The Northman
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2019
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Score
Public records show 13 inspections at The Northman stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 15, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The Northman's record stops at Jul 15, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Northman is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jul 15, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Jul 2, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- RICE AT 58.6 F, BEEF PATTIES AT 58.0 , MINCED PEAS AT 58.0, TOFU AT 58.1 F, CHORIZO AT 58.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPEREATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND SAUTEE REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 58.0 F, FOUND BEEF BURGERS, RICE, ETC. HELD INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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May 1, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: SOME ITEMS MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING POLICY. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FUSE BOX ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 6, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE BASEMENT 1 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 29, 2017
Recent Inspection
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHICH USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. ALSO,OBSERVED AN EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE SAID ICE MACHINE,MUST BE RELOCATED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 FIRST FLOOR/BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND AT THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM LOWER SHELVINGS AT BASEMENT PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF ALL KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS,POTATO PEELER,SHELVINGS IN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT BULB AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND AT BASEMENT PREP 1 DOOR COOLER MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BROKEN SINK STOPPER FOR THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 27, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED DONER KABOB(GROUNDED CHICKEN,GROUNDED BEEF,GROUNDED LAMB) AT 45.4F,CARAMELIZED COOKED CARAMALIZED ONION AT 47.7F.ALSO,FOUND COOKED ONION SOUP AT 45.6F STORED INSIDE THE FIRST FLOOR PREP LINE COOLER.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 75 POUNDS OF FOODS WORTH $295.00 AS STATED PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHICH USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. ALSO,OBSERVED AN EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE SAID ICE MACHINE,MUST BE RELOCATED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 FIRST FLOOR/BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND AT THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM LOWER SHELVINGS AT BASEMENT PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF ALL KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS,POTATO PEELER,SHELVINGS IN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT BULB AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND AT BASEMENT PREP 1 DOOR COOLER MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BROKEN SINK STOPPER FOR THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 30, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS, DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLERS COMPRESSORS AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN COVER DAMAGED/MISSING PARTS OF COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID DAMAGED FLOOR DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL/CEILING AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT BASEMENT PREP BY SLICER. MUST CLEAN/PAINT WALL AND CEILING AROUND SLICER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED OUTSIDE OF BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SMALL BOTTLE BRUSH TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SMALL NECK WATER BOTTLES ON PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE AT THE DOOR FRAME NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL 3-COMP SINK STOPPER FOR THE BASEMENT 3-COMP SINK.ONLY FOUND 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS. MUST ALWAYS HAVE 3.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER/BETTER ORGANIZE THE VENT ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND THE SMALL REAR GARDEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE.FOUND ABOVE AREAS EXTREMELY CLUTERRED WITH VARIOUS ITEMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF, SERVERS, BARTENDERS, DISH WASHERS AND ANY OTHER STAFF WHO CLEANS AND SANITIZES FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 20, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR COOLERS HAS A BUILD-UP OF ENCRUSTED FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, TOP PART, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. ALSO MAINTAIN/REPAIR INTERIOR OF TOP AND BOTTOM PART OF THE UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER PIPE HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE OFFICE AND WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR,IN BASEMENT AREA. GAP BASEBOARD WALL BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PROVIDE BASEBOARD WALL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNEVEN AND DIRTY WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED AND REPAINT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: A LOT OF GAPS ON WALLS AND WOOD PANELS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED BAR AREA, PREP AND BASEMENT.ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES MUST BE SEALED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO WORKING VENTILATION PROVIDED IN MEN'S WASH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP/DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA.
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May 15, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, SLICER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING FROM BASEMENT PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WEST WALL SAME AREA. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINKS AND REPAIR FAUCETS FOR EXPOSED SINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR OF BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Apr 5, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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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. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, SLICER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING FROM BASEMENT PREP TABLE.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WEST WALL SAME AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINKS AND REPAIR FAUCETS FOR EXPOSED SINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR OF BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Apr 26, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY CONTAMINANT,DUST,ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE WAIT STATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT TO PROTECT THE CANNED AND PACKAGED FOODS STORED IN THE SHELVING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE CUSTOMER WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND THERMOMETER MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Jun 7, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN 1ST. FLR, EXTERIOR OF THE CHAR GILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN BASEMENT UP-RIGHT REACH IN FREEZER.
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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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE CHAR GRILL AND FRYER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED THE 1ST.FLR NOZZLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Northman last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Northman on file is from Jul 15, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Northman?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at The Northman.
Has The Northman's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Northman have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Northman 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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