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332 E ILLINOIS ST · Chicago, IL 60611

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635886

Location recorded for this inspection · NIU · 332 E ILLINOIS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294091

Location recorded for this inspection · NIU · 332 E ILLINOIS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS FOR ALL FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.111. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:3). Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2293699 ON 6/17/19. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 60 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLIES, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. FACILITY ELIMINATED THE REMAINDER OF THE FRUIT FLIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. FACILITY ADDED THE CONSUMER DISCLOSURE INTO THE MENUS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY OBTAINED ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4). Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293699

Location recorded for this inspection · NIU · 332 E ILLINOIS ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE (EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS, AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: - OBSERVED TCS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 10# OF SUSHI FISH FILET BEING HELD IN THE FRONT PREP SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AT 52.5F-55.9F AND 20# OF PORK BELLY AT 81.5F ON A SHELF IN THE PREP AREA. THE SUSHI COOLER WAS TURNED OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AFTER THE SUSHI COOLER WAS TURNED ON THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 39.7F. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS FOR ALL FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 60 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLIES, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: - OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR ON REAR THE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: - OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE. -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - MUST DESIGNATE A PREP SINK FOR THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR MATS THAT ARE NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:60.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:60.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION#:2201060 ON 8/16/18 NO CORRECTED: "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT PREP AREAS AND AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS, CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS." MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2201060

Location recorded for this inspection · NIU · 332 E ILLINOIS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD TEST-KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114(A) LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZE, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE ON FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT PREP AREAS AND AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS, CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-9367(C) NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMIES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088228

Location recorded for this inspection · NIU · 332 E ILLINOIS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CHIPPED DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED AS A BULK-FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE WASHABLE SCOOP. ALSO KEEPING CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SODA DISPENSERS AND HOLDERS NOT CLEAN AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NONE OF THE EMPLOYEES HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES OBTAIN ILL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975537

Location recorded for this inspection · NIU · 332 E ILLINOIS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1971030

Location recorded for this inspection · NIU · 332 E ILLINOIS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS/ON CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751900

Location recorded for this inspection · NIU · 332 E ILLINOIS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE SEVERELY RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 1ST WALK-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE BACK WALL OF THE 2ND WALK-IN COOLER HAS FOOD SPLATTER STAINS COVERING THE WALL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT REGISTER ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST AND GRIME BUILDUP- MAINTAIN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND FIX THE CHIPPED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE SAME LIGHT FIXTURE MENTIONED ABOVE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A DISHARGE LINE FROM THE SODA GUN HOLSTER RUNNING DIRECTLY TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. HAND SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY; MUST RE-ROUTE THE DISHCHARGE LINE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575836

Location recorded for this inspection · NIU · 332 E ILLINOIS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN VENT AT CEILING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT REAR OF HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN ORGANZE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AT REAR.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447886

Location recorded for this inspection · NIU · 332 E ILLINOIS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 12-3LB BAGS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CRAB MEAT) STORED IN TUB OF WATER AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 68.5F-70.1F IN WALK-IN COOLER #2. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. WT. 36LBS AND VALUE $200.00. DISCUSSED COLD FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-OO5(A).

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS WITH GLOVES ON IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITHOUT TAKING OFF GLOVES OR USING SOAP AFTER HANDLING RAW FOOD ITEMS, AND CONTINUE TO PREPARE/HANDLE RAW FOOD ITEMS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN VENT AT CEILING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT REAR OF HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN ORGANZE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AT REAR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447630

Location recorded for this inspection · NIU · 332 E ILLINOIS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1467573

Location recorded for this inspection · NIU · 332 E ILLINOIS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS,SINKS AND ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AS NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE SHAVING MACHINE IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, IN STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA HALLWAY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN THE BAR AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439348

Location recorded for this inspection · NIU · 332 E ILLINOIS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVES WITH ACCULUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF MICROWAVES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITH ORGANIC DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS UNDER WOK STATION, AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OSERVED CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING LEAKS: SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK COLD KNOB AND UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BACK DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS HANDLED.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER.

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How results compare in ZIP 60611

511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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