NAF NAF GRILL.
326 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 19 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 202022PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FLOUR, COUSCOUS AND RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK BY THE DRY STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SHELF IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION PROVIDED IN WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 132022FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FLOUR, COUSCOUS AND RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK BY THE DRY STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SHELF IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY INTO GROUND FROM DRAIN PIPE FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO GREASETRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION PROVIDED IN WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 102021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FEB 252020FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE ON THE WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK ON THE MAIN LEVEL OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COVERED WITH RUST, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, SURFACE SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 82019FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RECEIPT OF ORDERED BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ORDERED ON 7/1/19. MUST ENSURE KIT PROPERLY SANITIZES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN THE CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIME TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO BODILY FLUID EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
REFER TO #59
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
OBSERVED POT OF SOAP WATER STORED UNDER 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2262173 ON 2/19/19. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (10) 5-204.11 - OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN DISH AREA NEAR THE 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE RULE AND CITY STANDARDS FOR HANDSINK INSTALLATION. MUST CORRECT PRIORITY VIOLATION BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 262019FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN DISH AREA NEAR THE 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE RULE AND CITY STANDARDS FOR HANDSINK INSTALLATION. PREVIOUSLY INFORMED TO INSTALL DURING INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 2/19/19. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE LINE TO BE IMPROPER: PREPPED CHICKEN KABOBS 55.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8.88 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH AN ESTIMATED $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN DISH AREA NEAR THE 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE RULE AND CITY STANDARDS FOR HANDSINK INSTALLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE DROP IN A CLEAR CUP WHEN THE NOZZLE WAS PRESSED FOR THE FUZE ICED TEA DISPENSER ON THE SELF SERVICE DRINK MACHINE. THE NOZZLE OF THE SELECTED DRINK AND OTHER DRINK NOZZLES ALSO HAD SLIME BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE SERVICED THE DRINK MACHINE AND REMOVED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED ALL NOZZLES DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE GRILL TOP BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
MAR 132018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SALT ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FALAFEL SCOOPER STORE IN STANDING WATER NEXT TO FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DIPPER WELL OR KEEP IN A DRY CONTAINER.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
MAY 302017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES AND DO NOT ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW. RECOMMENDED ADDING ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS OR GARBAGE PICK UPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGER RETRIVED INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM LOCKED OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTION REPORT POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 282017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME REFRIERATION UNITS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 242016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Must provide beard guards to employee's working in kitchen areas.
MAY 122015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINER ON WHEELS HOLDING PEELED POTATOES IN WATER AT ALL TIMES IN THE REAR 3-COMP ROOM AREA.
MUST REPAIR THE SOAP DISPENSER NOOZLE SO AS FOR SOAP TO COME OUT OF DISPENSER MORE EASILY. PLEASE NOTE THERE WAS AN EXTRA PUSH BOTTLE OF SOAP AVAILABLE AT SAME SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FLOUR FROM THE FLOOR AT THE PITA BREAD MAKING STATION.
NOV 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( SALT, SUGAR, OIL BOTTLES )NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMT DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELEMINATE.
JAN 102014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
SEVERAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FIRST AND BASEMENT'S PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMT DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELEMINATE.
CONDENSATION ON BASEMNET PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO ELEMINATE.
JUL 82013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST COVER ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST PROVIDE WALL COVINGS IN THE MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND AT THE TOILET STALLS.
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