Naniwa
Last inspected: May 23, 2016
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Naniwa stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on May 23, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Naniwa's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 23, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 23, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 16, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1527629 DATED ON 03/06/15 NOT CORRECTED-#38 MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FIRST FLOOR,(CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE OPEN LIQUOR SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT TO PROTECT LIQUOR FROM ANY DUST OR CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT,(DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR,WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Aug 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS ON PREMISES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS, PREPARED BY DATE OR USE BY DATE INCLUDING AL BULK ITEMS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA WITH BAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE STOVE LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM COOLERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN......NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED DEEP HOLES AND CRACKS ON COUNTER WITH PREP TABLE AT THE SUSHI BAR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT INSIDE FREEZERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED SLIGHT A PINKISH DISCOLORATION ON THE INNER LINING INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: food containers stored on floor, instructed to store 6" off floor.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: open employees drinks in prep area, instructed to provide lided containers.
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Feb 7, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS ON LARGE SPICE CONTAINERS AND BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD PIECES USED AS SHELVING IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP ARTEA( PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE). INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREAS. LIVE PLANTS STORED NEXT TO FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.
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Feb 18, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND TOP OF BASEMENT FREEZER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER.
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Feb 18, 2010
Routine
4 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. Rear prep stand up reach in cooler (by cookline)door rubber gasket ripped. Must repair/replace damaged gasket.
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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. Prep coolers rubber door gaskets with accumilated food build up. Must clean and maintain all unclean coolers gaskets also must clean interior of ice machine.
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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 detail clean floor under and around all equipment and along walls/corners at Sushi Prep area.
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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. Wall tiles damaged above floor base adjacent to mop sink. Must repair damaged wall tiles/seal hole in wall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Naniwa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Naniwa on file is from May 23, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Naniwa?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Naniwa.
Has Naniwa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Naniwa have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Naniwa 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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