Nini'S Groceries
Mixed record — 7 of 15 inspections passed
2022-08-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 1 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (EGGS, CHICKEN, BEEF, DELI MEAT) AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. EGGS 79.1F IN PREP AREA, PORK AND BEEF (54.9F INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER) AND DELI MEAT (57.7F) INSIDE PREP COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 9 POUNDS OF FOOD DISCA...
2022-02-04 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
EMPLOYEES ARE NOT CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF CUSTOMERS WHO ARE DINING IN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A COVERED ENTIITY SHALL NOT PERMIT ANY PATRON TO ENTER THE INDOOR PORTION OF A COVERED LOCATION WITHOUT PROOF OF VACCINATION. CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING MASKS ACCORDING TO CITY OF CHICAGO PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. CITATION ISSUED.
2022-01-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 2 ▾
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
EMPLOYEES ARE NOT CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF CUSTOMERS WHO ARE DINING IN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A COVERED ENTIITY SHALL NOT PERMIT ANY PATRON TO ENTER THE INDOOR PORTION OF A COVERED LOCATION WITHOUT PROOF OF VACCINATION.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER.
2021-10-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
SOME COOLERS THERMOMETERS MISSING OR NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
CUSTOMERS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
2019-04-23 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FAN COVER IN KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
2018-08-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON PREPARED/PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE (FIFO).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED DARK GROVES INTO THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED SPOTS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA MISSING CEILING TILES AND/OR LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
2017-09-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND REFRIGERATION UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS: THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE PREP AREA WAS 55.7F BY MY THERMOMETER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT: FOUND 6 WHOLE HAMS AT 63.7F, SLICED HAM AT 53.6F, A CONTAINER OF RICE AT 78.8F, AND 3 CONTAINERS OF MAYO AT 54.6F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE FAN VENT COVERS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT.
2016-06-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BREAD IN THE FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS STORED IN THE STORE PLASTIC BAGS AND STORE THEM IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAKE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANANBLE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
2016-05-31 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE (TALL PAPER BAGS STORED IN FRONT OF IT)AND WITH NO HAND SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEV...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527727 DATED 03/11/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BREAD IN THE FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS STORED IN THE STORE PLASTIC BAGS AND STORE THEM IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAKE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANANBLE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
2015-03-11 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND COOKS LINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. WOODEN AN METAL SHELVING ON COOKS LINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT RESIDUE. MUST CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS, INCLUDING BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN EACH USE AND NOT TO BE SITTING ON CUTTING BOARD OF COOKS LINE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
2014-03-14 Pass Canvass 9 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND MULTIPLE ITEMS NOT LABELED OR IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. ADVISED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH NAME, DATE, AND TIME PREPARED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARD HAS DEEP DARK GROOVES. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENT OF FRONT, CUSTOMER BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO C...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REGULARLY CLEAN FLOORS, WALL TO WALL AND CORNER TO CORNER, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTA...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND DAMAGED CEILING TILE INSIDE MOP CLOSET, AROUND VENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPPED OR STORED MUST HAVE SHIELDS TO COMPLETELY ENCLOSE LIGHT BULBS. ADVISED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND ONLY 1 STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPERATE, SANITARY CONTAINER AND TO MAINTAIN.
2013-03-28 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Exposed raw wood storage shelves and arounf door frame. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
2012-11-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2012-11-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Rear exit door has 1/4" inch gap across bottom left corner. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Also,no pest control logbook on premises. Instructed to rodent proof said door and provide logbook with all required docum...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-steak,beans at 150.8 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Clean multi-use utensils,single service articles in food prep area must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles must be removed,the remaining articles must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place.
2011-10-11 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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