Ninveh Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 17, 2018
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Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Aug 17, 2018. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The most recent inspection at Ninveh Cafe is from Aug 17, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 27 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Ninveh Cafe's 11 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspection History
Aug 17, 2018
Routine
3 critical violations. 11 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 27 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION. ONLY ONE OPERATING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON PREMISES FOUND AT 52F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE AT 48.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. COOKED RICE AT 48.2F, RAW PORK AT 47.7F, COOKED LENTILS AT 50.9F. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED RICE IN RICE COOKER NOT TURNED ON AT 74F AND SOUP ON PREP TABLE AT 68.4F. ALL DISCARDED 15 LBS @30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)OBSERVED CHICKEN AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 120.2F INSIDE THE OVEN NOT ON AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD DISCARDED 2 LBS @ $5.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION . CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEANING OF A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT AND NO REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12(A-D) NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS: BOTH BAR AND KITCHEN HAND SINKS. ALL WASHROOM HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11(A)KITCHEN HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. SINK FOUND WITH DIRTY DISH INSIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 NO HAND SINK IN WASHROOM WITH TOILET/SHOWER STALL/UTILITY SINK. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK AND SUPPLY WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A-B)(E-G)ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED INCLUDING EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111(E)(2)(2) NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE OR ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C).CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11(A)NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT ESTABLISHMENT. BUSINESS FOUND WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 NO WORKING EXHAUST FANS IN 2 SOUTHEAST SIDE WASHROOMS. MUST HAVE WORKING VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15(C) OBSERVED REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR AND TORN MESH SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR AND REPLACE TORN SCREEN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(B)(2) CLEAN POTS/PANS NOT STORED INVERTED OR COVERED. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) ACCUMULATED GREASE IN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 LEAK UNDER THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 BROKEN RESIDENTIAL TYPE SPRAYER FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH A PROPER FAUCET AND A BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 HOLE IN THE WALL OF WASHROOM AND SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR HOLE TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114(A) CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS (BIKES, SPORTING EQUIPMENT, PANTIES, CLOTHING, ETC.) IN COFFEE BAR AND REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: 7-32-020(B) NO 'NO SMOKING' SIGN POSTED AT ENTRANCE OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST POST SIGN. 1ST OFFENSE OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2018. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: 7-32-020(C) SIGHTED USED (CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES) AND UNUSED ASHTRAYS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. 1ST OFFENSE OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2018. CITATION ISSUED. MUST REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS FROM AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED.
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Mar 11, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area, bathrooms, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Bathroom doors were missing self closing mechanism, must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom doors.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/rack that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ninveh Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ninveh Cafe on file is from Aug 17, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ninveh Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ninveh Cafe.
Has Ninveh Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ninveh Cafe have averaged around 27 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ninveh Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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