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Mobile Food Preparer · Chicago, IL

Indian Garden

2300 S Throop St

Last inspected May 21, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

License Re-Inspection

May 21, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 21, 2025 · Original Source

License

Mar 4, 2025

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

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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 issues
notedCode 5Other

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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

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notedCode 28Chemicals

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TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

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7-102.11 OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF CHEMICALS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A COMMON NAME ON THE BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL ON ALL WORKING CONTAINERS THAT CONTAIN CHEMICALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015.

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Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON MFP THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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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 issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-101.11 OBSERVED A CHIPPED CLAY POT (USED FOR MAKING BREAD) THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OR REMOVE UNGLAZED CLAY POTTERY.

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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.

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notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE PROPERLY TO TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A THICK BLACK DEBRIS LOCATED ABOVE THE CLAY POT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

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