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KARACHI CHAAT HOUSE INC

2301 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

KARACHI CHAAT HOUSE INC has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 7, 2022. The most recent inspection, on April 18, 2023, found no infractions.

2 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 source, labelling and allergens, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 15, 2023. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 15, 2023. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 15, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 15, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 15, 2023. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    15 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-102.14 PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-101.11 FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, LAMB ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) FOUND NO LABEL FOR PRE PACKAGED DESSERTS (GAJAR HALWA, RAS MALI) DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION. (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 FOUND OVER 25 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS, BEHIND GREASE BOX, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.115 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUT GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
  4. Complaint

    16 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, LAMB ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • FOUND NO LABEL FOR PRE PACKAGED DESSERTS (GAJAR HALWA, RAS MALI) DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION. (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND OVER 25 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS, BEHIND GREASE BOX, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUT GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/LEVEL.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED MOP SINK DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO GAS BURNER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE GAS BURNER AWAY FROM MOP SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
  6. License

    11 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED SIX LIVE COCKROACHES ON WEST WALL IN KITCHEN: FOUR AROUND ELECTRICAL BOX, 1 BEHIND MICROWAVE, AND ONE ON STORAGE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES AND REMOVE ALL BAIT STATIONS WITH DEAD ROACHES ATTACHED TO THEM , CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED MOP SINK DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO GAS BURNER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE GAS BURNER AWAY FROM MOP SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR SURROUNDING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN DINING ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND ALONG THE WALLS IN UNDER THE THREE COMPARMTENT SINK. OBSERVED DIRT BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, FLOORS ALONG THE WALL, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN IN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH THE HOODED VENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

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