NANDU RESTAURANT LTD.
2731 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
12 of 17 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 212025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND HALL LEADING TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
NOV 132023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
NOV 32023FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE AT 135F) WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROX. 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS BEHIND THE BAR AND ON THE WALLS, IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 40 LIVE ANTS ON THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED SINGLE USE ALUMINUM FOIL CONTAINERS BEING REUSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT SINGLE USE ALUMINUM FOIL CONTAINERS CANNOT BE WASHED AND REUSED.
CLEAN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP TABLES AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. CLEAN THE DOOR TRACKS TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 192022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE BASEMENT PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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JUL 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH PLICIES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE PAPER LINED ON PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN BASEMENT.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN IN SAME
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DERBIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
JUL 82019FAILED19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH PLICIES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING DURING INSPECTION AT 0.0PPM'S.OBSERVED AN EMPTY SANITIZING BUCKET CONNECTED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.THERE WAS NO MORE SANITIZING SOLUTION ON PREMISES.EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A CONTAINER AT STORE AND BOUGHT IT BACK AFTER INSPECTION WAS DONE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES.NOW AT 100 PPM'S.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE CUBES IN BIN.MUST REMOVE ICE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED PRESET TABLE SILVERWARE NOT COVERED.MUST MAINTAIN.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST REMOVE FOIL AND PAPER LINED ON PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STORAGE PREP TABLE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE HOSE FROM HAND SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND LOWER WALL NEAR SODA CADDY SHELF IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESS PANEL AT OPENEING IN WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN IN SAME.
MUST CLEAN DERBIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.
JUL 172017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING CEILING TILES ON BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MAY 92016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...ALSO NOTED SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NOTED CRACKS/PARCHMENT OF PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 52015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE REAR FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA
MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE/MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PRE AREAS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 222014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezers, must properly date food items in freezers.
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning. Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed (crevices), cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bsmt storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Floor under heavy equipment, cooking not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor under storage shelving in bsmt not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged/broken light shields in bsmt storage area shall be replaced, light shields that were missing inside exhaust canopy, shall be provided.
AUG 122013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers. All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
The interiors/exteriors of coolers,tops/sides of hot cooking equipments,deep fryers,bar gun and housing attached require a detail cleaning.
Floors under and around all equipment must be clean and replace broken floor tiles beneath the cooking stove kitchen area.
Light bulbs above the cooking equipments kitchen area must be shilded.
Repair water leak at drain pipe at exposed handsink in the basement food prep,remove dusts accumulations on the ventilation covers throughout the premises include a detail clean for the hood/filters kitchen.
MAY 172012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, BASEMENT PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR AREA, AND MUST ALSO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER BASEMENT AREA
MUST CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TOP, SIDE AND INTERIOR SURFACES, AND CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS
MUST REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR SURFACE BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE REAR FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS UNDER EXHAUST HOOD ON LIGHTS, ALSO IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, REPLACE CRACKED SHIELDS
MAY 112012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, BASEMENT PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR AREA, AND MUST ALSO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER BASEMENT AREA
MUST CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TOP, SIDE AND INTERIOR SURFACES, AND CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS
MUST REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR SURFACE BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE REAR FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS UNDER EXHAUST HOOD ON LIGHTS, ALSO IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, REPLACE CRACKED SHIELDS
MAY 252011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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.FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SEVERAL COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
MAY 182011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, FOOD PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,PROVIDE LIDS FOR TARSH CANS TO CONTROL SAID PROBLEM,CLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS IN SAID AREA TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED, DATED 9/13/2010, REPORT #413382, FOR VIOLATIONS 30, 31, 32,33,34,35. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT,FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR.
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.FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SEVERAL COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.
SEP 132010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS, AND LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND ELSEWHERE.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVES TTHROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO MUST REMOVE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN,AND AGAINST WALL IN BSMT.,AND STORE PROPERLY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUSTING SHELF BOTTOM UNDER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN REACH IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE BASEMENT,CLEAN MOP AND HAND WASH SINKS IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS,AND CLEAN PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN ON 1sfl. BY MICROWAVE OVEN AND FILTERS ABOVE GRILL ALSO NEEDS CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AT CHEF COOLER AND PREP TABLE AREA IN 1stfl.KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS,AND REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS AT STAIRWELLS N.W ENTRY TO BSMT.
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