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TANDOOR CHAR HOUSE

2652 N HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for TANDOOR CHAR HOUSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642206

Location recorded for this inspection · TANDOOR CHAR HOUSE · 2652 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED TCS PREPARED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER. CILANTRO CHUTNEY AT 48.2F, CARROT SALAD AT 52.5F, YOGURT AT 48.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER NOTED AT 51.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS YOGURT AT 48.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED THE COOKS LINE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD AND OTHER GREEN CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE TOP SURFACE OF THE DISH MACHINE DIRTY WITH SPILLED CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK HOT WATER DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LOCATED AT THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND COOLING RACKS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOODEN BASEBOARD COVING IN THE BASEMENT AT WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BEHIND AND AROUND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BASEMENT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN/UNUSED ICE MACHINE MUST BE EITHER REPAIRED AND FUNCTIONAL OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637181

Location recorded for this inspection · TANDOOR CHAR HOUSE · 2652 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAINT/RESEAL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN AT THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617884

Location recorded for this inspection · TANDOOR CHAR HOUSE · 2652 N HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605349

Location recorded for this inspection · TANDOOR CHAR HOUSE · 2652 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKET OF THE CHUTNEY/EXPO COOLER TO BE TORN ON THE LEFT SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED/TORN GASKET.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DRAINING EXCESSIVELY FROM A PIPE DIRECTLY BELOW THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SINK DRAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. REPAIR PERSON CALLED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND REPAIRED. SINK DRAIN NO LONGER LEAKING.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN LOWER-LEVEL STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS LOWER-LEVEL UNISEX BATHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR FOR EACH DOOR.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE LOWER-LEVEL DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN IN BATHROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED LIDDED TRASH CAN IN BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604907

Location recorded for this inspection · TANDOOR CHAR HOUSE · 2652 N HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572146

Location recorded for this inspection · TANDOOR CHAR HOUSE · 2652 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SOME UPPER AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: BOX FREEZER MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE OUTDOOR COVERED REAR STAIRWELL OF THE BUILDING. FOOD STORAGE MUST BE IN AREAS WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ABOVE OR NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK OR ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE SPRAYER/SCRAPPER SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL ATTACHED ELECTRICAL SOCKETS ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING TILES/DAMAGED FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AT WALK-IN COOLERS.----BASEMENT HALLWAY FLOOR TILES WITH LARGE GAPS IN BETWEEN TILES/MISSING GROUT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MISSING/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT WEST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571872

Location recorded for this inspection · TANDOOR CHAR HOUSE · 2652 N HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562840

Location recorded for this inspection · TANDOOR CHAR HOUSE · 2652 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT SHELF BY THE PREP COOLER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD HEAYILY STAINED WITH DRY WATER IN BASEMENT AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523064

Location recorded for this inspection · TANDOOR CHAR HOUSE · 2652 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLE ON SMALL REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITCHEN ON RIGHT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDOOR STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED TO DETER ANY INSECT HARBORAGE. KEEP THE AREA CLEAN AND DRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN CENTER OF THE MAIN KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND RESTORE THEM TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2374159

Location recorded for this inspection · TANDOOR CHAR HOUSE · 2652 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: BEGINNING OF MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN/REMOVE DEBRIS ON PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE PREP COOLER

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279456

Location recorded for this inspection · TANDOOR CHAR HOUSE · 2652 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED PRE SET WATER PITCHERS STORED IN REACHING COOLER UNIT NOT COVERED OR PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOODS IN COOLER UNIT DURING STORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAN CONDENSER IN ALL WALK IN COOLER UNITS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE REPAIR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST STAINS ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND OR REPLACE WIRE SHELVING RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND OR IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN COOLER GASKETS ON TANDOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE BASKETS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150787

Location recorded for this inspection · TANDOOR CHAR HOUSE · 2652 N HALSTED ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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