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ABHIRUCHI

2437 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ABHIRUCHI has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 8, 2013. The most recent inspection, on October 24, 2014, found no infractions.

3 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Protecting food from contamination and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on June 19, 2014. For example: SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on June 19, 2014. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on April 21, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 10 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 19, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 19, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS,DISHES GLASSES ETC ,WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT.PERSONALLY SET UP SINK:WASH, RINSE,AND SANITIZE,100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION .OBSERVED A SMALL MIXER IN USE WITH FOOD INSIDE ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE UNCOVERED.CHICKEN BROTH INSIDE A BUCKET UNCOVERED STORED ON FLOOR PARTIALLY UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS THE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES,SPINACH DEFROSTING INSIDE A GRAY CONTAINER STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF .FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA,AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND COOKED FOOD AND READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINER TO STORE FOOD.ALL FOOD MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND COVERED FOOD MENTIONED WAS REMOVED FROM FLOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-21-14,REPORT#1418248 #30- MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST LABEL ALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA HOLDING SPICES, AND OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS #32-FOUND SECOND REAR DOOR BEHIND STAINLESS STEEL DOOR NOT PROPERLY FITTING DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THIS STATED ABOVE DOOR PROPERLY FIT DOOR FRAME FOR SUMMER USE. THE STAINLESS STEEL DOOR AT THIS TIME IS RODENT PROOFED. #41- MUST DE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. PRESENTLY FOUND MAIN DOOR OPENED AND SCREEN DOOR NOT COMPLETELY TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME. STORAGE ARE CLUTTERED UNABLE TO CHECK SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • BROKEN SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE,ALSO NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE DANGLING FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INCLUDED UNDER THE EQUIPMENT
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • DURING INSPECTION AT 1015AM THERE IS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER POSTED OR ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPRAPED. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CERITIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED.SERIOUS CITATION.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST LABEL ALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA HOLDING SPICES, AND OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND SECOND REAR DOOR BEHIND STAINLESS STEEL DOOR NOT PROPERLY FITTING DOOR FRAME. INSTRCUTED TO HAVE THIS STATED ABOVE DOOR PROPERLY FIT DOOR FRAME FOR SUMMER USE. THE STAINLESS STEEL DOOR AT THIS TIME IS RODENT PROOFED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE 2 STOVE BURNER TOPS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
  5. License

    8 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ON FILTERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER WITH DEBRIS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO REMOVE WATER FROM INSIDE THE UNIT(UNIT MAINTAINS 38F).REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON FAUCET AND WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD CAULKING, CLEAN AND RE CAULK AREA MENTIONED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ENCRUSTED DEBRIS. CEMENT FLOOR IN REAR AREA NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,NOT SMOOTH,INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACE FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BY THE STORAGE AREA IN THE KITCHEN (SOUTH-WEST CORNER),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN BY THE REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT. OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND EXCESS DIFFERENT KIND OF TAPES HOLDING FRAME OF LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE SAID SHIELDS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT CONNECTION OF FAUCET AND WATER SPRAYER,AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  6. License

    0 infractions

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