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House Of Biryani

October 15, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: FOUND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING USED AS STORAGE FOR PLASTIC CONTAINERS UNABLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES (MANAGER REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT BY THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/VERIFICATION AVAILABLE THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND (TCS FOODS) COOKED BIRYANI RICE AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 78.3F DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 36.2F) MANAGER STARES RICE WAS COOKED A DAY BEFORE (10-14-24). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $120.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, PEPPER, CUMMIN ETC)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS BEHIND THE COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINER ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. • INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE ARREA. -----INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TRASH BIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE REAR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING AND FLICKERING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
code 57

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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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