NAHA RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

500 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2017.

Last inspected Aug 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 31

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR SERVICE STATION BEHIND MAIN BAR WITH SURFACE OF SERVICE STATION IN DISREPAIR, POROUS AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE. RESTORE SURFACE OT A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE NON POROUS SURFACE ANS MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. SANTIZE AND MAINTAIN. IF DARK GROOVES CAN NOT COME CLEAN REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR IN BASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN RED WIN STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE ACCESS AND THERE IS NOT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS OR INSECTS.

JUN 9

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 8

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 58.3 F OR BELOW AT ALL SINKS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS, DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST HAVE A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF A MINIMAL 110 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT HOT WATER ROOM. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

APR 2

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE PERMANENT LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA,RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. (CAULK WORN OUT). LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT COOLING AREA,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROMMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE). WASH CLOTH USED FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLER, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 19

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

UNAPPROVED FOOD SOURCE. FOUND ONE CONTAINER OF OYSTER WITHOUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. AND ALL TAGS MUST BE KEPT FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER ALL THE SHELLFISH HAS BEEN CONSUMED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $100.00 TOTAL 8 LBS.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROMMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE). WASH CLOTH USED FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLER, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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FEB 24

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DATES ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAMES OF PRODUCTS AND USED BY OR PREPARED BY DAY.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS(PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA (FIRST FLOOR)NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL UNIT AND ALSO COMPARTMENT USED FOR STORAGE BY THE COOKING STOVE WITH GREASE AND DIRT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF BAR PREP AREA AND LEAKING FAUCET AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSILS SHELF.

Minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE

JUN 14

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF HANDSINK, (ACROSS THE DISHMACHINE), BESIDE A SHELVING FOR CLEAN POTS/PANS. PIPE UNDER THE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA NEED INSULATION TO MINIMIZE WATER DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR, & PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF EXHAUST VENTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DEBRIS BUILD-UP. SINK DRAINS AT THE BAR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOORS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOK'S LINE MUST BE RE-SEALED, TO MAKE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. SOME WATER ON FLOORS UNDER BAR SINKS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & DRY. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AROUND THE GARBAGE BINS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF BAR COUNTER (WEST SECTION OF BAR), MUST BE FREE OF FOOD OR BEVERAGE SPLATTERS/STAINS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

FEB 15

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA AND BAR AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. REMOVE THE SPIDERWEBS ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND THE WINE STORAGE ROOM. SEAL THE GAPS AROUND THE DOOR JAMB IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FANS ARE NEEDED FOR THE BASEMENT RESTROOMS. MUST INSTALL.

FEB 7

2011

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FANS ARE NEEDED FOR THE BASEMENT RESTROOMS. MUST INSTALL.

FEB 26

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep area above cookline. Must replace all stained ceiling tiles.

Minor Plumbing & 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. Potwash 3-compartment sink pipe leaking under right side compartment. Must repair and maintain.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Must provide thermometers for all coolers and food handlers.

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