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HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT

606 S WABASH AVE · Chicago, IL 60605

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632056

Location recorded for this inspection · HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT · 606 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE AND SHELVING NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

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

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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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624350

Location recorded for this inspection · HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT · 606 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DISHWASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

  • 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.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624253

Location recorded for this inspection · HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT · 606 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/ SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SUCH AS 33LBS OF COOKED CHICK PEAS AT 50.2F, 30LBS OF DICE CHICKEN SOUP/STEW AT 50.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 63LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DISHWASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

  • 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 AN ELECTRICAL RICE COOKER POT (WITH RICE INSIDE) BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591213

Location recorded for this inspection · HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT · 606 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength FOUND RINSE BASIN BUILT IN STOPPER INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING'S EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590870

Location recorded for this inspection · HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT · 606 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 72F - 78F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. SINK SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED POTAOES, LENTILS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 58F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM DISHWASHING AREA, . MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 45 LBS $250. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RINSE BASIN BUILT IN STOPPER INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING'S EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578824

Location recorded for this inspection · HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT · 606 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND A ONE INCH GAP UNDER THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FACILITY MUST REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL RICE COOKER POT (WITH RICE INSIDE) BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578715

Location recorded for this inspection · HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT · 606 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER GRAB READY TO EAT FOODS WITH HIS BARE HANDS OUT OF THE FRYER BASKET AND PLACE THE FOOD IN A TO-GO CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE TONGS, UTENSILS OR PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-703.11 OBSERVED A DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING COOKING EQUIPMENT UTENSILS AND ONLY WASHING (WITH DETERGENT) AND RINSING COOKING EQUIPMENT UTENSILS WITHOUT APPLYING SANITIZER BY THE IMMERSION OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UTENSIL IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SET UP TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR; OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 48F-51.8F AND WITH THE PREPARED DATES OF 7/16/23 ON THE CONTAINERS, OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LBS OF FRIED CHEESE RANGING FROM 50F-51F WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING DATES ON THE CONTAINER AND ABOUT 1/2 LB OF DICED TOMATOES AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL TCS FOODS DISCARDED VALUED AT $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 50F-55F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND A ONE INCH GAP UNDER THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FACILITY MUST REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL RICE COOKER POT (WITH RICE INSIDE) BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578513

Location recorded for this inspection · HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT · 606 S WABASH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555590

Location recorded for this inspection · HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT · 606 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE SIDES AND UNDER SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ALL LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: ALL HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453868

Location recorded for this inspection · HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT · 606 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND 7 POTS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SAID POTS ALSO CAN NOT FIT IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE TO ADEQUATELY: WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID POTS, REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES OR INSTALL WAREWASHING SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR BIGGEST POT TO BE SUBMERGED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND 3 COMP SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453720

Location recorded for this inspection · HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT · 606 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND 7 POTS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SAID POTS ALSO CAN NOT FIT IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE TO ADEQUATELY: WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID POTS, REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES OR INSTALL WAREWASHING SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR BIGGEST POT TO BE SUBMERGED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND 3 COMP SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2355530 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. 2-102.13 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY EMPLOYEE MAINTAINING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 6-501.11 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON THE CAULK AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SLIME.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453625

Location recorded for this inspection · HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT · 606 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND CHLORINE BASED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND HELD BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SAID EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WITHOUT LABELING( COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGGPLANT, COOKED LENTILS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE BULK CONTAINER (5-8 GALLONS) OF YOGURT MADE ON SITE SITTING IN WALK IN COOLER. FOUND 1 GALLON OF YOGURT AND TO GO YOGURT SMOOTHIE IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FOOD SERVICE AREA. MANGER STATES YOGURT IS MADE ON SITE AND IS AS AN INGREDIENT IN THE COOKING PROCESS. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 - 15 GALLONS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT ROUGHLY $150. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR HACCP PLAN APPROVAL BEFORE PRODUCING ANY FURTHER YOGURT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION # 29. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION # 29.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND 7 POTS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SAID POTS ALSO CAN NOT FIT IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE TO ADEQUATELY: WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID POTS, REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES OR INSTALL WAREWASHING SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR BIGGEST POT TO BE SUBMERGED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND 3 COMP SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2355530 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. 2-102.13 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY EMPLOYEE MAINTAINING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 6-501.11 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON THE CAULK AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION 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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