NOOKIES ON WELLS INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPER RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ON SITE. HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIR DURING INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 05/16/17 REPORT#2050462 NOT CORRECTED.#33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS; MICROWAVE, PREP COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA. ALL STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND IN SERVERS BEVERAGE STATION. CLEAN WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, STOVE, GRILL AND SLICER IN MAIN PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. 35 MUST CLEAN WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA, GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS, EXCESSIVE GREASE PRESENT. REPAIR STAINED CEILING IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 36 MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 38 MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMP SINKS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROEPRLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROEPRLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONATINERS IN BASEMET REAR STORAGE AREA.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE LID AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA, BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND DISHWAHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GRASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR 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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.