FEB 6
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NOUVEAU TAVERN.
BEAT. 23/100
358 W ONTARIO ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 6, 2015 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1522493 DATED 1/30/15 #18-FOUND REVOLVING FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED WITH OVER 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. AND ONE OF THE DOOR SWEEP IS MISSING. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090. MANAGER HAS NO RECEIPT TO SHOW ME REGARDING THE ORDER OF THE DOOR SWEEP. MANAGER CALLED THE OWNER TO BUY DOOR SWEEP AND FIXED THE DOOR DURING INSPECTION. DOOR IS NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES BEHIND THE BACK BAR. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN,(CAULK WORN OUT).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER DOOR WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT DISH/PREP AREA . MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT HARBORADE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
JAN 302015FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2015
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND REVOLVING FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED WITH OVER 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. AND ONE OF THE DOOR SWEEP IS MISSING. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING 3 DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES BEHIND THE BACK BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN,(CAULK WORN OUT).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER DOOR WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT DISH/PREP AREA . MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST BUILD-UP ON THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
OCT 22014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND RUSTY UTENSILS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SODA GUN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN, ICE SCOOPS LEFT ON ICE CUBES AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DISPENSERS AND KEEP SCOOPS OFF ICE CUBES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT BASEMENT ICE MAKERS AREA AND BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE AT FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE UNDER KITCHEN'S 3-COMP SINK, LOOSE FAUCETS AT BAR AND SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 192013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, LIME AND DARK FILM BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
POWEDER SOAP BUCKET NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 192012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS/FREEZERS MUST HAVE DATES/LABELS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE 4-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER, MUST ADDRESS. CRACKED SUSHI COOLER DOORS, AT SUSHI BAR, MUST BE REPLACED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES AT THE SUSHI BAR, UNDER ALL SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN & AROUND CORNERS OF PREP STATIONSMUST BE KEPT CLEAN, DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS ABOVE & BELOW PREP OR DISHWASHING SINKS AT PREP STATIONS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/SPILLS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULB IS OUT IN LIQUOR DRY STORAGEE ROOM (BASEMENT), MUST REPLACE.
JUN 202011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINERS ON TOP OF THE WINE STORAGE RACKS.
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 GREASE ON THE KNIFE RACK.
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 FLOORS OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK CAN HOLD WATER.
JUN 172011FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2011
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. A PLUMBER WAS ONSITE TO ROD OUT THE DRAIN BEFORE THE INSPECTION HAD OCCURED AND WAS THERE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ROD OUT AND REPAIR THE DRAIN SO THAT WASTE WATER BACKUP DOES NOT OCCUR ON THE PREP AREA FLOOR. NO FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RESTAURANT CLOSED VOLUNTARILY DURING THE INSPECTION TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. DR. LOHFF AND SUPERVISOR SALAZAR WERE NOTIFIED. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED DUE TO THE PROBLEM BEING REPAIRED BEFORE THE INSPECTION HAD OCCURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. THE ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP, SIDES AND WHEELS OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTDOOR GRABGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINERS ON TOP OF THE WINE STORAGE RACKS.
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 GREASE ON THE KNIFE RACK.
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 FLOORS OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK CAN HOLD WATER.
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