Did Essence Of India pass its last health inspection?

Essence Of India at 4601 N Lincoln Ave was inspected on Nov 19, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Essence Of India?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BULK SPICES ON THE COOKS LINE NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

Essence Of India

4601 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60625 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 19, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 19, 2025

#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BULK SPICES ON THE COOKS LINE NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED DISHES/SPICES.
#40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED ALL OF THE KITCHEN STAFF WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE SMALL COOLER OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER ON THE TOP OF THE SAME COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.----NOTED INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY AND DAMAGED PLASTIC SPICE CONTAINERS ON TOP SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MUST NOT USE CLOTH CARPETING MATS IN THE KITCHEN OR DISH AREAS OF THE KITCHEN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS FOR THE BUSINESS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Nov 19, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
May 6, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 27, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 6, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 28, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 20, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 30, 2018	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 2, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 26, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2016	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 11, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2013	Canvass	Pass	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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Essence Of India — questions

Did Essence Of India pass its last health inspection?: Essence Of India at 4601 N Lincoln Ave was inspected on Nov 19, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Essence Of India?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BULK SPICES ON THE COOKS LINE NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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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