MASALA MAGIC
1009-1011 N ORLEANS ST, Chicago, IL, 60610
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 17, 2026
- Type
- Canvass Re-Inspection
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (9)
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALL WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR ON THE PREP TABLE AND THOSE STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE WITH WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
- 48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED VERY LARGE POTS USED FOR COOKING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. TOO LARGE TO FIT INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEEDURE AS TO HOW LARGE ITEMS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED...REMOVE LARGE POTS FROM FACILITY OR PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WILL ALLOW PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF LARGE COOKWARE.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COOLING UNITS TWO DOOR REACH IN, IN THE REAR AND THE SMALLER ONE DOOR PREP COOLING UNIT IN THE COOKING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING AS WELL AS THE HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE FRONT FOODSERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DTAIL CLEANING FROM A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER/SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM BROKEN (MISSING) IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED MAKING EASY FOR HAND WASHING.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE FRONT UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE BASE BOARD OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK AND THE UTILITY SINK HANGING FROM THE WALL WITH THE INSIDE OF THE WALL VISIBLE WITH POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LOWER WALL AREA.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM HEAVY DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD VETILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.