Northern City

742 W 31St St, Chicago, IL 60616
Other
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2022
67
Score
Medium Risk

NORTHERN CITY INC., located at 742 W 31St St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on September 19, 2022, resulting in a score of 67. The inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues related to wiping cloths and in-use utensil storage. Across fourteen scored inspections, NORTHERN CITY INC. has primarily maintained a low-risk status.

14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2022
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Aug 25, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
50
Jan 6, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
55
May 6, 2019
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 7, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Mar 5, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
52
Feb 8, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 19, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 15, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 9, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 22, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Sep 19, 2022 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE OPEN FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER OR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL IN USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER WHEN NOT IN USE. ALL KNIVES MUST BE IN KNIFE HOLDER NOT BETWEEN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. THE SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, TABLE LEGS AND HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)