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NEW PUNJAB SWEET

6411 N WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60645

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632748

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW PUNJAB SWEET · 6411 N WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (FOOD ITEMS)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE (SAFE SERVE ARE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE 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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CRACKS ON WALLS AT THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR NEAT THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH THE DISPLAY COOLER AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. ALSO NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619116

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW PUNJAB SWEET · 6411 N WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 2 MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES, CEILING TILES MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND TIGHT FITTED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607335

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW PUNJAB SWEET · 6411 N WESTERN 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 CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2606032

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW PUNJAB SWEET · 6411 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 40 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL FOOD PREP AREA SHELVES, SINKS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2585060 DATED 11/07/2023. VIOLATIONS AS FOLLOWS... #49. OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. #55. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CORRECT SAID PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585060

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW PUNJAB SWEET · 6411 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584785

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW PUNJAB SWEET · 6411 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLE SAMOSAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 10/17/23, INCLUDING NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 10/17/23 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING CORE VIOLATIONS #37 DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.# 47: CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE/ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH #49 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.#57 FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583533

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW PUNJAB SWEET · 6411 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLE SAMOSAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON COUNTER CLOSE TO FOOD. MUST CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER FOOD SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 11/22/22 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #373-302.12: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.# 47 4-101.19: CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE/ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH #49 4-602.13: ICE BUILDUP FOUND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.#57 2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. ALL FOOD CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567460

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW PUNJAB SWEET · 6411 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR NEAR THE RESTROOM AND DOOR LEADING INTO THE KITCHEN AREA FROM DRY STORAGE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS APPROXIMATELY A HALF-INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOWLS AND METAL BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A FOOD-GRADE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE/ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: ICE BUILDUP FOUND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES WERE FOUND IN THE DRY STORAGE EXTENSION PART OF THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. ALL FOOD CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
22
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567075

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW PUNJAB SWEET · 6411 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR NEAR THE RESTROOM AND DOOR LEADING INTO THE KITCHEN AREA FROM DRY STORAGE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS APPROXIMATELY A HALF-INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVES OF ROACHES ON THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND NEAR THE HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE DISH AREA. -----OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 120 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FACILITY, ON SHELVES AND FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, BEHIND COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND ON TOP OF THE STAND-UP OVEN IN THE COOKLINE, NEAR THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS, AND ON FLOOR IN ATTIC STORAGE AREA WHERE DRY STORAGE ITEMS ARE STORED IN EXTENSION TO FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND LIVE/DEAD ROACHES ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED AT THE FRONT COUNTERS. OBSERVED FOOD OUT ON FOIL TRAYS WITH NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. FOOD ON DISPLAY SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, AND THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER FOR FOOD OUT ON DISPLAY BETWEEN CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA, AND EXTENSION TO THE STORE FACILITY WHERE DRY STORAGE PRODUCT IS STORED. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOWLS AND METAL BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A FOOD-GRADE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. PREPARATION COUNTERS THROUGHOUT. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHES MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CARDBOARD IS USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN RESTROOMS AND FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND FOIL IS USED AS LINING IN DISPLAY COOLERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE/ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: THE EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THAT ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE IMMERSED. USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOOD DISPLAY COOLER HANDLES ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ICE BUILDUP FOUND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK UNDER HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ALL GENDER RESTROOMS IN THE FACILITY LACK A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EACH RESTROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKLINE ARE SOILED WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES WERE FOUND IN THE DRY STORAGE EXTENSION PART OF THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILES WERE FOUND NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HOLES WERE FOUND CEILING NEAR A LARGE MIXING MACHINE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON WALLS LEADING TOWARDS THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST COVER HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP WAS FOUND ON THE ON EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOK LINE. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. ALL FOOD CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261387

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW PUNJAB SWEET · 6411 N WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(RICE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE . 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND SOME PACKAGED DESERTS WITH NO ALLERGEN WRIITEN ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST LABEL PACKAGED FOOD INCLUDING ALL MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS.7-38-005.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND LARGE BINS TO LARGE TO SANITIZE INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ALTERNATE WAREWASHING INSTRUCTION OR REMOVE LARGE BINS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED(FAUCET/VACUUM BREAKER).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND LEAKY CEILING BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150822

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW PUNJAB SWEET · 6411 N WESTERN AVE

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 NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD AS LINER IN WASHROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH FINISHED CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY/SERVICE AREA AND IN REAR SMALL FOOD PREP ROOM BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ITEMS. ALL SHELVING MUST MAKE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2146201

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW PUNJAB SWEET · 6411 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. SINK ALSO NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY LARGE GARBAGE CAN. MANAGEMENT REMOVED CAN, PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND STORAGE. FOUND READY TO EAT SWEETS ON DISPLAY AT FRONT COUNTERS OPEN, NOT COVERED/PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT REMOVED AND DISCARDED. OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN CONTAINERS FOUND UNCOVERED, STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF OTHER UNCOVERED FOODS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED COVERED AND PROTECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE KITCHEN, REAR POTATO STORAGE HALLWAY, SMALL PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE ROOM. OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS. SEAL ALL NOTED OPENINGS REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZED ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA FOUND WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE, OLD TIRES, TOILET, FURNITURE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINERS. GREASE DRIPPING FROM THE GREASE CONTAINER ONTO THE GROUND. ACCUMULATED LITTER, PALLETS, BROKEN GLASS, CARDBOARD BOXES, FOOD CONTAINERS ON GROUND AROUND PERIMETER OF BUILDING, CREATING PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL OUTISDE AREAS, REMOVE ALL GARBAGE, DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM THE GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION LEVEL FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT SWEETS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.IE: FRONT DISPLAY, ALL PREP TABLES ALL STORAGE SHELVING ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD AS LINER IN WASHROOM.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER DRY STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE AND ALL PREP AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH FINISHED CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY/SERVICE AREA AND IN REAR SMALL FOOD PREP ROOM BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, IN ALL PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.---MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ITEMS. ALL SHELVING MUST MAKE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES SHOW EXPIRATION DATES FROM 2017. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

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78 of 102 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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