Kolkata Chai Co.

What the inspector found on Jan 21, 2026

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  Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

  Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  Critical
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  Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

  Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

  Critical
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  A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

  Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

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  A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

  Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

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  A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

  Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

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  A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

  Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

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  A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

  “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

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  Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

  Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Inspection history