Les Nomades Limited Prtnershp

222 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
Other
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Les Nomades Limited Prtnershp has 16 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 29, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Les Nomades Limited Prtnershp is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jun 22, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT ON LEFT SIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Nov 7, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried propyl, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
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Apr 27, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE AND REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED TCS FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER REGULATORY APPROVAL (NO HACCP OR VARIANCE LETTER ON SITE). MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND APPROVAL. TAGGED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS: FOIE GRAS IN 1 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN; SEVERAL PANS OF SEVERAL TYPES OF FISH AND VEGETABLES IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TAGGED TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD FOR INSPECTION AND NOT SERVED. MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OF REDUCED OXYGENT PACKAGING PROCESS AND/OR HACCP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: FOUND REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE IN BASEMENT. FOUND REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED TCS FOODS (FROZEN FISH) IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, AND FOIE GRAS 1 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. ALL ITEMS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA (NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). ALL PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DEDICATED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE DEDICATED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THIS AREA WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND A HANDWASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON EXPRESSO MACHINE, AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO OR LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ALL EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE CITY WATER SUPPLY.
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Nov 5, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH MULTIPLE RAW AND COOKED TO ORDER ITEMS WITHOUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU FOR ALL NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A COPY OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK AT BAR LOCATED NEAR 1ST FLOOR FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN THE CAULK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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May 8, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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May 1, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR DISHMACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FINAL RINSE GAUGE AT SAID DISHMACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF 1ST FLOOR DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVE FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING TILES/LIGHT COVERS ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING TILES AND LIGHT COVERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 15, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH NO APPROVAL FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. MACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FTOM REPORT #1949198 DATED 8-11-16 FOR VIOL #38. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED AT CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A PREP TABLE AND A MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT, WITHOUT HAVING A HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK OR REMOVE SUCH EQUIPMENT. NO FOOD PREPARATION NOTED IN BASEMENT DURING INSPECTION.
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Aug 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD BY GARBAGE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT 1ST FLOOR BAR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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May 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING WHERE WALL MEETS FLOOR ON 3RD FLOOR ACROO FROM THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND MEAT JUICES UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALL AT CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER AT CEILING TOWARD THE REAR, IN PREP AREA HANGING SLIGHTY. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS A SMALL SERVICE BAR ON THE 3RD FLOOR REQUIRING AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.
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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL WITHOUT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RUNNING WATER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS BEHIND THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2ND FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE FAR RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Sep 4, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE.
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Dec 7, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARDS AT DISHROOM AREA (SINKS & DISHMACHINE), MUST BE REPLACED, DUE TO EVIDENCE OF MILDEW. HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN THE CHEST FREEZER (BASEMENT) MUST BE REMOVED & MAINTAINED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVINGS AT THE FRONT DRY STORAGE ROOMS OF THE BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ANY OPENINGS ON CEILING AT REAR OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED. ALL WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES BY THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AREA MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN FREEZER-MUST REPLACE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Oct 12, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AT 2ND FLOOR SERVICE STATION UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLES LEAKING AND 2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Mar 5, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Les Nomades Limited Prtnershp last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Les Nomades Limited Prtnershp on file is from Aug 29, 2024. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Les Nomades Limited Prtnershp?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Les Nomades Limited Prtnershp.

Has Les Nomades Limited Prtnershp's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Les Nomades Limited Prtnershp have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Les Nomades Limited Prtnershp means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Les Nomades Limited Prtnershp inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Les Nomades Limited Prtnershp is inspected roughly once per year on average.