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Nite Cap — Foundation Tavern Grill

5007-5009 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 21, 2022
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Nite Cap — Foundation Tavern Grill has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 21, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Nite Cap — Foundation Tavern Grill is from Dec 21, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Nite Cap — Foundation Tavern Grill is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 21, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME RUST ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
47
95
Aug 17, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEANING ITEMS ON THE PREMISES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AND UNFINISHED DRY WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM NOT FINISHED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND FINISH SAID WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASH ROOM IN BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
61
Sep 16, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine panel, sinks, soda gun holders, storage cabinets, coolers and equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Ice inside bins not protected or covered. Instructed to provide covers over ice for all bins.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not cleaned or maintained through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean and seal all floors and replace any missing floor tile.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint walls. Must replace any damaged ceiling tile. Baseboards not seal along wallbase. Instructed to install coving along wallbase through-out. Side door not properly seal around mailbox opening. Instructed to completely seal or cover opening.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet leaking at three compartment sink and rear handsink in toilet room. Instructed to repair to prevent leaks at faucet. Rear handsink not provide cold water. Instructed to repair faucet at sink and provided adequate supply of cold water.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored through-out premises. Instructed to remove all debris and clutter.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
43
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nite Cap — Foundation Tavern Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nite Cap — Foundation Tavern Grill on file is from Dec 21, 2022. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Nite Cap — Foundation Tavern Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nite Cap — Foundation Tavern Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nite Cap — Foundation Tavern Grill 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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