N. O. K. KITCHEN LTD.
6075 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
11 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 12022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT NEAR DISHWASHING AREA UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 192021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PACKAGED DESSERTS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME, ADDRESS, WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, AND ANY ALLERGENS IF NECESSARY.
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AT MAIN PREP AREA COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING WATER TO OVER FLOW. WATER WAS COMING FROM PIPE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SPICES, LENTIL AND SUGAR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BEASEMENT, MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, FRONT COUNTER, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION EVERY USES.
EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE(FRONT WITH THE KNOB)WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX EXTERIOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE RUST,REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH COVER/LID INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR IN THE PREP/COOK LINE VERY SLIPPERY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUBBER FLOOR MAT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER,UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS,ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR. FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT,BROOMS, MOP,DUST PAN STORED BESIDE THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE PROPER AREA BY THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AND SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM WIT HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
DEC 192017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY SPRAYER NEXT TO DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.---------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT AREA.
AUG 212017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Observed prepackaged items for customers to grab and go without labels. Instructed facility to label and maintain any items available for customer self service with name, ingredients, address, and date).
Above violation still remaining(Observed torn gaskets on the 2 door cooler "D" in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain).
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AUG 142017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
Observed the basement three compartment sink not draining properly: when water is released from a compartment clear wastewater backs up into other compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so sink drains properly. Serious violation 7-38-030.
Observed prepackaged items for customers to grab and go without labels. Instructed facility to label and maintain any items available for customer self service with name, ingredients, address, and date.
Observed torn gaskets on the 2 door cooler "D" in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed tin foil lining the grill surfaces. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.
Observed dirt accumulation in both microwaves in the kitchen. Also observed rice and food debris build up in the low double burner in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Instructed facility to obtain and maintain additional stoppers so each compartment of both three compartment sinks (6 total) has a stopper.
JUN 232017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Found/ observed potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less at time of inspection, list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements follows: chicken 48.7F, hummus at 48.8F and Persian sauce at 52.4F on top of prep counter), citation issued 7-38-005(A). Critical violation. (mgmt. discarded foods/product at once approximate value $100.00).
Found/observed entrance/exit kitchen door not rodent proofed had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, also found front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on middle of door. citation issued 7-38-020 serious violation.
Reach in cooler door gasket in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Missing light shields in bsmt prep area, shall be provided, and by 3 compartment sink in bsmt.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
JAN 132017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food item in walk in cooler.
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Prep table lower shelving in bsmt prep area had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Prep tables in bsmt prep area lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit in bsmt prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in 1st floor prep area had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar area under 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
Damaged, missing ceiling tiles in bsmt prep area, storage areas, shall be repaired/replaced, exposed insulation in bsmt prep area ceiling, pipes shall be repaired, sealed or replaced.
FEB 242016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE PREP COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZED BASEMENT STORAGE (UNDER STAIRCASE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
APR 22015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
MULTI USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
DEEP FRYER CABINETS, SINKS, AND PREP COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
OCT 12014PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
MUST PROPERLY ADJUST SCREEN DOOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE REAR STAINLESS STEEL EXIT DOOR SO AS TO PROPERLY FIT THE DOOR FRAME. REAR EXIT DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME.
MUST CLEAN SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK.
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
MUST REORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE STORAGE AREA LOCATED BEHIND THE WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE.
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE 1ST FLOOR REAR BAR AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE.
APR 12014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH DATE, NAME, PRODUCT CONTENT BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER. FOUND DESSERTS, HUMMUS AND PREPARED SALADS AT THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.
MUST CLEAN LARGE WATER PUDDLE ON FLOOR BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS IN BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2 TOP STOVE BURNERS NEXT TO THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP, AND BOTH 3-COMP SINKS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. 3-COMP SINK STOPPERS ARE IN POOR WORKING CONDITION.
MUST REMOVE FROM BASEMENT PREP AREA CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TABLE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DRY STORAGE RACKS HOLDING PAPER GOODS. MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ABOVE STATED AREA.
AUG 82013FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR BACKING UP. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBER FOR MAINTENANCE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE DRAIN BOARDS AT THE SINK. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
NOTED SERVING UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST INVERT OR PROVIDE PLASTIC/CLOTH COVERS TO COVER SERVING UTENSILS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
NOTED MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR PREP AREA.
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING ON WALLS AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST ALSO CLEAN RUSTY HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON FIXTURES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE CAP COVERS OR LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTING FIXTURES ON PREMISES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FANS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND DUST AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO CONTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD FOR PROPER VENTILATION AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOT COFFEE STATION AT THE WAITRESS STATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT THE SMALL ROOM BY THE DISH MACHINE AREA AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP.
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