Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CURRY KITCHEN on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615453
Location recorded for this inspection · CURRY KITCHEN · 5304 W Devon AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLERS LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE OF MEAT GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVE BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2614980 DATED 4/2/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614980
Location recorded for this inspection · CURRY KITCHEN · 5304 W Devon AVE
Recorded violations
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED HOUSE MADE YOGURT ON SITE IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR AREA BEHIND KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $60. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE YOGURT PRODUCTION UNTIL VARIANCE IS GRANTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
32
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED YOGURT MADE ON SITE WITHOUT A VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST APPLY TO CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR A VARIANCE. SEE COMMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION IS COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLERS LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE OF MEAT GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVE BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIM ON TOP OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ON FLOORS AND WALLS NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598784
Location recorded for this inspection · CURRY KITCHEN · 5304 W Devon AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE 2 WALK-IN COOLERS, DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE 2 WALK IN COOLERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE/REFUSE CONTAINER WITH ILL FITTING CAP/IN POOR REPAIR WITHIN OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE LOCATED AT REAR EXIT OF FACILTIY. GREASE CONTAINER MUST HAVE TIGHT FITTING LID AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE REFUSE CONTAINER CREATING A NUISANCE OF ODOR. RELOCATE EXTERIOR GREASE REFUSE CONTAINER FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE TO ALLEY.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60646
82 of 103 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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