(K) New Restaurant

2556 W Fullerton Ave Bldg, Chicago, IL 60647

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Last inspected: Mar 24, 2011

Score

Medium Risk

(K) New Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. (K) New Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 24, 2011. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. (K) New Restaurant's record stops at Mar 24, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2011

Routine

6 minor violations.

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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.MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER LOCATED KITCHEN SOUTH-EAST CORNER.

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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE COOLERS,HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ICE MACHINE,BAR GUN,HOUSING ATTACHED,STORAGE SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN,KNIFE RACKS ETC.

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.FOUND FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AREA MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REPAIR LOOSE COVING BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

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.MUST SEAL NOTICEABLE HOLES ON CEILING OVER DISHMACHINE,DETAIL CLEAN LOWER WALLS ALONG THE 3 COMP SINK AREA ALSO CEILING FAN BLADES DUSTY THROUGHOUT.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS OVER THE FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED,REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN COOLERS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK AT BAR,CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Oct 14, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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 INVERT ALL CLEANED UTENTSILS ON SHELVING UNIT THROUGH-OUT FACILITY.

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 MOP SINK AND PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND SIDE WALLS OF ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS.ALSO EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.

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 CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE AND COAT ROOMS WITH DEBRIS.ALSO FLOORS IN OFFICE NEEDS CLEANING.

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 WALLS AT MOP SINK AND WALLS AT DISHMACHINE WITH STAINS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was (K) New Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at (K) New Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at (K) New Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at (K) New Restaurant.

Has (K) New Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at (K) New Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at (K) New Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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