Nlu Cafeteria

900 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 21, 2019

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Nlu Cafeteria is still short, with only two visits logged. Nlu Cafeteria was last inspected on May 21, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that Nlu Cafeteria's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 21, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 21, 2019

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL UPRIGHT COOLER/FREEZER UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED IN THE SERVERY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON BLAST CHILLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Aug 17, 2018

License

2 major violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #2-501.11.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nlu Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nlu Cafeteria on file is from May 21, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Nlu Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nlu Cafeteria have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nlu Cafeteria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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