New Vivan's Grill En Chicago — New Vivian's Grill En Chicago

3334 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Indian
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2020
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at New Vivan's Grill En Chicago — New Vivian's Grill En Chicago stretching back to 2017. The most recent report on file is from Apr 27, 2020. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. New Vivan's Grill En Chicago — New Vivian's Grill En Chicago's record stops at Apr 27, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which New Vivan's Grill En Chicago — New Vivian's Grill En Chicago's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HEAVY FRYING EQUIPMENT AND GRILLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN FRONT PREP AREA AS WELL AS REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Apr 20, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN REAR PREP NEAR DISH WASHING AREA OR IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES AT SAID HANDSINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS COOKED TO ORDER ON SITE **INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER INCLUDING (ASTERISKING) ON MENU ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA SCATTERED UNDER EQUIPMENT, SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR IN REAR PREP , INSIDE TOILET ROOM SCATTERED ON FLOORS AND BEHIND 2 DOOR FREEZER (UNUSED ) IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL ON 4/20/20 BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR OF FACILITY. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HEAVY FRYING EQUIPMENT AND GRILLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN FRONT PREP AREA AS WELL AS REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Nov 7, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: **INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Oct 31, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: ** PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEED CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: **INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTEREDON THE BOTTOM SHELF UNDERNEATH THE SERVICE COUNTER, NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTEREDON THE FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE LARGE DEEP FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED THE MOP SINK HAS A SLOW DRAIN AND THE SPRAYER AT THE 3COMP SINKS HAS LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Nov 16, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Vivan's Grill En Chicago — New Vivian's Grill En Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Vivan's Grill En Chicago — New Vivian's Grill En Chicago on file is from Apr 27, 2020. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Vivan's Grill En Chicago — New Vivian's Grill En Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New Vivan's Grill En Chicago — New Vivian's Grill En Chicago.

Has New Vivan's Grill En Chicago — New Vivian's Grill En Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Vivan's Grill En Chicago — New Vivian's Grill En Chicago have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New Vivan's Grill En Chicago — New Vivian's Grill En Chicago means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.