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NOOKIES ON WELLS

1746 N WELLS ST · Chicago, IL 60614

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625987

Location recorded for this inspection · NOOKIES ON WELLS · 1746 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625592

Location recorded for this inspection · NOOKIES ON WELLS · 1746 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP TO BE IMPROPER:-SLICED TOMATOES,45.5F, CHORIZO 47F, FOAT MEAT 49F, HAMBURGERS 46F, BEEF STEAK 47.2F, FISH 46F, HAM 44.1F, POTAOES 58F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE/ EXPIRED DATE. SUCH FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES DISCARD THE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ALL AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND STANDING WATER ON CARTS USED FOR HOLDING CLEANED PLATES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. --FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. --MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 36,39, 43, 47, 51, 56, WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2620665 DATED 7/16/2025 NOT CORRECTED:- 36) 4-204.112(B): NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER 39) 3-305.11:FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. 43) 3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION 47)4-201.11: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. 51) 5-205.15: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS:- -- FAUCET OF THE 3 CPMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. -- FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. 56) 6-501.14: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620665

Location recorded for this inspection · NOOKIES ON WELLS · 1746 N WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE CLEAN DIRTY DISHES TO LOAD THEM INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES. EMPLOYEE THEN STILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES REMOVED THE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHER TOUCHING THE INSIDE OF THE BOWLS/PLATES AND STORING THEEM ON THE SHELVES FOR USE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES OR WASH HANDS PRIOR TO REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHER AFTER WASH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH BUCKETS OF MOP SINK AND MILK CRATES INFRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS:- -- FAUCET OF THE 3 CPMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. -- FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA -- BOTTOM PIPING OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595733

Location recorded for this inspection · NOOKIES ON WELLS · 1746 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS NOT IN ITS ORINIGAL CONTAINER MISSING LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT AND MAINTAINT AT ALL TIMES

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS ON COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD IN CONTAINERS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF COOLERS AT COOK LINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WAFFLE MAKER AND COMPARTMENT UNDERNEATH WHERE WAFFLE MAKER IS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO NOTED GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586620

Location recorded for this inspection · NOOKIES ON WELLS · 1746 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11--- MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF BOTH SINKS IN BOTH THE REAR DINING ROOMS SERVER STATIONS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11--- SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS/COOKS NOTED WITH LARGE BEARDS. MUST PROVIDE BEARD GUARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--- NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE FRONT COFFEE PREP DAIRY COOLER (LEFT DOOR) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----BOTTOM SHELVING AT TOAST STATION IN POOR REPAIR WITH RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE TOWELS AS SINK STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114--- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : 6-202.11-- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: : 2-102.13-- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
27
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586400

