Nisos

802 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jul 19, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Nisos has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jul 19, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 19, 2024

Complaint

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED DURING INSPECTION TO 50PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE RESTROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FIRST FLOOR FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Dec 13, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE 1 UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR AND 1 UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH CEILING BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HNADWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BARS AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Jun 2, 2022

License

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE. OBSERVED ROP BEING USED FOR FISH BROTH, CHICKEN BROTH, OXTAIL, LAMB SHANKS, PORK BELLY, DEMI GLAZE, TRUFFLE, FENNEL BROTH, CHILI, PARSLEY, CHUTNEY, LOBSTER MEAT, TURBOT FISH, CALAMARI, SEABASS, GROUND BEEF, SCALLOP, PORK SHOULDER, TOMATO PASTE AND CHICKEN ALL WHICH WERE STORED MAINLY IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE HACCP PLAN WHICH IS APPROVED BY CDPH. FOOD HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 1,000 POUNDS AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $3,000. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE. MUST HAVE APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO COVER EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST INSTALL.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY SEAL WALLS BEHIND BAR, IN DINING ROOMS, AND IN BATHROOMS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOOR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING VENT IN BATHROOMS. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BATHROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nisos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nisos on file is from Jul 19, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nisos?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nisos.

Has Nisos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nisos have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nisos 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 Nisos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nisos is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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