ppm. OWNER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,SERVED AND STORED. CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE ARE COPIES.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS,PLATES ETC INSIDE THE DRY FOOD AND YOGURT CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE FOR EACH FOOD,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS MUST BE REMOVED AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INCLUDED DEEP FRYER,FILTERS,HOOD CHAINS THAT HOLD HOOD,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRIMES ON BLADE OF CAN OPENER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID TILE.FLOOR TILES MUST BE SAME LEVEL OF OTHER FLOOR TILES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN AND DIRTY TUBE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE KITCHEN ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE SAID LIGHT SHIELD

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168 of 234 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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  • FRANKO'S PIZZERIA1109 W BRYN MAWR AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • EDGEWATER FOOD WINE & SPIRITS1105 W BRYN MAWR AVE · Chicago, IL 60660Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1892841.

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