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Nepalese & Indian Cuisine

2515 N CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for Nepalese & Indian Cuisine on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621088

Location recorded for this inspection · Nepalese & Indian Cuisine · 2515 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (IN USE) LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT CHLORINE 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE DISH MACHINE NOW READING 50 PPM PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SAMOSA AT 95.9F, COOKED POTATOES 50.0 & 50.3F, COOKED CAULIFLOWER 63.4F, AND COOKED RICE 55.4F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MAINTAIN

  • 39

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

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MANAGER CAME BROUGHT IN NEW SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINKS IN BOTH BAR AND DISH

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE BALLOONED WITH WATER / DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP, NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 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.

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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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596524

Location recorded for this inspection · Nepalese & Indian Cuisine · 2515 N CALIFORNIA AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596066

Location recorded for this inspection · Nepalese & Indian Cuisine · 2515 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES AT REAR HALLWAY AREAS ON WALL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF ROACHES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569708

Location recorded for this inspection · Nepalese & Indian Cuisine · 2515 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 1-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567815

Location recorded for this inspection · Nepalese & Indian Cuisine · 2515 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. THE DISH MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A LARGE BOWL BEING WASHED INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A SANITIZING RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567178

Location recorded for this inspection · Nepalese & Indian Cuisine · 2515 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. THE DISH MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A LARGE BOWL BEING WASHED INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A SANITIZING RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2529060

Location recorded for this inspection · Nepalese & Indian Cuisine · 2515 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2493207

Location recorded for this inspection · Nepalese & Indian Cuisine · 2515 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID DOOR GASKET.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492852

Location recorded for this inspection · Nepalese & Indian Cuisine · 2515 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. Instructed to maintain a kit with all necessary supplies, a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus and a policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID DOOR GASKET.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS LOWER AND UPPER SIDES AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2311516 DATED ON 08/29/19 NOT CORRECTED- #58 Observed incomplete allergen training. Instructed all employees with City of Chicago Sanitation license must complete allergen training and keep a record on premises. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311516

Location recorded for this inspection · Nepalese & Indian Cuisine · 2515 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed incomplete health policy. Instructed to complete employee health policy and keep on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. Instructed to maintain a kit with all necessary supplies, a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus and a policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Observed small crack in door sweep under door leading to rear storage area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Observed no splash guard between 1 compartment prep sink and 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to install and maintain a splash guard.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Observed a build up of grease and grime in fryer cabinet. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed a small leak under 3 compartment sink in rear prep area and a pin hole in center basin of 3 compartment sink in bar area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed loose base board underneath low temperature dish machine in rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed build up of dirt and grime near utility sink and on wall behind 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Observed burnt out bulb in rear prep area above the prep line. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Observed a cracked light shield in rear storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Observed dust and dirt on fan gaurds in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed incomplete allergen training. Instructed all employees with City of Chicago Sanitation license must complete allergen training and keep a record on premises.

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