A Taste of Nanjing

604 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2016

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for A Taste of Nanjing dates to Feb 23, 2016.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2016

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE THE SAME COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: DIRTY EAST WALL VENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOLE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP CEILING. MUST SEAL.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Feb 19, 2016

License

6 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: DIRTY EAST WALL VENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR. HOLE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP CEILING. MUST SEAL.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Taste of Nanjing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A Taste of Nanjing on file is from Feb 23, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A Taste of Nanjing?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at A Taste of Nanjing.

Has A Taste of Nanjing's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at A Taste of Nanjing have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A Taste of Nanjing means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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