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Niagra Restaurant & Grill

2501 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
American
Last inspected: Jun 8, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Niagra Restaurant & Grill three times, with records going back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 8, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Niagra Restaurant & Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 8, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Niagra Restaurant & Grill is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jun 8, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 7, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD OF THE TWO DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR, MUST REPLACE. BROKEN EXIT DOOR, MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDE AND TOP OF THE STOVES, ALL THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE SMALL WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET AND EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP ON THE WALLS ON TOP OF THE SIDE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED WALLS ON THE SIDE OF THE PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE BIG WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 25, 2011
License
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW, FREEZERS AT 0F OR BELOW.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP.
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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 FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS MUST BE RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. NOTED 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ALL CHOPPING BOARD ARE ALL WORN OUT WITH DEEP GRIT AND NOT MAINTAINED. MUST REPLACE. MUST RECAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK.CAULKING WORN OUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE THE CABINETS OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT, WASHROOM CABINET IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE PLASTIC CURTAIN IN THE WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING AREA. FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED ,MAKE IT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE WORN OUT CARPET ON THE STAIRS GOING TO THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES IN THE KITCHEN, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE 3 COMPT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS. DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN AND RF MOVE ALL SPIDER WEBS IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA , EMPLOYEE'S LUNCH ROOM AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE. MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT NOT BEING USED PER MANAGER. MUST DISPOSE TO PREVENT INSECTS/RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Niagra Restaurant & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Niagra Restaurant & Grill on file is from Jun 8, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Niagra Restaurant & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Niagra Restaurant & Grill.

Has Niagra Restaurant & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Niagra Restaurant & Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Niagra Restaurant & Grill 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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