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Nivia Red Hot Chicago

1232 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
American
Last inspected: Nov 2, 2021
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Nivia Red Hot Chicago has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 2, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 2, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Nivia Red Hot Chicago is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 2, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation.
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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 PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
90
Apr 5, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
95
Nov 10, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING COVING/BASEBOARD ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON WALLS ABOVE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
35
90
Nov 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
86
Aug 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA(SUGAR AND CREAM).
30
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE PROPANE TANK FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.
41
86
Nov 12, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: Hand washing of all tableware and drinking utensils shall be accomplished by the use of warm water at a temperature of 110F to 120F containing an adequate amount of detergent effective to remove grease and solids.FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3 COMP SANITIZING SINK TEMPERATURE MEASURED 75F.SUPERVISOR T.SALAZAR NOTIFIED,AT 12:15 HOT RUNNING WATER NOW RECOVERED,MEASURED AT 110F.
7
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.FOUND TOILET ROOMS AT REAR EAST AREAS NOT MAINTAINED I.E.NO HOT RUNNING WATER, MEASURED 75F DURING THIS INSPECTION.AT 12:15 P.M. HOT RUNNING WATER NOW RECOVERED, MEASURED 110F.
26
90
Mar 5, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FRONT ENTRANCE,EXIT DOUBLE-DOORS NOT PROTECTED/ RODENT-PROOFED.
18
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nivia Red Hot Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nivia Red Hot Chicago on file is from Nov 2, 2021. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nivia Red Hot Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nivia Red Hot Chicago.

Has Nivia Red Hot Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nivia Red Hot Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nivia Red Hot Chicago 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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