Neiman-Marcus
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2022
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Score
Going back to 2010, Neiman-Marcus has 15 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 23, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Neiman-Marcus is from Jun 23, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
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 “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Neiman-Marcus on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 23, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, fish...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: hand wash sink at the extension bar supplied with a hand sink with No hard plumbing to water supply or to sewers, only a fresh tempered water large container supplies faucet and a retention tank for waste water drainage. instructed to provide proper plumbing. No citation issued bar is not in use.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen training for managers, Instructed to obtain.
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Jun 2, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Nov 20, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE SANITIZER STATION LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE HANDWASH SINK. MUST MOVE THE SANITIZER STATION TO A LOCATION THAT PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION TO/FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK IN THE BAR. -
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Aug 24, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 WALLS NOT CLEAN AT SODA SYRUP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AT SODA SYRUP ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 30, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE AT BAR NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE 0 PPM AT TEST STRIPS WHILE MACHINE BEING USED , INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR FINAL RINSE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE KNIVES AND SPOONS NOT COVER IN STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PROTECTED FRO DUST COLLECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AT BACK OF BLADE, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK/BLACK LIME AND SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION ICE MAKER DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA ABOVE COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 31, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN DISHROOM AND BY HOT LINE. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREAS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL OF DUST BUILD-UP IN DRY STORAGE AREA AT CEILING, AND REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES ON CEILING AND WALLS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREAS.
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Oct 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE OFFICE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Oct 11, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Dec 27, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELES ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AS POSSIBLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON CUBES AT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.
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Nov 30, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE COUNTERTOP AT THE COFFEE STATION (WEST WALL) OF THE MAIN DINING ROOM (4th FLOOR), IS IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN/MISSING/BUCKLING WOOD BY THE ICE BIN)-MUST FIX. 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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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AROUND GARBAGE BINS OR PREP TABLES AT THE 'FRESH MARKET CAFE' ^ AT THE BAR OF THE 'ZODIAC RESTAURANT' MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP SINK AT THE BAR (4th FLOOR), MUST EXTEND TO ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS. 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.
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Nov 23, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 10-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL & PICTURE AT THE DINING AREA OF THE 3rd FLOOR 'FRESH MARKET' CAFE; 6-HOVERING AROUND A BAG OF DIRTY LINENS BY REAR DOOR OF THE SAME CAFE; 5-ON BROOMS STORED IN A BUCKET BESIDE THE LINEN BAG. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE COUNTERTOP AT THE COFFEE STATION (WEST WALL) OF THE MAIN DINING ROOM (4th FL), IS IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN/MISSING PIECE OF WOOD BY THE ICE BIN)-MUST FIX & MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: AT THE 3rd FLOOR 'CAFE' AREA-INTERIOR FLOOR OF ALL COOLERS, CABINETS AT FRONT COFFEE STATION, INTERIOR OF SINKS. AT THE 4th FL MAIN KITCHEN/DINING AREA-BAR SINK DRAINS, FAN GUARDS OF BAR COOLER. THESE AREAS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER SINKS AT BAR AREA, ALONG WALLBASES UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE ROOMS THRU-OUT PREMISES , UNDER SINKS & EQUIPMENT AT 'FRESH MARKET'-NEED CLEANING-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/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: ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS, FOOD STAINS/SPILLS ON WALLS AROUND PREP TABLES OR GARBAGE BINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP. BAR SINK MUST EXTEND TO ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS. 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.
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Dec 7, 2010
Routine
3 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES, INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT PREP AREA AND AT FRONT COUNTER, LIME BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. 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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR UNDER BAR COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Neiman-Marcus last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Neiman-Marcus on file is from Jun 23, 2022. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Neiman-Marcus?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Neiman-Marcus.
Has Neiman-Marcus' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Neiman-Marcus have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Neiman-Marcus 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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