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India House

May 1, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: (7-38-020) INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL. FOUND 2-LIVE ROACHES ON THE BOTTOM, LEFT WALL OF FRONT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA; 3-LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER A PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE DATED/LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: ALL CLEAN PLATES MUST BE INVERTED AT SERVICE/BUFFET LINE. Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: ALL ALUMINUM FOIL COVERS OR CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVES/BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES MUST BE REMOVED. THE SNEEZEGUARDS ABOVE INDIVIDUAL HOT-HOLDING UNITS ON BUFFET TABLES MUST BE LOWERED ENOUGH TO PREVENT CONTAMINANTS. SPLASHGUARD NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF THE BAR HANDSINK-MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER & UNDER SHELVINGS-MUST BE KEPT CLEAN; FLOOR AT DISHROOM & BAR MUST BE KEPT DRY ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: ALL DUSTY FAN GUARDS, CONDENSERS, CEILING VENTS & TILES AROUND THESE VENTS MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. ANY OPEN SEAM BETWEEN THE WALL & BASEBOARDS AT FRONT COOK'S LINE MUST BE SEALED, INCLUDING GAPS/CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALLS. WALLS UNDER 3-COMP SINK FOR POTS/PANS & AROUND PREP TABLES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE (RIGHT SIDE) OF 2-COMP SINK, AT REAR COOK'S LINE MUST BE FIXED. STOPPERS NEEDED AT OTHER 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM AREA. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 13, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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