SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LES NOMADES LIMITED PRTNERSHP.

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222 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 29, 2024 · passed

12 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 29
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUN 22
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT ON LEFT SIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

NOV 7
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Deli cups not air dried propyl, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

APR 27
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA (NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). ALL PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DEDICATED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE DEDICATED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THIS AREA WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND A HANDWASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSFacility Condition
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE AND REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED TCS FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER REGULATORY APPROVAL (NO HACCP OR VARIANCE LETTER ON SITE). MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND APPROVAL. TAGGED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS: FOIE GRAS IN 1 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN; SEVERAL PANS OF SEVERAL TYPES OF FISH AND VEGETABLES IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TAGGED TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD FOR INSPECTION AND NOT SERVED. MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OF REDUCED OXYGENT PACKAGING PROCESS AND/OR HACCP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

FOUND REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE IN BASEMENT. FOUND REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED TCS FOODS (FROZEN FISH) IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, AND FOIE GRAS 1 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. ALL ITEMS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON EXPRESSO MACHINE, AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO OR LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ALL EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE CITY WATER SUPPLY.

NOV 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A COPY OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK AT BAR LOCATED NEAR 1ST FLOOR FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITH MULTIPLE RAW AND COOKED TO ORDER ITEMS WITHOUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU FOR ALL NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN THE CAULK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

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MAY 8
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

MAY 1
2018
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

2ND FLOOR DISHMACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FINAL RINSE GAUGE AT SAID DISHMACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF 1ST FLOOR DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVE FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING TILES/LIGHT COVERS ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING TILES AND LIGHT COVERS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

MAR 15
2017
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 27
2017
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH NO APPROVAL FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. MACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FTOM REPORT #1949198 DATED 8-11-16 FOR VIOL #38. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT NOTED AT CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A PREP TABLE AND A MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT, WITHOUT HAVING A HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK OR REMOVE SUCH EQUIPMENT. NO FOOD PREPARATION NOTED IN BASEMENT DURING INSPECTION.

AUG 11
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD BY GARBAGE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT 1ST FLOOR BAR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAY 6
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND MEAT JUICES UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALL AT CORNERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SEAL OPENING WHERE WALL MEETS FLOOR ON 3RD FLOOR ACROO FROM THE BAR.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENT COVER AT CEILING TOWARD THE REAR, IN PREP AREA HANGING SLIGHTY. MUST REPAIR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PREMISES HAS A SMALL SERVICE BAR ON THE 3RD FLOOR REQUIRING AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.

JUN 24
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DIPPER WELL WITHOUT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RUNNING WATER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS BEHIND THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 2ND FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE FAR RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

SEP 4
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE.

DEC 7
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARDS AT DISHROOM AREA (SINKS & DISHMACHINE), MUST BE REPLACED, DUE TO EVIDENCE OF MILDEW. HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN THE CHEST FREEZER (BASEMENT) MUST BE REMOVED & MAINTAINED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVINGS AT THE FRONT DRY STORAGE ROOMS OF THE BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ANY OPENINGS ON CEILING AT REAR OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED. ALL WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES BY THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AREA MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN FREEZER-MUST REPLACE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

OCT 12
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AT 2ND FLOOR SERVICE STATION UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLES LEAKING AND 2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MAR 5
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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