Blue Door Farm Stand Too
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-10-20 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2024-07-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBOARGE.
2024-07-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SUCH AS SCRAMBLED EGGS GREEN LINE WRAP BREAKFAST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOOD CAN BE ORDER RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND L...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBOARGE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/29/23 INSPECTION REPORT#2587553 VIOLATION#55 OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF GROUT. GROUT FLOORS IN THE MAIN COOKING AREA AND RESTORE THE SURFACE OF THE FLOOR TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. PRIORITY...
2023-12-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF GROUT. GROUT FLOORS IN THE MAIN COOKING AREA AND RESTORE THE SURFACE OF THE FLOOR TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PROVIDE PROOF OF ANSI-APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2022-03-01 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE ELEVATED SHELVES
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPLACE
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVER FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM, NEED TO PROVIDE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN WALLS AND MOP SINK MUST BE REPLACED. HOLES ON SOUTH WALLS AT STAIRCASE USED FOR STORAGE MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BUILD UP DUST AT CEILING FAN IN PREP AREA AND AIR CONDITION VENT COVER BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2021-12-09 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED TO HAVE LABEL INCLUDING NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY PACKAGED, INGREDIENT LIST, COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT CUSTOMER AREAS LEADING TO FOOD PREP. TILES ARE CRACKED. ALL CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPLACED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
2020-07-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-06-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 17 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE is present at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT during all hours of operation. PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED CERTIFIED MANAG...
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED: CHICKEN,SOUPS,CUT AVOCADOS ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. CERTIFIED MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AFTER HE WAS INFORMED OF THE INSPE...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL HAND-SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PARER TOWELS, PER CITY CODE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE: IN FRONT OF IT 4 CRATES FULL OF RAW POTATOES ON TOP OF THAT A CUTTING BOARD WITH A POT WITH POTATOES INSIDE AND A KNIFE BY THE POT. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER REMOVED MENTIONED ITEMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FROM TWO PREP COOLER: SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 47.3 TO 51.6F; SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 52F; COOKED DICED RED PEPPERS AT TEMP 55.4F; FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51F; BLUE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.5F; CUT GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED CHICKEN). FOOD DISCARDED. POUNDS 5,VALUE 10 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND TWO PREP COOLERS WITH ADEQUATE AIR TEMP: 47F TO 53F. COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED BOTH UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
THERMOMETERS ARE BROKEN IN TWO DIFFERENT COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL BROWNIES AND COOKIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES TO WIPE CUTTING BOARDS BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN LID AT (EAST) PREP COOLER,NORTH PREP COOLER DOORS ARE REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND TAPE,MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DOORS AND LID TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS SET AND POTS BEING WASHED. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
2019-09-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL HAND-SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PARER TOWELS, PER CITY CODE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL BROWNIES AND COOKIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT OF WINDOW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FOR WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISH-WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POST FOR PUBLIC VIEWING FROM PAST INSPECTION ON 3/2/2018. INSTRUCTED TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
2018-03-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 4 ▾
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/1/17 REPORT#2059394 NOT POSTED AT THE PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(b).
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
2017-06-01 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON ALL PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES PRESENT. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN CEILING/WALL VENT IN FRONT WAITING AREA, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TI MAINTAIN.
2016-06-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON LOWER LEFT DOOR OF 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER .
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE NEAR HAND SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
2016-06-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 4- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. LENTIL SOUP 6/2/16 AT 70.1F,1DOZEN OF POOLED EGG WHITES 6/3/16 AT 46.0F,5LBS. COOKED POTATOES 6/6/16 AT 51.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER....
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO DRY HANDS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK DURING INSPECTIO...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND A STRONG SMELL OF RODENT URINE.ALSO BASEMENT DOOR HAS A APPX. "1" OPENING LOWER LEFT SIDE OF DOOR.MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON LOWER LEFT DOOR OF 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER .
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE NEAR HAND SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS,STAIRS AND REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR HALLWAY AND IN BASEMENT.
2015-10-22 Pass License CRITICAL 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF STOVE AND OVEN RACKS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. DEGREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ITEMS IN BASEMENT. BASEMENT NEEDS TO KEPT CLEANED AND ORGANIZED TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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