Nine Nine's Asian Bistro — Lan's Asian Bistro
Last inspected: Oct 4, 2024
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Public records show six inspections at Nine Nine's Asian Bistro — Lan's Asian Bistro stretching back to 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 4, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 4, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN A FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAG OR CONTAINER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-202.14 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Sep 27, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2584644 ON 11/6/23 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE AND THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE MOTHS AND LARVAE INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CONTAINERS OF SUGAR AND RICE IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL OF THE FOOD INSIDE OF THE AFFECTED STORAGE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN A FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAG OR CONTAINER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Nov 6, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN WORKING ORDER OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 FOOD EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFCATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 30, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND UNABLE TO HAVE LID CLOSE TIGHTLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER SO THAT LID SHUTS TIGHTLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVE NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMTER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN WORKING ORDER OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 FOOD EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFCATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 23, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BINS IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Sep 7, 2021
License
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP 1-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES FOR FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nine Nine's Asian Bistro — Lan's Asian Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nine Nine's Asian Bistro — Lan's Asian Bistro on file is from Oct 4, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nine Nine's Asian Bistro — Lan's Asian Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nine Nine's Asian Bistro — Lan's Asian Bistro.
Has Nine Nine's Asian Bistro — Lan's Asian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nine Nine's Asian Bistro — Lan's Asian Bistro have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nine Nine's Asian Bistro — Lan's Asian Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Nine Nine's Asian Bistro — Lan's Asian Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nine Nine's Asian Bistro — Lan's Asian Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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