Uncle Nell's
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2014
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Uncle Nell's stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 10, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Uncle Nell's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 10, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited six times.
Uncle Nell's scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Nov 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE 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 REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN TO CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED OPENING INTO THE WALLS AT THE REAR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS.
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May 24, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF EXHAUST INSIDE OF BBQ PIT AND INTERIOR OF PIT TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN VENTS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE MOLD AND UNIT IS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL BY REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE CRACKED. PAINT WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS REMOVED. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN WASHROOM TOILET AND SINK. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO CLUTTER OF OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT:- REMOVE OR REPAIR THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER , 3 ONE DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZERS,STOVE,STEAMTABLE AND SMALL REFRIGEATOR SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Aug 14, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF EXHAUST INSIDE OF BBQ PIT AND INTERIOR OF PIT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE MOLD; UNIT IS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE NOTED, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. SWEEP IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL BY REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE CRACKED. PAINT WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS REMOVED. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN WASHROOM TOILET AND SINK. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AT THREE COMP SINK IN FRONT UNDER FIRST COMPARTMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DISPOSE OF USED STANDING WASTEWATER IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOPHEAD UPWARD TO DRY.
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Oct 5, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF EXHAUST OVER PIT; DUST OBSERVED. PAINT EXTERIOR OF HOODED CANOPY OVER FRYERS.
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Feb 23, 2011
Complaint
2 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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM OCT. 2010 WAS CORRECTED. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYER CABINETS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 28, 2010
Complaint
2 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. MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AT SLIDING DOOR COOLER, REAR PREP AREA
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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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRONT PREP AREA
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Aug 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 26, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Must clean:reach in cooler and fanguards,deep fryers,b.b.q.pit,underside of prep table,ceiling fans,hood,spider webs from ceiling.Must defrost upright freezer.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Must remove and keep dry:Water from basement floor.Must seal,repair or replace:Damaged concrete floor in lobby,hole in floor behind cooler,damaged and missing floor tiles in office,toilet room,prep areas.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.Must seal,repair or replace:All openings around pipes and wires leading into walls and ceiling,front door lower trim in poor repair,damaged ceiling tiles,upper wall.Must scrape and paint:peeling paint on walls and wallbases throughout.Must clean:walls throughout.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.Must provide:lights and shields and end caps.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.Must repair or replace:Leaky faucet at both 3-compartment sink,low hot water pressure at hand sink.Must caulk:Handsink in toilet room.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.Must provide:Thermometers for all cold holding units and probe.
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Jul 15, 2010
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Must repair or replace:Damaged cutting boards,damaged gasket on chest freezers,glass damaged on sliding glass door,fanguard in sliding glass door is loose,missing outlet cover in office.Must paint or remove:Rust from lower shelf of prep table,peeling paint on shelving units at service counter.Invert utensils. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Must clean:reach in cooler and fanguards,deep fryers,b.b.q.pit,underside of prep table,ceiling fans,hood,spider webs from ceiling.Must defrost upright freezer.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Must remove and keep dry:Water from basement floor.Must seal,repair or replace:Damaged concrete floor in lobby,hole in floor behind cooler,damaged and missing floor tiles in office,toilet room,prep areas.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.Must seal,repair or replace:All openings around pipes and wires leading into walls and ceiling,front door lower trim in poor repair,damaged ceiling tiles,upper wall.Must scrape and paint:peeling paint on walls and wallbases throughout.Must clean:walls throughout.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.Must provide:lights and shields and end caps.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.Must repair or replace:Leaky faucet at both 3-compartment sink,low hot water pressure at hand sink.Must caulk:Handsink in toilet room.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.Must provide:Thermometers for all cold holding units and probe.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.Must elevate:Articles off of floor in basement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Nell's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Nell's on file is from Nov 10, 2014. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Nell's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Uncle Nell's.
Has Uncle Nell's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Nell's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Uncle Nell's 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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