New Attitude
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2012
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New Attitude appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. On Aug 15, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at New Attitude is from Aug 15, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 15, 2012
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.OBSERVED RUSTY KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA CLEAN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER.CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS.
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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.NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR BAR.CLEAN WALL BEHIND GRILL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT FRONT AND BAR.
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Jun 17, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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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. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES IN STORAGE AND WEST BAR AREAS (CHIPPED PAINT).
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, WHERE WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FLOORS MEET, ALL VOIDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. WALLS AND BASEBOARDS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS (BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, ETC).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Jun 10, 2011
Routine
10 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: 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. OBSERVED 50-60 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASEMENT, 2 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WEST WALL IN BAR AREA, 1 LIVE SMALL ROACH CRAWLING ON PALLET UNDER SWEET POTATOES AND 1 LIVE MEDIUM ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H73132.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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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. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES IN STORAGE AND BAR AREAS (CHIPPED PAINT).
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, SHELVES, CABINETS, PALLETS, ICE MACHINES, DRAWERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, ETC
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND BAR AREAS.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPE FITTINGS, ALON BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. WALLS AND BASEBOARDS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. PROVIDE ENTRY TO ALL LOCKED DOORS. ALL LOCKED AREAS MUST BE CLEAN WITH NO EVIDENCE OF PEST.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. SECURE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT COUNTER. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR EXPOSED SINK (SLOW DRAINING). INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND INSTALL METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS.
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Jun 2, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BAR STORAGE AREAS, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN COOLER STORAGE AREA, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING IN STAIRWAY, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP, BAR, STORAGE, COUNTER, STAIRWAY AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPLACE MISSING, DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN, REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN COOLER STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
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May 18, 2010
Routine
9 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: 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. OBSERVED 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN WEST BAR STORAGE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEAR TOASTER AND EQUIPMENT ON STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT, 15-20 FLYING INSECTS ABOVE SINKS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: NORTH DOOR IN BAR AREA 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOOR, SOUTH DOOR IN BAR AREA 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59635
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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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. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SINKS, COUNTERS, SHELVES, SODA GUNS, ETC IN BAR AREA, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COUNTERS, SHELVES IN PREP, STORAGE AND WAIT STATION AREAS.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR STORAGE AREAS, DRY STORAGE AREAS, STAIRWAY AND BASEMENT. REMOVE DEAD RAT ON FLOOR IN WEST BASEMENT AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN EAST BASEMENT. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN ALL AREAS.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BAR STORAGE AREAS, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN COOLER STORAGE AREA, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING IN STAIRWAY, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP, BAR, STORAGE, COUNTER, STAIWAY AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN, REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN COOLER STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN OFFICE, STORAGE, AND STAIRWAY AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Attitude last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Attitude on file is from Aug 15, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Attitude?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at New Attitude.
Has New Attitude's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Attitude have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Attitude 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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