Naansense Clinton

113 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661
Indian
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Naansense Clinton has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The most recent visit was on Sep 10, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Naansense Clinton since Sep 10, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 10, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOTING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO GOOD SANITATION LICENSE INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Oct 9, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOTING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17 MUST DATE MARK ALL RTE/TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN A COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2.102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, RICE, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6.501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 10 HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND AROUND THE SELF-SERVE PEPSI MACHINE. ALSO 10 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3.302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DUST FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO GOOD SANITATION LICENSE INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Apr 19, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE FLAT TOP GRILL AND STOVE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT COVERS IN MEN TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS (POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS), BRAISED LAMB, ETC., LOCATED IN 3 DOOR COOLER, AT FRONT COOK LINE, WITHOUT PROPER LABELS OR DATES. WHEN COOLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (AFTER COOKING) ARE PLACED IN COOLERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME. WHEN STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, MUST BE LABELED WITH NAME AND DATE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 28, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 15, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 5 gallons of milk @ 54.3F - 54.7F; 35 lbs of bagged, romaine lettuce @ 49.3F-54.1F; 2lbs of yogurt @ 49.5F; 9lbs of bagged, mixed greens @ 49.4F - 54.5F; 16lbs of raw lamb @ 53.6F - 54.0F; and 6lbs of diced tomatoes @ 49.6F. All potentially hazardous food must be held at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found cups used as a scoop in dry storage containers (cup laying inside spices) in rear dry storage room. Must remove. Must provide scoops with handles or leave utensils stored outside product to prevent contamination.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed plastic wrap used as a means of repair on faucet of 2 compartment sink in rear of prep area. Must remove and properly repair sink faucet. Observed faucet of rear exposed handsink in disrepair (spraying water from above washer on tip of faucet). Must repair and maintain same.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed items stored directly on the floor of rear dry storage room, and also in the employee locker closet room. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow easy cleaning. Must declutter and organize both rooms to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found cups used as a scoop in dry storage containers (cup laying inside spices) in rear dry storage room. Must remove. Must provide scoops with handles or leave utensils stored outside product to prevent contamination.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed plastic wrap used as a means of repair on faucet of 2 compartment sink in rear of prep area. Must remove and properly repair sink faucet. Observed faucet of rear exposed handsink in disrepair (spraying water from above washer on tip of faucet). Must repair and maintain same.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed items stored directly on the floor of rear dry storage room, and also in the employee locker closet room. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow easy cleaning. Must declutter and organize both rooms to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
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Mar 30, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, SOUP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS AND FORKS ARE BEING STORED IMPROPERLY WITHOUT THEIR HANDLES INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH THEIR HANDLES PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET ON THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKETS, BAGS) ARE BEING STORED AMONG RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AND FOOD ON THE SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 17, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 9, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON CEILINGS AND WALLS OF PREP AREA,BY THE MOB SINK AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Naansense Clinton last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Naansense Clinton on file is from Sep 10, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Naansense Clinton?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Naansense Clinton.

Has Naansense Clinton's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Naansense Clinton have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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