Location recorded for this inspection · NOOKIES ON WELLS · 1746 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE REACHED 90.7F, THEN QUICKLY DROPPED TO 84.4F AFTER RUNNING THE SINK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A CONSTANT MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100. F TO A MAXIMUM OF 120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL-ORIGIN EGGS AND BEEF PATTIES BEING STORED ON SHELVING INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE READY-TO-EAT SPINACH. ALL SPINACH DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED COOKED SAUSAGE HELD HOT ON THE FLAT GRILL ON TOP OF CARDBOARD EGG FLATS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 106.9F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE FOLLOWING COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. IN THE FRONT, COFFEE PREP DAIRY COOLER YOGURT AT 45.1F WITH A COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45.5F. IN THE COOKS LINE DRAWER, COOLERS OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.3 & 44.6F. CHORIZO AT 45.7F, BEAN SALAD AT 47.3F, SALMON AT 46.6F.OTHER NOTED TCS FOOD HELD OUT OF REFRIGERATION ON COOKS LINE COUNTER TOP COOKED POTATOES AT 67.7F, DICED TOMATOES AT 57.5, AND EGGS AT 70.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: TWO COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. THE FRONT COFFEE PREP DAIRY COOLER WAS NOTED WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.6F, YOGURT AT 45.1F. COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER AT 45.7F WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE UPPER PORTION OF THE COOLER AND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE DRAWER UNITS IE, SALMON AT 46.6F. BOTH COOLERS ARE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED, AND MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT'S COMMON NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDES SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF BOTH SINKS IN BOTH THE REAR DINING ROOM SERVER STATIONS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS/COOKS WERE NOTED WITH LARGE BEARDS. MUST PROVIDE BEARD GUARDS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: BASEMENT PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED A FOOD-ENCRUSTED TOWEL BEING USED AS A HANDLE ON THE COOKS LINE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE, STORED CLEAN POTS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE INVERTED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL PRE-SET TABLEWARES THROUGHOUT ALL THE DINING ROOMS MUST BE PROTECTED. WRAPPED OR COVERED.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE FRONT COFFEE PREP DAIRY COOLER (LEFT DOOR) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ----BOTTOM SHELVING AT TOAST STATION IN POOR REPAIR WITH RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE ----MUST NOT USE TOWELS AS SINK STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR BASEMENT CLEAN CONTAINER STORAGE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: BASEMENT PREP TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: BOTTOM SHELVING AT THE TOAST STATION WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----BASEMENT PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVING DIRTY----PLASTIC WHEELED CART ON THE COOK LINER UNDER THE SMALL REFRIGERATOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BASEMENT PREP THREE-COMPARTMENT RIGHT SIDE FAUCET WITH LEAK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT REAR DISH ROOM.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.----CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED AN OPEN GAP- 1/2 INCH OPEN SEAM AT THE BACKSPLASH WALL OF THE FRONT COFFEE PREP STATION. MUST SEAL ----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A FILTER FOR THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES' PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AT THE COUNTER DINING AREA. MUST USE THE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DISH MACHINE ROOM, ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY ONION STORAGE, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584475

Location recorded for this inspection · NOOKIES ON WELLS · 1746 N WELLS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561576

Location recorded for this inspection · NOOKIES ON WELLS · 1746 N WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUTTING THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE; ALSO WENT OUT AT GARBAGE AREA, CLOSED LID BY PUSHING DOWN THE GARBAGE, CAME BACK IN AND HANDLED CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT HAND WASHING. OBSERVED ONE COOK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH GLOVES ON GOING OUT OF THE KITCHEN BY HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS FROM DIRTY HANDLES OF EQUIPMENT AND DOOR KNOBS. NO REMOVAL OF GLOVES NOR HANDWASHING. BASEMENT COOK HANDLING GRAPES BY REMOVING FROM VINE STEMS AND STORING THEM IN CONTAINERS.NO HAND WASHING BEFORE HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD AFTER HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE, CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED,0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOR ALL DISHWARE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSED CHLORINE SANITIZER OF 100PPM CONTACTED PUBLIC HEALTH FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. A CITATION WAS ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT A TEMP OF 99.8F STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE COOK. POUNDS 3, VALUE 16. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED 4 POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 48.9F TO 49.5F. FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER, ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.NO LABEL NOR TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG. HOWEVER, THE COOK STATED THAT THE CHICKEN WAS COOKED ON 8-1-22. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY THE COOK.POUNDS 4, VALUE 20. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVR VIOLATION.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: STORED AND DRY FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: WASTE PIPE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATED ITEMS. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT THE FRONT COUNTER USED FOR COSTUMER MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: EXPOSED UTENSILS STORED ON TOP NAPKINS AT DINING TABLES IN PUBLIC VIEW, MUST BE PROTECTED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REMOVE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA.REPLACE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON SHELVES AND THE SMALL REACH-IN FREEZER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE AT EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SPECIALLY THE WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE, REPLACE. BROKEN WALL ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND HOLE ON WALL AROUND THE PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK AT FIRST FLOOR PREP/KITCHEN AREA. REPAIR CAUSE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537432

Location recorded for this inspection · NOOKIES ON WELLS · 1746 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD EGG CRATES FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANY FOOD SURFACE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453932

