Nini's Groceries — Nini's Deli
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2022
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Score
Across the available record, Nini's Groceries — Nini's Deli has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Nini's Groceries — Nini's Deli was last inspected on Aug 18, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Nini's Groceries — Nini's Deli is from Aug 18, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Aug 18, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (EGGS, CHICKEN, BEEF, DELI MEAT) AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. EGGS 79.1F IN PREP AREA, PORK AND BEEF (54.9F INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER) AND DELI MEAT (57.7F) INSIDE PREP COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 9 POUNDS OF FOOD DISCARDED AT COST OF $75. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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86
Feb 4, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES ARE NOT CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF CUSTOMERS WHO ARE DINING IN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A COVERED ENTIITY SHALL NOT PERMIT ANY PATRON TO ENTER THE INDOOR PORTION OF A COVERED LOCATION WITHOUT PROOF OF VACCINATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING MASKS ACCORDING TO CITY OF CHICAGO PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 21, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES ARE NOT CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF CUSTOMERS WHO ARE DINING IN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A COVERED ENTIITY SHALL NOT PERMIT ANY PATRON TO ENTER THE INDOOR PORTION OF A COVERED LOCATION WITHOUT PROOF OF VACCINATION.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER.
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Oct 20, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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 PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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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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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS THERMOMETERS MISSING OR NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: CUSTOMERS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
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Apr 23, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FAN COVER IN KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Aug 7, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON PREPARED/PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE (FIFO).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED DARK GROVES INTO THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SPOTS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA MISSING CEILING TILES AND/OR LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 7, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REFRIGERATION UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS: THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE PREP AREA WAS 55.7F BY MY THERMOMETER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT: FOUND 6 WHOLE HAMS AT 63.7F, SLICED HAM AT 53.6F, A CONTAINER OF RICE AT 78.8F, AND 3 CONTAINERS OF MAYO AT 54.6F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS OR 140F OR MORE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE FAN VENT COVERS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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Jun 7, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BREAD IN THE FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS STORED IN THE STORE PLASTIC BAGS AND STORE THEM IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAKE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANANBLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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May 31, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE (TALL PAPER BAGS STORED IN FRONT OF IT)AND WITH NO HAND SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527727 DATED 03/11/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. WOODEN AN METAL SHELVING ON COOKS LINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 33-INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. 45-FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BREAD IN THE FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS STORED IN THE STORE PLASTIC BAGS AND STORE THEM IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAKE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANANBLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Mar 11, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND COOKS LINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. WOODEN AN METAL SHELVING ON COOKS LINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT RESIDUE. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS, INCLUDING BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN EACH USE AND NOT TO BE SITTING ON CUTTING BOARD OF COOKS LINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 14, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE ITEMS NOT LABELED OR IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. ADVISED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH NAME, DATE, AND TIME PREPARED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARD HAS DEEP DARK GROOVES. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENT OF FRONT, CUSTOMER BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON SHELVES INSIDE 7UP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REGULARLY CLEAN FLOORS, WALL TO WALL AND CORNER TO CORNER, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED CEILING TILE INSIDE MOP CLOSET, AROUND VENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPPED OR STORED MUST HAVE SHIELDS TO COMPLETELY ENCLOSE LIGHT BULBS. ADVISED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ONLY 1 STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPERATE, SANITARY CONTAINER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed raw wood storage shelves and arounf door frame. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Nov 23, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 16, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Rear exit door has 1/4" inch gap across bottom left corner. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Also,no pest control logbook on premises. Instructed to rodent proof said door and provide logbook with all required documents must have available to the inspectors at all times. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-steak,beans at 150.8 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Clean multi-use utensils,single service articles in food prep area must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles must be removed,the remaining articles must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place.
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Oct 11, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nini's Groceries — Nini's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nini's Groceries — Nini's Deli on file is from Aug 18, 2022. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nini's Groceries — Nini's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Nini's Groceries — Nini's Deli.
Has Nini's Groceries — Nini's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nini's Groceries — Nini's Deli have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nini's Groceries — Nini's Deli 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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