Nori Chicago
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2017
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Score
Going back to 2011, Nori Chicago has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 1, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Nori Chicago since Aug 1, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Nori Chicago is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 1, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAR PLASTIC WRAP COVERING THE TOP OF THE REACH-IN COOLER THAT IS USED FOR A PREP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC TO PREVENT PLASTIC FROM TEARING. INSTRUCTED TO NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE LINERS AND SURFACES ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE ELECTRICAL BULB CORDS AND THE BEAMS THE CORDS ARE TIED TO ABOVE THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 AROUND THE MOP SINK AND STAINS ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND FILLET HAMISHI AT TEMP OF 65F; SALMON AT TEMP OF 63F; SMOKED SALMON AT TEMP OF 60,3F AND INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED FRESH TUNA STEAK AT TEMP OF 69.8F TO 70.1F INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER,WHICH MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40.2F.SUSHI COOLER MAINTAIN TEMP OF 37.8F; COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 14,VALUE 200 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: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SUCH AS:GARBAGE CANS,PICK UP DELIVERED BOXES AND STORE THEM,WIPING DOWN TABLES AND COOLERS,THAN GOING BACK TO WORK STATION WITHOUT HAND WASHING GLOVED HANDS AND MADE A SUSHI ROLL ,A READY TO EAT FOOD.EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HAND PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK,BEHIND THE FRONT PREP /SUSHI AREA ALSO REAR PREP/DISH ROOM AREA.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE ALSO ON ICE CUBES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUCT TAPE ON HANDLE OF THE TWO DOOR RACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE SUSHI COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMARTMENT SINKS. ALSO INSIDE THE FURNACE STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO 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: DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS AND HOOD DUCT INSIDE THE DINING ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.NEED TO PROVIDE
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Sep 4, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 50.8F, TOFU AT 47.7F, CHICKEN AT 49.4F, CREAM CHEESE AT 44F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 130# WORTH APPROXIMATELY $450. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. OBSERVED 3 DRAIN FLIES ON THE WALL OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE RUSTED UTENSIL HOLDER ATTACHED TO THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 12, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BEVERAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BEVERAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC)
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Nov 5, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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 SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA, LIVE ROACH ON TOP OF OUTLET UNDER SUSHI COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. ROACH ACTIVITY NOTED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS(GREASE BUILDUP), COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BEVERAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BEVERAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN LOWER WALL UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN SUSHI PREP AREA. CLEAN ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA(FOOD DEBRIS). REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS(DUST BUILDUP).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP, BEVERAGE AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 21, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sprayer at three compartment not maintained. Instructed to intall holder to keep sprayer above water level.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside rear prep cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
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Dec 4, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AN REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES WERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: THE ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED,INVERTED INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Nov 20, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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: FOUND THE REAR DOOR TO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALLOWING A PEN TO GO THRU BOTTOM CENTER OF SAID DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF,MAINTAIN SAID DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CUSTOMER ADVISORY SIGN HAVE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AND ATTACHED FOOD EQUIPMENTS AT REAR DISHMACHINE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AN REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES WERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: THE ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED,INVERTED INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 26, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nori Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nori Chicago on file is from Aug 1, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nori Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Nori Chicago.
Has Nori Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nori Chicago have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nori 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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