Ninja
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2022
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Ninja stretching back to 2016. The most recent visit was on Nov 21, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Ninja since Nov 21, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Nov 21, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 10, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR RAW UNDERCOOKED FOOD SOLD AT BUSINESS.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-1-21 INSPECTION# 2510570. VIOLATION 39. OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK AT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE NEXT TO 1 COMP PREP SINK. VIOLATION 55.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AROUND THE DISHMACHINE UNIT. VIOLATION 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 1, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR FISH THAT IS SERVED RAW AS SUSHI.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FREEZING RECORDS FOR FRESH FISH THAT IS PURCHASED FROM A SUPPLIER AND USED FOR SUSHI OR PROVIDE A STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER REGARDING FREEZING OF FISH FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK AT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE NEXT TO 1 COMP PREP SINK.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE SUSHI FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS ADJACENT TO FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF TOP/SIDES OF DISHMACHINE UNIT,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,ROLLING UTILITY KITCHEN CARTS AND MICROWAVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AROUND THE DISHMACHINE UNIT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Dec 7, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 30, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 LIVE COCKROACH UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (AROUND GREASE BOX) IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR, RICE ETC).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP AND STOTAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT (FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA/DINING/STORAGE AREA) PREMISES, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STOTGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Oct 18, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER REMINDERS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDERS NEXT TO ADVISORY AND ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION -7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER'S ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET EMPLOYEES CERTIFIED IN SANITATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND REFRIGERATOR,EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN REAL DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN KITCHEN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHT AT MIDDLE LIGHT AT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURN'T OUT LIGHT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE SINKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZER IN KITCHEN WHERE HOT LINE IS.INTERIOR OF FREEZER IS DURTY WITH FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
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May 4, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING ON RACK NEXT TO HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAT BE USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDE OF GAS RANGE GREASY AT HOTLINE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN REANGE OBSERVED INSIDE OF FREEZER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE AIR CONDITIONING CLOSET IN REAR.
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND (2) FACILITIES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER) IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F AND PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE 50.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. THE SAID 2 COOLERS ARE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F) AND INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.2). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS: CHICKEN AT 52.3F/50.6F, COOKED RICE AT 51.2F, TOFU AT 48.9F, BEEF AT 50.8F, EGGS AT 48.9F/47.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $50.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED, PREPARED FOOD HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PLATES ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP SINK BEHIND SUSHI BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.--------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE AIR CONDITIONING CLOSET IN REAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER (100 PPM) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 21, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AND INTERIOR OF FRYER NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS ATTACHED TO CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ninja last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ninja on file is from Nov 21, 2022. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ninja?
Across the inspection record, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ninja.
Has Ninja's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ninja have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ninja 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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