Naansense Chicago,Llc

171 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606
Indian
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2019
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Score
High Risk

Naansense Chicago,Llc appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2019. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 22, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 10-17-19,REPORT #2316009,INSTEAD WAS POSTED AT SUMMARY REPORT FROM APRIL 12,2018. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED . INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT COUPLE CUTTING BOARDS HAVE SEVERE DISCOLORATION AND DEEP SCARS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CONNECTION TO WALLS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF DIRT AND FOOD DUST ON AREA BEHIND BAKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE RECEPTACLE AND AREA AROUND MUST FROM BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DIRT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING OVER FOOD COOKING AND PREP AREA (REAR) OBSERVED NOT TO BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE WITH LO OF EXPOSED PIPES, CABLES THAT WHERE COVERED WITH DUST. MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE CEILING OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE ELEVATED (6 INCH) SHELVING THAT IS ELEVATED FROM FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE-STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND THAT WILL AL OWE EMPLOYEE TO KEEP THEIR BELONGINGS OF THE FLOOR AS NOTED DURING INSPECTION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAT DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS ARE STORED ON SAME SHELVES WITH CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS .MUST KEEP SEPARATED CLEAN AND DIRTY DISHES
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Oct 17, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS.TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 78.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAT DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS ARE STORED ON SAME SHELVES WITH CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS .MUST KEEP SEPARATED CLEAN AND DIRTY DISHES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT COUPLE CUTTING BOARDS HAVE SEVERE DISCOLORATION AND DEEP SCARS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CONNECTION TO WALLS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF DIRT AND FOOD DUST ON AREA BEHIND BAKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE RECEPTACLE AND AREA AROUND MUST FROM BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DIRT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING OVER FOOD COOKING AND PREP AREA (REAR) OBSERVED NOT TO BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE WITH LO OF EXPOSED PIPES, CABLES THAT WHERE COVERED WITH DUST. MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE CEILING OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 12, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed yogurt drink not properly labeled in customer beverage cooler in front of facility. Must label all prepackaged, customer accessible items (potentially hazardous foods) with business name, address, and list of ingredients. Must maintain same.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed pans and pitchers improperly stored on shelves in kitchen. Must invert all multi use utensils during storage. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found aluminum foil used as a liner on cooking equipment in kitchen. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed large gaps between top of 3 compartment sink and wall. Must re-grout top of 3 compartment sink.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found large amounts of black, slimy, mold-like substance on grout on 3 compartment sink in rear of kitchen.Must remove, clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed water and debris build up on floor between walk in cooler and pvc pipe that runs to drain. Must detail clean this area and keep it dry. Must maintain same.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON REAR PREP TABLE. APPROX 7-LBS OF CHICKEN SAMOSA AT 63.9F AND APPROX 7-LBS OF COOKED POTATO SAMOSA AT 60.4F. MUST MAINTAIN FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER OR 40.0F OR BELOW .FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT APPROX COST $65.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER WALLS NOT CLEAN BEHIND GARBAGE CANS ARE STORED.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: GARBAGE CAN TROLLEY ,(CART)THAT TRANSPORT INSUDE WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES. FOUND LARGE DARK COLORED PLASTICE CONTAINERS HOLDING BEEF NOT DATED OR LABELED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND A BLACK SUBSTANCE SROUND THE TOP PORTION OF THE 3-COMP SINK.FOUNDGREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE IF THE FRYER LOCATED ALONG THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT WALL EDGES AT WALLBASE AROUND THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. ALSO REPAIR CRACKED/PEELING CEILING IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Naansense Chicago,Llc last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Naansense Chicago,Llc on file is from Oct 22, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Naansense Chicago,Llc?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Naansense Chicago,Llc.

Has Naansense Chicago,Llc's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Naansense Chicago,Llc have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Naansense Chicago,Llc means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.