Nami
Last inspected: Apr 19, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Nami has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The most recent report on file is from Apr 19, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Nami's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 19, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Nami on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Apr 19, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR SUSHI/RAW CONSUMPTION IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. ANY RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION THAT IS FROZEN ON SITE MUST HAVE RECORDS OF FREEZING TIME AND TEMPERATURE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS FOR 90 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 14 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WATER TANK AT THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AND BEHIND THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPIRATION DATE ON SUCH FOODS NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR THE FACILITIES WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT THAT IS POSTED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EQUIPMENT STATED IN THE WRITTEN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE AND FAUCET OF THE FRONT PREP CORNER HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND BEHIND PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BEHIND CLEAN DISH STORAGE. OBSERVED COVERED WITH FOOD CONTAINER CAP. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER DRAIN COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNATTACHED WALL VENT COVER WITH OPENING BEHIND THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER. MUST RE-SEAL WALL VENT COVER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND A PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE DINING ROOM STORAGE AREA. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED FOAM STRIP PADDING ALONG THE THREE DOOR COOLER LID OPENING. MUST REMOVE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Apr 27, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN MESH AT REAR SCREEN DOOR NEED TO REPLACE. NO HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER(ONLY FOR FISH),NEED TO PROVIDE. REMOVE DUCT TAPE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(SHELVES,HOOD ETC).DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,ON FILTER AND HOOD.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BEGINING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PORATBLE WHITE FAN WITH DUST BUILD-UP CLEAN MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENTS AND SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GRIME ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN.SEAL HOLES ON CEILING TILES AROUND PIPES IN KITCHEN
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Jun 23, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANTIZE.
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Dec 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 21, 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: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE ALSO MUST ROD OUT MENS HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE.
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May 22, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SUSHI PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nami on file is from Apr 19, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nami?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nami.
Has Nami's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nami have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nami means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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