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SIRI INDIAN RESTAURANT

1520 W TAYLOR ST · Chicago, IL 60607

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SIRI INDIAN RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637946

Location recorded for this inspection · SIRI INDIAN RESTAURANT · 1520 W TAYLOR ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE EQUIPMENT WITH ONLY SOAP AND WATER, RINSING OFF WITH WATER AND PLACING ON SHELF TO DRY . 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 3RD BASIN EMPTY AND WITHOUT ANY SANITIZER USED. INSTD ON PROPER SET UP OF SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE OF ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. MULTI USE EQUIPMENT WAS PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED AFTER INSTRUCTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN CHICKEN IN STANDING WATER IN PREP SINK. INSTD TO THAW PROPERLY UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, UNDER REFRIGERATION, ETC.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH OUT DEEPLY SCORED AND WITH DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BLACK CRATES WITH OPENINGS AS STORAGE BINS FOR VEGETABLES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER STORAGE BINS THAT ARE DURABLE, SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ALL ROLLING CARTS, ALL STORAGE RACKS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXER, ALL PREP TABLES, AND ALL COUNTERTOPS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS, DIRT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. TOILET ROOM DOORS AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR NOT CLEAN, HEAVY BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION . INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528969

Location recorded for this inspection · SIRI INDIAN RESTAURANT · 1520 W TAYLOR ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
21
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2524204

Location recorded for this inspection · SIRI INDIAN RESTAURANT · 1520 W TAYLOR ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPPED AND HANDLED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, SHAILENDRA VEERAPANENI, ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT STOCKED WITH PAPER TOWEL. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATION WITH ABOVE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO SIGNAGE POSTED WHICH READS: "NOT FOR HANDWASHING" AND SERVES AS ONLY HANDSINK IN MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATION WITH ABOVE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN IN 2DR & 3DR PREP COOLERS, SHREDDED CABBAGE IN 2DR PREP COOLER, AND SAUCES ON BED OF ICE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F-58F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS 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 VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE SEVERAL REFRIGERATOR UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 20+ LARGE & SMALL FLIES IN SPICE ROOM AND 5+ COCKROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED CRAWLING ALONG SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WALL IN PANCAKE PREP ROOM AND ON SHELVING RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND NOT INSECT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO USE A 16 MESH TO THE INCH SCREEN TO PROTECT AGAIN THE ENTRY OF INSECTS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ON ICE INSIDE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAK UNDER MIDDLE BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WALLS AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, DIRT BUILD-UP, AND EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, SHELVING RACKS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2355774 ON 12/20/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (49) 4-602.13: OBSERVED MIXERS AND BLENDERS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS (SPICES) ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. (56) 6-501.14: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE BUILT UP GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355774

Location recorded for this inspection · SIRI INDIAN RESTAURANT · 1520 W TAYLOR ST

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST INVERT ALL KITCHENWARE (DISHES) ON RACKS IN SMALL PREP AREA IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MIXERS AND BLENDERS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS (SPICES) ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE BUILT UP GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355688

Location recorded for this inspection · SIRI INDIAN RESTAURANT · 1520 W TAYLOR ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315705

Location recorded for this inspection · SIRI INDIAN RESTAURANT · 1520 W TAYLOR ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (MARINATED CHICKEN AND BEEF,FRIED CAULIFLOWER, ALL HOUSE SAUCES, VERGETABLE RICE, ETC) WITHOUT LABELS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE USE BY OR DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS A LINER ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS/ SPLATTER ON ALL COOKING/REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATED DEBRIS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY ACCUMULATED SURFACES WITH GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPLATTER THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALL SURFACES INCLUDING COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN REAR PREP/ STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON FLOORS, SHELVING UNITS/RACKS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN , REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB SHIELDING IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND, DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE,ON PIPES AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315262

Location recorded for this inspection · SIRI INDIAN RESTAURANT · 1520 W TAYLOR ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. -7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (MARINATED CHICKEN AND BEEF,FRIED CAULIFLOWER, ALL HOUSE SAUCES, VERGETABLE RICE, ETC) WITHOUT LABELS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE USE BY OR DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... FLYING AROUND DOSA MACHINE IN PREP, SMALL STORAGE ROOM WHERE RICE, ONIONS, AND UTENSILS ARE STORED AND FOOD PREPPED, IN STORAGE ROOM ON CARDBOARD BOXES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SPICES AND SEASONING CONTAINERS, FLYING THROUGHOUT MOP SINK CLOSET AREA AND REAR AREA DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS A LINER ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS/ SPLATTER ON ALL COOKING/REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN REAR PREP/ STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON FLOORS, SHELVING UNITS/RACKS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN , REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY ACCUMULATED SURFACES WITH GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPLATTER THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALL SURFACES INCLUDING COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB SHIELDING IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND, DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE,ON PIPES AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222742

Location recorded for this inspection · SIRI INDIAN RESTAURANT · 1520 W TAYLOR ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222432

Location recorded for this inspection · SIRI INDIAN RESTAURANT · 1520 W TAYLOR ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN OR NEAR THE PANCAKE BATTER PREP ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK WITH HOT & COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 5.203.11(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184953

Location recorded for this inspection · SIRI INDIAN RESTAURANT · 1520 W TAYLOR ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 NO TOILET ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMER USE. CUSTOMER ACCESS TO TOILET ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY BY WALKING THROUGH THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. PERSONS UNNECESSARY TO THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT OPERATION ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FORM 1B OR KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMIT OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN STORED IN CONTAINERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST LOG ON-SITE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR PAINT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, IN MOP CLOSET AND IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND TOILET ROOMS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NO MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184484

Location recorded for this inspection · SIRI INDIAN RESTAURANT · 1520 W TAYLOR ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60607

501 of 646 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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