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CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE

899 S PLYMOUTH CT · Chicago, IL 60605

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633018

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE · 899 S PLYMOUTH CT

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING CAULK ON HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND RECAULK HANDSINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS BY DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.

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Inspection history

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Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624419

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE · 899 S PLYMOUTH CT

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD IN "FOOD GRADE" BAGS/CONTAINERS THAT ARE INTENDED FOR MULTI-USE PURPOSE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED AND SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624044

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE · 899 S PLYMOUTH CT

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND LOW TEMP DISHWASHING MACHINE ROOM AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO THEM LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 49.2-57F, 20-30LBS OF DICED COOKED LAMB AT 50.8-57F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, COOKED LAMB IN 2 DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD IN "FOOD GRADE" BAGS/CONTAINERS THAT ARE INTENDED FOR MULTI-USE PURPOSE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED AND SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593192

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE · 899 S PLYMOUTH CT

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Found multiple containers of cooked TCS food ( chicken, lamb, peas...) held in walk-in cooler for more than 24hrs not marked with discard date, instructed manager to mark such food containers with discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Broken thermometer in prep low boy cooler, instructed to provide.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: bulk food container not labeled with the correct food items name. Instructed to label

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using milk jugs as a multi-use utensils to store mango drinks, instructed not to use old milk jugs as a multi-use container.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583682

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE · 899 S PLYMOUTH CT

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS THAT STORE INGREDIENTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED SOILED INSECT TRAPS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED INSECT TRAPS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS BEING WASHED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REUSED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED PREP COOLER GASKETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582689

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE · 899 S PLYMOUTH CT

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS, INSIDE OF A 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 57F, OBSERVED 1/2 LB OF COOKED BEEF AT 58F AND OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHEESE AT 56F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS THAT STORE INGREDIENTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED SOILED INSECT TRAPS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED INSECT TRAPS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS BEING WASHED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REUSED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED PREP COOLER GASKETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562863

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE · 899 S PLYMOUTH CT

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN DUMPSTER/ PAPER STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL WOOD TO MAKE WOOD SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED AND SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562429

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE · 899 S PLYMOUTH CT

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CURRY CHICKEN AND CHICKPEA SOUP AT 47 F IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF CURRY CHICKEN AND 5 POUNDS OF CHICKPEA SOUP ($150). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN INSIDE PAPER STORAGE AND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SA AREANITIZE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN PAPER STORAGE AND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AREA ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN DUMPSTER/ PAPER STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL WOOD TO MAKE WOOD SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED AND SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556039

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE · 899 S PLYMOUTH CT

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LID/COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION OVER FOOD WHILE STORED IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND OTHER UNIT.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-101.16 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING OLD SPONGE TO CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE SPONGES REGULARLY TO AVOID MICRO ORGANISM BUILD UP.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN DUMPSTER/ PAPER STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL WOOD TO MAKE WOOD SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555680

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE · 899 S PLYMOUTH CT

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED CURRY SAUCE AND YOGURT COOLING IN A SOUP POT TOO LARGE FOR COOLING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE SHALLOW PANS TO COOL FOODS DOWN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN INSIDE PAPER STORAGE AND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LID/COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION OVER FOOD WHILE STORED IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND OTHER UNIT.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING OLD SPONGE TO CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE SPONGES REGULARLY TO AVOID MICRO ORGANISM BUILD UP.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN DUMPSTER/ PAPER STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL WOOD TO MAKE WOOD SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546042

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE · 899 S PLYMOUTH CT

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA WITH THE CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (CHICKEN, SOUP, YOGURT, AND COOKED VEGETABLES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. DATE MARKS WERE ADDED TO THE FOOD THAT WAS MADE WITHIN 24HR AND OTHER FOOD WAS DISCARDED DURING THE INSPECTION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE PREPPING DOUGH DIRECTLY OVER THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE KITCHEN. EMPLOYEE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND DISCARDED THE DOUGH BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LID/COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION OVER FOOD WHILE STORED IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND OTHER UNITS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHILE IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL SPONGES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BEING USED FOR WASHING POTS AND PANS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SPONGES.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE COUNTERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386486

Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE · 899 S PLYMOUTH CT

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND A PROCEDURE BUT NOT THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE/KIT REQUIREMENT. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES. A CITATION WILL BE ISSUED IF NOT CORRECTED BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED; MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIO. #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/16/19 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

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How results compare in ZIP 60605

233 of 290 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1909035.

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