Nookies Too
Last inspected: May 25, 2022
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Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Nookies Too, the earliest from 2011. The most recent visit was on May 25, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Nookies Too's record stops at May 25, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 25, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: PEELING PAINT AT FLOOR IN PREP BASEMENT AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: PIPES ABOVE PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: NOTED USED LARGE POT ON-SITE TO BOIL POTATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: BROKEN HANDLE AT WATER SPRAYER FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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May 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER AT TRAYLINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 10LB OF SHREDDED AND MASHED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 48.7F; 4 EACH TURKEY PATTIES AT TEMP OF 47; 1LB OF SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 48.7F;1.5LB OF CANADIAN BACON AT TEMP 47.6F;1/2LB OF CUT MELONS AT TEMP OF 47.1F; 1/2 CASE OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 48.5F; 1/2 LB OF TUNA SALAD AT TEMP OF 51.2F; SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 47F AND CHORIZO AT TEMP OF 47.6F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK COUNTERTOP AT THE FRONT SERVING AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PIPES ABOVE PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED USED LARGE POT ON-SITE TO BOIL POTATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN HANDLE AT WATER SPRAYER FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT AT FLOOR IN PREP BASEMENT AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Mar 29, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECT ON MENUS. REVIEWED CORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE. MUST TIGHTEN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Nov 6, 2019
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MIST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN SMALL WAITER STATION, BETWEEN SINK AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND ON WATER LINE FOR COFFEE MACHINES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS, AND CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM WALL IN REAR SMALL DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN 1-DOOR UPRIGHT STAINLESS STEEL COOLER ADJACENT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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70
May 31, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Oct 19, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FRYER CABINET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT HOT LINE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTE HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LINE.
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86
May 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD CAPS MISSING FROM LIGHT SHIELDS OVER FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEVE OR IN SAITARY SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
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86
Nov 30, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL TABLE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET AND DAMAGED DOOR TRIM ON WALK IN FREEZER,TORN AIR CURTAINS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,STEAM TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA UNDER FLOOR MAT,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST MAKE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP /DISH WASHING AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND WALL BASES IN ALL 1ST FL. PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND TILES IN ALL 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND IN WAIT STATION AREA BEHIND REACH IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN WALL AND VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN WAIT STATION AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DISH MACHINE UNIT UNDERNEATH,LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK AND MEN'S TOILETROOM HAND SINK,BROKEN SINK STOPPER .
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May 31, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR IN BIN ALL IN THE SAME DIRECTION WITH HANDLES UPRIGHT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE,DISH MACHINE AREA OVERHEAD RUSTY SHELF,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY LEG OF SHELVING UNITS,RUSTY LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA OF BASEMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN SAME AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES AND PIPES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. & BASEMENT PREP AREA,DISH MACHINE AREA ,ALL FLOOR MATS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND AND IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND WALLS AND TRIM IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA AND MISSING UPPER WALL TILES IN REAR WAIT STAION AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN ENTRY HALL WAY.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING ON WALL NEXT TO 1ST FL. PREP AREA HAND SINK AND AT DISH MACHINE AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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70
May 24, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 49.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY,MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AND ANOTHER COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS. SLICED HAM 46.4F,2LBS. TUNA 46.4F,3LBS CANADIAN BACON 44.7F,2LBS. RICE 47.4F,2LBS. BRISKET 44.4.F,2LBS. PASTA SHELLS 48.9F,5LBS. MASHED POTATOES,2LBS. RAW CHICKEN 44.9F,120Z. LAMB 46.4F,3LBS. POTATOES 57.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 24.12LBS. $31.22.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ,FLYING AROUND ,ON WALLS ,CEILINGS IN 1ST FL.PREP AREA,DISH MACHINE AREA ,BASEMENT AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AND NEAR BOX OF ROTTEN POTATOES,REAR HALL WAY AT WAIT STATION AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR ACROSS THE TOP NOT RODENT PROOFED APPX."3/4-1".MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/24/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR IN BIN PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER,WORN CORD ON EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE,DISH MACHINE AREA OVERHEAD RUSTY SHELF,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY LEG OF SHELVING UNITS,RUSTY LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA OF BASEMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN SAME AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES AND PIPES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE,FRYER CABINET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. & BASEMENT PREP AREA,DISH MACHINE AREA ,ALL FLOOR MATS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND AND IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND WALLS AND TRIM IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA AND MISSING UPPER WALL TILES IN REAR WAIT STAION AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN ENTRY HALL WAY.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING ON WALL NEXT TO 1ST FL. PREP AREA HAND SINK AND AT DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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Dec 21, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 22, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 15, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND HOT HOLD UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-POTATOES 47.F, EGGS 44.2, SUCCOTASH(LIMA BEANS AND CORN)45.3F, PEARS SAUCE 46.9F,SAUSAGE 132.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT PREPARING AND HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED CHICKEN,EGG ETC)WITH NO GLOVES WORN.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OR USE SERVING SPOONS OR TONGS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED ABOUT 5 LIVE FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND CEILING BY THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON SHELVE AND FLOOR AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA (ROOM) AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY DATE AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LID OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND STAIN WALL WITH GREASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF HAND WASH SINK AND AT THE BOTTOM OF DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN ROOM WITH DROPPINGS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACE FOR PESTS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. RIM AROUND THE LID OF THE CONTAINER WITH FRESH GREASE DRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. OWNER /MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE RIM AROUND THE LID DURING INSPECTION. LID AND RIM AROUND THE CONTAINER IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALL ITEMS INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/HOLES ON THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT WAIT STATION. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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70
Jul 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT FOOD AREA.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON PIPES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA IN FIRST FLOOR.
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Sep 21, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGE ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT 92.8F, COOKED RICE ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT 79.1F, SOUR CREAM IN THE PREP COOLER AT 47.0-60.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ANY CRACKS AND CREVICES IN THE BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 23, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL BULK FLOUR AND SUGAR CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ICE SCOOP MUST NOT BE STORED ON TOP OF MACHINE. STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RAW WOODEN SHELVING ON COOKS LINE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED AND EXPOSED RAW WOOD UNDER METAL LINED SHELVING WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. MUST REPLACE. MOLDY CAULKING AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INCLUDING MICROWAVE, WAFFLE IRON, HOOD AND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER BUS PAN SHELVING AND BEHIND TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nookies Too last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nookies Too on file is from May 25, 2022. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nookies Too?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Nookies Too.
Has Nookies Too's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nookies Too have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nookies Too 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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