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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Trilokah Kerala & South Indian Restaurant
2239 N Clybourn Ave
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3 inspectionsShort Form Complaint
Mar 26, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
9 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 WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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 21Food temperature
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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED GRAVY, AND FRIED CHICKEN TO BE STORED ON THE COUNTER AT 90.2F, 100F, AND 68.3F, RESEPECTIVELY, WITH NO ACTIVE SOURCE OF TEMPERATURE REGULATION. ALL IMPROPERLY HOT HELD FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $100 DISCARDED. 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 35Food temperature
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APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS POTS OF CHICKEN, BEEF, AND FISH THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLES NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPROPRIATELY THAW FROZEN MEATS UNDER REFRIGERATION, COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER, DURING COOKING PROCESS, ETC.
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 44Equipment and utensils
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT (HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT) STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE IN REAR CORNER NEXT TO GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11 - OBSERVED DOOR OF SINGLE FRYER TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE FROM ITS HINGES, ALMOST FALLING OFF WHEN OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE ON PREP LINE ACROSS DISH MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED ON ALL WALLS AND UPPER SURFACE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREAVE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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 DOUGH EQUIPMENT, FRYER, TABLES, AND SHELF STORED OUTSIDE ON BACK PORCH UNDER 2ND FLOOR STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO FACILITY OPERATION OR STORE APPROPRIATELY WHEN NOT IN USE. MANAGER PLACED ALL EQUIPMENT INSIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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
6-303.11 - OBSERVED LIGHT IN HALL OUTSIDE OF BOTH BATHROOMS TO NOT BE ON AND FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LIGHT IN 2 DOOR STANDING FREEZER TO NOT BE WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHT AND REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN HALL AND STANDING 2 DOOR FREEZER.
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 61Other
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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION ON 3/6/2025, REPORT #2613269 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SUMMARY REPORT IS POSTED AND AVAILABLE IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CURRENT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-010(b). 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, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source
License
Mar 6, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT (HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT) STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE IN REAR CORNER NEXT TO GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREP TABLE NEXT TO 1 COMP SINK WITH UNIFINISHED/DAMAGED WOODEN TICKET/ORDER HOLDERS ATTACHED TO SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL WOODEN ITEMS IN OR PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NONABSORBENT.
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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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. BASE OF SPOUT LEAKING WHEN WATER TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE OF LEAKS.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3 AREAS AROUND PIPES IN MOP SINK CLOSET TO HAVE MISSING COVING PRESENT AROUND PIPE SAT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/PROVIDE APPROPRIATE COVING/COVER FOR ALL GAPS.
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 LIGHT IN HALL OUTSIDE OF BOTH BATHROOMS TO NOT BE ON AND FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LIGHT IN 2 DOOR STANDING FREEZER TO NOT BE WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHT AND REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN HALL AND STANDING 2 DOOR FREEZER.
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, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source