DASTARKHWAN
6418 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60645
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 14, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (7)
- 21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED A MIXTURE OF COOKED POTATOES AND ONIONS AT 97F ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN THE PREP COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EGGS AT 45F, BEEF AT 64F, AND YOGURT AT 85F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
- 28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS (YOGURT, GARLIC PUREE) STORED IN 5 GALLON BUCKETS THAT WERE LABELED AND PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE SOAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TO DISCARD ALL CONTAINERS WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: PREP TABLES, GREASE TRAP, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, STOVES AND BURNERS, DEEP FRYER, PREP COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STEAM TABLE.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL SECTIONS OF PEELING DRYWALL TAPE AND PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT WALL WHERE AFFECTED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.