NANIWA.

Chicago Health Dept

607 N WELLS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2016.

Last inspected May 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 23
2016
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 16
2016
FAIL 1 violation
Serious Other
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1527629 DATED ON 03/06/15 NOT CORRECTED-#38 MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 6
2015
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FIRST FLOOR,(CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER.

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE OPEN LIQUOR SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT TO PROTECT LIQUOR FROM ANY DUST OR CONTAMINATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT,(DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR,WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.

AUG 11
2014
PASS 4 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS ON PREMISES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS, PREPARED BY DATE OR USE BY DATE INCLUDING AL BULK ITEMS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE.

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA WITH BAR 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE STOVE LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM COOLERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN......NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED DEEP HOLES AND CRACKS ON COUNTER WITH PREP TABLE AT THE SUSHI BAR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT INSIDE FREEZERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED SLIGHT A PINKISH DISCOLORATION ON THE INNER LINING INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 7
2013
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

food containers stored on floor, instructed to store 6" off floor.

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

open employees drinks in prep area, instructed to provide lided containers.

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FEB 7
2013
PASS 4 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MISSING LABELS ON LARGE SPICE CONTAINERS AND BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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

RAW WOOD PIECES USED AS SHELVING IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OFF FLOOR.

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP ARTEA( PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE). INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREAS. LIVE PLANTS STORED NEXT TO FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.

FEB 18
2011
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND TOP OF BASEMENT FREEZER.

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 WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER.

FEB 18
2010
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. Rear prep stand up reach in cooler (by cookline)door rubber gasket ripped. Must repair/replace damaged gasket.

Minor Sanitation
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. Prep coolers rubber door gaskets with accumilated food build up. Must clean and maintain all unclean coolers gaskets also must clean interior of ice machine.

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. Must detail clean floor under and around all equipment and along walls/corners at Sushi 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. Wall tiles damaged above floor base adjacent to mop sink. Must repair damaged wall tiles/seal hole in wall.

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