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Essence Of India

May 26, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1621366 DATED:01/29/2016 NOT CORRECTED------------------------------------ 32 OBSERVED THE BAG IN BOX SODAS IN THE BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDER A WASTE WATER PIPE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO RELOCATE SO THE SODAS ARE NOT DIRECTLY UNDER ANY WASTE WATER PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN. 04/29/2016 34 OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILDUP NEAR THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 04/29/2016 38 OBSERVED THE BAR AREA SODA GUN HOLDER'S DRAIN LINE (THAT IS NOW CONNECTED TO THE FLOOR DRAIN) DAMAGED AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO PIPE DOES NOT LEAK AND REMAINS CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN. 04/29/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ABOVE NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/2/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS FROM GAS CONNECTED PIPES AT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO,REPLACE TORN GASKET AT ONE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SECURE LEFT SIDE DOOR FRAME AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6"INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 29, 2016: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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