Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 13, 2026 · Original Source
Wholesale · Chicago, IL
Abhiruchi Snacks
1900 N Austin
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3 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Feb 10, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
5-402.13---OBSERVED SANITIZING LAST BASIN ON RIGHTSIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CONVEYING SEWAGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WATER BACKING UP INTO MIDDLE BASIN ONCE RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING SYSTEM TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF WASTEWATER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C).
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-203.12---OBSERVED NO RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ON-PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TOILET ROOMS IN FACILITY IN DISREPAIR, POOLED WATER ON FLOOR AND INOPERABLE PIPING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11---OBSERVED ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DISREPAIR, MISSING COVING, IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA INCLUDING PACKAGING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR, REMOVE ALL TAPED CARDBOARD BOXES, AND WIRING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.14---OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS IN FOOD PREP AREA. HOOD TAGGED FOR CLEANING INDICATES THE EQUIPMENT HAS NOT BEEN CLEANED SINCE YEAR 2023. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 27, 2026
Fail
14 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT FACILIY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK AVAILABLE IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 15Other
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FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED, PREPARED DOUGH AS WELL AS READY TO EAT (FRIED DOUGH) ON CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEANED AND NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT CONTAMINATED WITH RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TO ONLY STORE PREPARED FOOD ON CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTACT SURFACES. THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PIC, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 15 pounds chickpea doughs 15 pounds of chickpeas soaking in water REMAINING PRODUCTS REMAIN EMBARGOED AT THIS TIME BY IDPH, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. Fried Snacks in final packaging -183 boxes @ 10 pounds each Unpackaged fried snacks -37 black plastic totes @ 25 pounds each Rice flour- 120 bags @ 50 pounds each Chili powder-30 pounds Various mixed spices-various containers Wheat flour- 6 bags @ 5 pounds each Chana dal ( dried split chickpeas)- 10 boxes @ 40 pounds each TOTAL APPROXIMATELY 190 LBS RECORDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLING UNIT INOPERABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. NOTED NO FOOD STORED INSIDE UNIT AT THIS TIME AND TEMPERATURE @66F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THEMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL PREPARED FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ENTRANCE DOOR AND ROLLER DOOR LEADING TO PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNPACKAGED READY TO EAT FOOD STORED INSIDE NON -FOOD GRADE INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE TOTES DURING INSPECTION. NOTED TWO PALLETES SAID FOOD ITEM EMBARGOED BY IDPH DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE PACKAGING ONLY AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGHT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQAUTE HOT WATER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK @83F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEAST 110F FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SANITIZING LAST BASIN ON RIGHTSIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CONVEYING SEWAGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WATER BACKING UP INTO MIDDLE BASIN ONCE RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING SYSTEM TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF WASTEWATER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ON-PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TOILET ROOMS IN FACILITY IN DISREPAIR, POOLED WATER ON FLOOR AND INOPERABLE PIPING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTED AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LIDS AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVILY SCORED, POROUS, NON-SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANBALE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source