Did Dastarkhwan pass its last health inspection?

Dastarkhwan at 6418 N Western Ave was inspected on Apr 14, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Dastarkhwan?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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 INSTRUCTE

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Dastarkhwan

6418 N Western Ave, Chicago 60645 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 14, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 14, 2026

#21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.
#22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.
#28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: 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.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 14, 2026	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2026	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 14, 2025	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 9, 2025	Complaint Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 2, 2025	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2024	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 24, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 2, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2022	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2022	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Dastarkhwan — questions

Did Dastarkhwan pass its last health inspection?: Dastarkhwan at 6418 N Western Ave was inspected on Apr 14, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Dastarkhwan?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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 INSTRUCTE
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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