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Hyderabad Kitchen

6242-6244 N California Ave

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Complaint

Jun 17, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

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.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABEL.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

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.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT MAIN PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 7, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS 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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 3, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12 DRY FOOD IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELLED WITH COMMON NAME:SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC.

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 problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2603357 ISSUED ON 09-23-2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED 57)2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. 58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 23, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED CHICKEN WITH VARIOUS KIND OF SAUCE AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 47.47.5F.VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED VEGGIES AT TEMP OF 46.4F TO 48F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINATIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 35,VALUE 300. 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.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

DRY FOOD IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELLED WITH COMMON NAME:SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC.

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 problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-21-2023,REPORT#2582117 10)6-301.13: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR ON THE WALL ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR AND MAINTAIN. 39) 3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. 39) 3-307.11:OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN. 55) 6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. 57)2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. 58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source

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