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NIU B Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NIU B 888 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
June 7, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2304669
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI FISH, PORK) INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS, PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT'S NAMES AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER PREP COOLERS AND UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE LOCATED ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE SUSHI FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM, HOT WATER PRESSURE MUST BE INCREASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM, HOT WATER PRESSURE MUST BE INCREASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections