Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 2, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Healthy Wala Tiffin / Fried Junction
6349 N Claremont Ave
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8 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Aug 29, 2025
No Entry
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. 1 LIVE COCKROACH AT PREP AREA PEPSI COOLER, 1 AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP AND 1 INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. OBSERVED 12 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ROACH DROPPINGS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN ATTACHED STORAGE RACK BRACKETS ON WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PERFORM DETAIL CLEANING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER, AROUND 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2607262 DATED ON 11/12/24 NOT CORRECTED- 6-101.11: #55 OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BEHIND GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 18, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. 1 LIVE COCKROACH AT PREP AREA PEPSI COOLER, 1 AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP AND 1 INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. OBSERVED 12 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ROACH DROPPINGS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN ATTACHED STORAGE RACK BRACKETS ON WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PERFORM DETAIL CLEANING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER, AROUND 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2607262 DATED ON 11/12/24 NOT CORRECTED- 6-101.11: #55 OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BEHIND GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 16, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INSECT (ROACH) INFESTATION. LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, 40 IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA ON CHAIR, 2 BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 IN WASHROOM, 5 IN REAR BY FREEZER, AND 4 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE PREP COOLERS. ALSO, OVER 30 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS IN UTILITY CLOSET AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES AND ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM PREMISES. CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. MUST CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES FOR SERVICE.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ROACH DROPPINGS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PERFORM DETAIL CLEANING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER, AROUND 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST AND ROACH DROPPINGS ALONG PREP AREA WALLS/FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DEEP CLEAN FLOORS 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
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON HOOD AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INSECT ACTIVITY.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2607262 DATED ON 11/12/24- 4-101.11 (C) #47 MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE. 6-101.11: #55 OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BEHIND GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 2-102.13: #57 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CORRECTED ALL THE ABOVE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jun 26, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 20, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 12, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
COOKED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED DIFFERENT COOKED FOODS INSIDE CONTAINERS, STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE:BEEF AT TEMP OF 57.2F;RICE AT TEMP OF 49.2F AND VEGGIES 66.5 TO 93.9F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.HOT FOOD 135F AND ABOVE. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. MNAGER KEPTED ON CHANGING STATEMENT OF COOKING AND COOLING PROCESS. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUNDS 15, VALUE 100. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,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 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
EVERYONE MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE.
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
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BEHIND GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source
License
Dec 7, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GAPS SURROUNDING PIPES ABOVE THE HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA ---ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL GAPS AND REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM 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
OBSERVED INOPERATIVE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN AND MAINTAIN IT.
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, Dec 7, 2023 · Original Source