Nostalgia — Kavkaz
Last inspected: Jul 19, 2016
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Inspectors have visited Nostalgia — Kavkaz five times, with records going back to 2015. Nostalgia — Kavkaz was last inspected on Jul 19, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 19, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up four times.
Nostalgia — Kavkaz's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jul 19, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 7, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 06/29/2016, REPORT #1937837, VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: #18: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPON NEXT VISIT WITH UP TO DATE REPORTS AND A COMPLETED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, #22: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON LAST REPORT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-42-090.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, (BEEF DUMPLING AND POTATOES), AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AND STORAGE ARES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN PREP AREA HAS FOOD SPLASHES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS,
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
8 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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPON NEXT VISIT WITH UP TO DATE REPORTS AND A COMPLETED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, (BEEF DUMPLING AND POTATOES), AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON LAST REPORT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-010 (B)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AND STORAGE ARES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN PREP AREA HAS FOOD SPLASHES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS,
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Dec 2, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOPS) OFF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 30, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND RESIDENTIAL TYPE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE COMMERCIAL TYPE DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN REAR PREP/COOKING/DISH WASHING AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM IN REAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOPS) OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nostalgia — Kavkaz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nostalgia — Kavkaz on file is from Jul 19, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nostalgia — Kavkaz?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nostalgia — Kavkaz.
Has Nostalgia — Kavkaz's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nostalgia — Kavkaz have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nostalgia — Kavkaz 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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