Location recorded for this inspection · NOOKIES ON WELLS · 1746 N WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,WITH EXCESS ICE ON UNIT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT EQUIPMENTS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOOD UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER( ELECTRICAL BOX IS INSTALLED) HAS ROUGH UNEVEN SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SPLASH GUARDS IS NEEDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND REAR AREA BY THE CLEAN UTENSILS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES UNDER EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN KITCHEN,REGROUT SAID FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE HANDWASHING SINK,MUST REPLACE.BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN BASEMENT AREA,REPLACE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453302

Location recorded for this inspection · NOOKIES ON WELLS · 1746 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WENT TO TOILET ROOM.LEAVING THE WASHROOM RETURNED TO HER STATION AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AGAIN GLOVED HER HANDS AND SERVED FOOD TO COSTUMER. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER REGARDING HAND WASHING PROCEDURE.MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS INCLUDED BASEMENT PREP AREA. SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY MANGER UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PLATIC UTENSIL INSIDE THE SAID SINK. UPON MY REQUEST UTENSILS WAS REMOVED. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN TWO DIFFERENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISH ROOM) NOT USING SANITIZER SOLUTION TO SANITIZE UTENSILS: SOUP POTS AND USED YELLOW CUTTING BOARD.HE WASHED,RINSED AND STORED MENTIONED ITEMS. AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100ppm. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TEN POUNDS OF BOILED,PEELED POTATOES INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON TOP THE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT AREA AT TEMP OF 87.7F; 93.9F; 109.7F AND 110.8F. NO TIME /TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 10,VALUE 5.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 20 EACH FRESH EGGS ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 59.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SPLASH GUARDS IS NEEDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND REAR AREA BY THE CLEAN UTENSILS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,WITH EXCESS ICE ON UNIT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT EQUIPMENTS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOOD UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER( ELECTRICAL BOX IS INSTALLED) HAS ROUGH UNEVEN SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES UNDER EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN KITCHEN,REGROUT SAID FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE HANDWASHING SINK,MUST REPLACE.BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN BASEMENT AREA,REPLACE

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-14-2019,REPORT#2288801 #10) 6-301.14 NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT: FRONT COUNTER SERVER STATION AND REAR SERVER STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATIONS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #49) 4-602.13 BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE AND BACK SPLASH AREA OF DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/RECAULK AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #51) 5-204.12 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON: COFFEE MACHINE AT FRONT BACK COUNTER AND BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #51) 4-301.16 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT COUNTER SERVER STATION TO DUMP/DISCARD LIQUID/FOOD WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 1 DUMP/SERVICE SINK FOR DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE, ICE, ETC. AT FRONT COUNTER SERVER STATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288801

Location recorded for this inspection · NOOKIES ON WELLS · 1746 N WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE/REMOVE TOASTED BREAD, COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD, FROM COMMERCIAL TOASTER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, AT BREAD STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS AND OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT: FRONT COUNTER SERVER STATION AND REAR SERVER STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATIONS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -COLD HOLDING UNIT 112.1F, 2LBS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE, PRICE UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF WEIGHT OF 2LBS, AT TOTAL OF, PRICE UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -COLD HOLDING UNIT 94.3F, 2LBS, GRILLED CHICKEN, PRICE UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED -COLD HOLDING UNIT 65.3F, 2LBS RAW SHELLED EGGS, PRICE UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF WEIGHT OF 4LBS, AT TOTAL OF, PRICE UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, COOKED CHICKEN, HARD BOILED EGGS, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, AT COOK/PREP LINE AREA, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED PASTRY ITEMS, MUFFINS, BROWNIES, COOKIES, ETC. STORED AT FRONT COUNTER, FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE PACKAGED ITEMS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL, INGREDIENTS, COMMON NAME, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE AND BACK SPLASH AREA OF DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/RECAULK AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON: COFFEE MACHINE AT FRONT BACK COUNTER AND BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT COUNTER SERVER STATION TO DUMP/DISCARD LIQUID/FOOD WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 1 DUMP/SERVICE SINK FOR DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE, ICE, ETC. AT FRONT COUNTER SERVER STATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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