Home› Chicago› Chicago› Blue Nile Restaurant

Blue Nile Restaurant

6118-6120 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
African
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2012
82
Score
Low Risk

Blue Nile Restaurant has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Sep 12, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Blue Nile Restaurant is from Sep 12, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.

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 file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STAND UP PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE MULTI-USE ITEMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELF RACKS AND REMOVE MILK CRATES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND GAP AROUND PIPE UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (WEST WALL SINK). MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/GAPS IN WALLS
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
37
82
Sep 13, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON CHELVES AND COUNTERS INVERTED OR COVER WITH LID.ALSO MUST EMPTY OPEN CAN FOODS INTO A STORABLE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLASTIC,GLASS OR STAINLESS BEFORE STORAGE IN COOLER.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COUNTERS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.ALSO REMOVE FOIL COVERINGS ON COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD,CLEAN AND REPAIR RUST ON GREASE TRAP,AND CABINET UNDER GRILL UNDER HOOD.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON MOP SINK,FILTERS ON HOOD,VENT IN BOYS RESTROOM,EXTERIORS OF TRASH CONTAINER IN KITCHEN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN DARK STAINS ON RUGS ON FLOORS IN THE DINING.MUST ELEVATE BAGS,AND BOXES OF PRODUCTS, AND CLEAN UTENSILS 6"OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL BY 3COMP.SINK AND ELSEWHERE AS NEEDED,THRUOGHOUT,AND CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OUTLIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER, AND THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN DINING.
36
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Nile Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Nile Restaurant on file is from Sep 12, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Nile Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue Nile Restaurant.

Has Blue Nile Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Nile Restaurant 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 Blue Nile Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

Nearby Restaurants
Falafil Shack
6130 N Ravenswood Ave
Score: 78 — Low Risk
Hearts and Flour Bakery & Cafe
6130 N Ravenswood Ave
Score: 100 — Low Risk
Barwaqo Kabob Restaurant One
6130 N Ravenswood Ave
Score: 86 — Low Risk
Explore More
→ All locations in Chicago → African restaurants in Chicago
forkgrade — Public health inspection data for food establishments across the US
About Methodology Editorial Policy Privacy Policy Contact