1009-1011 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610
River NorthA follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Large cooking pots too big for the sink, preventing proper sanitation.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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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.
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.
Masala Magic has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 78% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jun 17, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.