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MASALA INDIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN CORP

1002 W ARGYLE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MASALA INDIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN CORP has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 8, 2014. The most recent inspection, on April 5, 2018, found no infractions.

4 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

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.

  • 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 13 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 5, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 July 12, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on July 12, 2016. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DUST BUILD UP ON FIRE EXTINGUISHER PIPES UNDER THE HOOD.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO MECHANICAL DRAIN PIPE UNDER SAID SINK. REPAIR CAUSE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OUTSIDE AROUND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER WITH DEBRIS AND LITERS ON GROUND(WOOD,PIPES ETC),NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, OVEN (WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR AND TWO DOOR EACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE,DEEP FRYER, AND OVEN WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ST THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND DISCOLORATION AND BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED A 2 INCH HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO FILL-IN THE HOLE TO PROVIDE A FLAT EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXCESS RUST ON TOP THE LID OF GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  9. License

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • BASE LINER ON STORAGE/ATTIC ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SURFACE IS UNEVEN WITH POROUS SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FOOD BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. EXCESS RUST ON TOP THE LID OF GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,PAINT AND MAINTAIN. A CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD INSIDE IS LOCATED AT COMMON HALLWAY,INSTRUCTED TO LOCK THE UNIT FOR FOOD PROTECTION NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNEVEN CEMENT FLOOR IN DISH ROOM AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACE NOT SMOOTH NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BASEBOARD ARE NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING WALL AT REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. NO VENT COVER PROVIDED AT NORTH WALL OF STORAGE WERE REACH-IN COOLER IS STORED,ALSO WALL ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN / PAINT AREA MENTIONED.A LOT OF SMALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES. BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NO LIGHT PROVIDED AT DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HOT WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK UNABLE TO TURN OFF COMPLETELY,LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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