Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MASALA INDIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159532
Location recorded for this inspection · MASALA INDIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN · 1002 W ARGYLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081557
Location recorded for this inspection · MASALA INDIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN · 1002 W ARGYLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUST BUILD UP ON FIRE EXTINGUISHER PIPES UNDER THE HOOD.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO MECHANICAL DRAIN PIPE UNDER SAID SINK. REPAIR CAUSE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OUTSIDE AROUND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER WITH DEBRIS AND LITERS ON GROUND(WOOD,PIPES ETC),NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081311
Location recorded for this inspection · MASALA INDIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN · 1002 W ARGYLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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
1946393
Location recorded for this inspection · MASALA INDIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN · 1002 W ARGYLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, OVEN (WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR AND TWO DOOR EACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE,DEEP FRYER, AND OVEN WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ST THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938063
Location recorded for this inspection · MASALA INDIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN · 1002 W ARGYLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575597
Location recorded for this inspection · MASALA INDIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN · 1002 W ARGYLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND DISCOLORATION AND BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A 2 INCH HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO FILL-IN THE HOLE TO PROVIDE A FLAT EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575489
Location recorded for this inspection · MASALA INDIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN · 1002 W ARGYLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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
1482270
Location recorded for this inspection · MASALA INDIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN · 1002 W ARGYLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESS RUST ON TOP THE LID OF GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1107178
Location recorded for this inspection · MASALA INDIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN · 1002 W ARGYLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BASE LINER ON STORAGE/ATTIC ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SURFACE IS UNEVEN WITH POROUS SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FOOD BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. EXCESS RUST ON TOP THE LID OF GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,PAINT AND MAINTAIN. A CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD INSIDE IS LOCATED AT COMMON HALLWAY,INSTRUCTED TO LOCK THE UNIT FOR FOOD PROTECTION NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNEVEN CEMENT FLOOR IN DISH ROOM AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACE NOT SMOOTH NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BASEBOARD ARE NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING WALL AT REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. NO VENT COVER PROVIDED AT NORTH WALL OF STORAGE WERE REACH-IN COOLER IS STORED,ALSO WALL ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN / PAINT AREA MENTIONED.A LOT OF SMALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES. BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT PROVIDED AT DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOT WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK UNABLE TO TURN OFF COMPLETELY,LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60640
321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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