Nouveau Tavern
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2015
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Score
Nouveau Tavern has been inspected eight times since 2011. Nouveau Tavern was last inspected on Feb 6, 2015. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at Nouveau Tavern is from Feb 6, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1522493 DATED 1/30/15 #18-FOUND REVOLVING FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED WITH OVER 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. AND ONE OF THE DOOR SWEEP IS MISSING. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090. MANAGER HAS NO RECEIPT TO SHOW ME REGARDING THE ORDER OF THE DOOR SWEEP. MANAGER CALLED THE OWNER TO BUY DOOR SWEEP AND FIXED THE DOOR DURING INSPECTION. DOOR IS NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.
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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: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES BEHIND THE BACK BAR. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN,(CAULK WORN OUT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER DOOR WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT DISH/PREP AREA . MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT HARBORADE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 30, 2015
Routine
9 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 REVOLVING FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED WITH OVER 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. AND ONE OF THE DOOR SWEEP IS MISSING. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING 3 DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES BEHIND THE BACK BAR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN,(CAULK WORN OUT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER DOOR WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT DISH/PREP AREA . MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT HARBORAGE.
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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 THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 2, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY UTENSILS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA GUN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN, ICE SCOOPS LEFT ON ICE CUBES AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DISPENSERS AND KEEP SCOOPS OFF ICE CUBES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT BASEMENT ICE MAKERS AREA AND BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE AT FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER KITCHEN'S 3-COMP SINK, LOOSE FAUCETS AT BAR AND SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2014
Non-Inspection
No violations found.
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Apr 19, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, LIME AND DARK FILM BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: POWEDER SOAP BUCKET NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS/FREEZERS MUST HAVE DATES/LABELS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE 4-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER, MUST ADDRESS. CRACKED SUSHI COOLER DOORS, AT SUSHI BAR, MUST BE REPLACED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES AT THE SUSHI BAR, UNDER ALL SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN & AROUND CORNERS OF PREP STATIONSMUST BE KEPT CLEAN, DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS ABOVE & BELOW PREP OR DISHWASHING SINKS AT PREP STATIONS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/SPILLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB IS OUT IN LIQUOR DRY STORAGEE ROOM (BASEMENT), MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 20, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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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. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINERS ON TOP OF THE WINE STORAGE RACKS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE KNIFE RACK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK CAN HOLD WATER.
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Jun 17, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. A PLUMBER WAS ONSITE TO ROD OUT THE DRAIN BEFORE THE INSPECTION HAD OCCURED AND WAS THERE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ROD OUT AND REPAIR THE DRAIN SO THAT WASTE WATER BACKUP DOES NOT OCCUR ON THE PREP AREA FLOOR. NO FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RESTAURANT CLOSED VOLUNTARILY DURING THE INSPECTION TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. DR. LOHFF AND SUPERVISOR SALAZAR WERE NOTIFIED. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED DUE TO THE PROBLEM BEING REPAIRED BEFORE THE INSPECTION HAD OCCURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. THE ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP, SIDES AND WHEELS OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTDOOR GRABGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINERS ON TOP OF THE WINE STORAGE RACKS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE KNIFE RACK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK CAN HOLD WATER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nouveau Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nouveau Tavern on file is from Feb 6, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nouveau Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Nouveau Tavern.
Has Nouveau Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nouveau Tavern have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nouveau Tavern 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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