NINEFACE THAI & SUSHI BAR.

Chicago Health Dept

3911 N SHERIDAN RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

9 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Mar 2017.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 8

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 5 POUNDS OF SUSHI RICE INSIDE RICE COOKER AT 79.5F. RICE COOKER TURNED OFF. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005 A. DISPOSED OF 5 POUNDS SUSHI RICE. MUST KEEP RICE AT 140F OR ABOVE OR MUST OBTAIN LETTER FROM LAB TO CERTIFY THAT SUSHI RICE IS SHELF STABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND LEAKY WATERLINE AT ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR. FOUND LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SUSHI BAR. MUST REPAIR.

NOV 18

2016

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND AND AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON GROUND BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUN 7

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 28

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

SUSHI PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS DAMAGED/RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

OCT 21

2015

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

OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA AROUND CHEST FREEZERS AND STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Chemical Safety

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

RICE BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

SUSHI PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS DAMAGED/RIPPED ALSO NO STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

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JUL 23

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE HANDLE ON THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR UNDER THE SUSHI BAR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACED THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MAR 26

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CORRECTED

MAR 19

2013

FAIL 4 violations 2 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

EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES NOTED FOUR RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND REAR CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA ALSO NOTED TWO DEAD DECAYED MOUSE AND 10 MICE DROPINGS UNDERNEATH MOTOR HOUSING OF REACH-IN PREP MEAT COOLER IN PREP AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO HAVE PEST PROBLEM UNDER CONTROL OR ABATED.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/08/12 INSPECTION REPORT# 1198545 NOT CORRECTED. #41 ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS STORED ON REAR WALK-WAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. #34 THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP COOLER UNDER REAR BOX FREEZER UNDER REAR METAL RACK SHELVING. ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST SEAL OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

NOV 8

2012

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE PLASTIC AS LINER ON SHELVING ABOVE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER. ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON WIRE RACK SHELVING INSIDE TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FRONT SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. UNDER TABLE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. UNDER FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP COOLER. UNDER REAR BOX FREEZER. UNDER REAR METAL RACK SHELVING. ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST SEAL OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Critical Pest Activity

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS STORED ON REAR WALK-WAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

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