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KARACHI GRILL

2437 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

KARACHI GRILL has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 5, 2011. The most recent inspection, on November 4, 2013, found no infractions.

2 of 5 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: Pests.

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.

  • 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 once on December 5, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 5, 2012. 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 12, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on December 5, 2012. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/5/13.
  3. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES:REAR STORAGE AREA,A REACH-IN FREEZER AND PREP TABLE WITH A CAN OPENER IS LOCATED AT SAME LOCATION. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AROUND REACH-IN FREEZER AND SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. FEW DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED BY THE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN, ALSO UNDER THE FRONT TABLE WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED.REMOVE CRATES FROM SAID AREA.OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET AT EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND BRICKS FROM SAID LOCATION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND SANITIZE AREA. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ADULT ROACHES UNDER THE PREP AREA. MORE THAN 40 DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-28-2012, REPORT# 670911 #32-REMOVE THE EXTRA LARGE POTS THAT DOES NOT FIT IN 3 COMPT SINK TO SANITIZE. #41-MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • VIOLATION UPGRATED TO SERIOUS VILATION #29
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE DIRTY CARD BOARD BETWEEN THE SHELF AND PREP TABLE.REMOVE DIRTY CARD BOARDS IN REAR STORAGE,USED FOR FOOD CONTAINERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH , CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE NOT MAINTAINED, FLOOR IS HEAVELY PITTED,BEHIND THE REACH-IN FREEZER IS BROKEN AND UNEVEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR WITH SURFACE OF SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSOBENT MATERIAL
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED DIRTY TAPE HANGING FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD. MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP. REMOVE THE EXTRA LARGE POTS THAT DOES NOT FIT IN 3 COMPT SINK TO SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FAN GUARD IN ALL REACH IN COOLER WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
  5. License

    0 infractions

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