Northern City
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2022
67
Score
Going back to 2012, Northern City has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 19, 2022. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Northern City dates to Sep 19, 2022.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 14 times.
Northern City's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Sep 19, 2022
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aug 25, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP TO TOP AND SIDES OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDSINK LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF HAND DRYING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON TO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF THE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jan 6, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN-UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2288282 ON 5-6-19:58-INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWER LINES NOT SHEILDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN WAIT STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, BEVERAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN DINING, PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS, ACCUMULATED MOLD ON WALLS NEAR WASHROOM IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, MISSING BASBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL WALLS AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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May 6, 2019
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED FROM THE SHIELDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE LARGE GREASE RECEPTOR IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE SUB PUMP LOCATED IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND HAVE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 7, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED FROM THE SHIELDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE LARGE GREASE RECEPTOR IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE SUB PUMP LOCATED IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT FROM CORNER TO CORNER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND HAVE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 5, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 0 PPM CHEMICAL READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. FOUND NO SANITIZER FLOWING THROUGH THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE CHLORINE SOLUTION MUST BE AT 100PPM AT ALL TIMES DURING THE DISH WASHING PROCESS AT THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO FAX A LETTER TO 312 746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND REPAIRED TO HAVE THE TAG REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE THREE COMP SINK UNTIL TAG REMOVED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED FROM THE SHIELDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE LARGE GREASE RECEPTOR IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE SUB PUMP LOCATED IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND HAVE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 8, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, AND CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP. WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN NEED OD DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT HOT LINE OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING AND LIGHT PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER TO PROVIDE FOR BETTER FOOD STORAGE.
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Apr 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ON PREP TABLE. CLEAN SHELF IN BASEMENT WHERE FLOUR AND SUGAR STORED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN AREA WHERE NOODLES ARE PREPPED IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET WHEN DONE USING.
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Aug 19, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND BASEMENT'S PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINS, UNFINISHED CONCRETE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE SURFACE THATS EASILIY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER TRACES ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR MACHINE SO PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IS REGISTERED ON TEST STRIPS.MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRD FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND BLADE. 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: WALL BEHIND BASEMENT'S PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINS, UNFINISHED CONCRETE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE SURFACE THATS EASILIY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 15, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER UNITS IN NON FOOD GRADE BAGS; INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DEEP FRYER, THE BURNER UNIT NEXT TO THE FRYER AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE WOK STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SWEEP FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND STORED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND FRYER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPLATTER FROM COOKING. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THAT REAR ROOM.
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MAY NOT STORE CUTTING UTENSILS BETWEEN REACH IN COOLERS. MUST STORE IN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT, LARGE CAN OPENER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE CLEAN UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT BASEMENT, REAR NOODLE AREA AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST ADD SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 22, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK FROM BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.BASEMENT NOT FINISHED AND NOT SUITABLE FOR DISHWASHING. ALSO, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER SEWER PIPE. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL WALLS IN BASEMENT (PAINT)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Northern City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Northern City on file is from Sep 19, 2022. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Northern City?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Northern City.
Has Northern City's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Northern City have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Northern City 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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