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Essence Med Spa & Wellness Center

6413 N Kinzua Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 · Forest Glen · Restaurant · Medium risk
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53/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for pest activity, food temperature

Inspections
7
4 passed
Last Inspected
2017-03-29
Pass Rate
57%
3 failures
Score
53/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2017-03-29)
Failed 3 inspections (2017, 2011, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2017-03-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

2017-03-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. NOTED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 77.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. WARM OR TEMPERED WATER IS DEFINED AT 85F BY THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE). (CDI - MANAGER ADJUSTED WATER TEMPERATURE....

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRONT BOTTOM ENTRANCE AND SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS.--------PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, SHAKES,FRESH JUICES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUS...

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

2014-04-02 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE JUICER BY THE 3COMP SINK.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD PREP STAFF MUST ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS. PREMISES PREPARES COFFEE DRINKS AND JUICE SMOOTHIES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOPER AT THE ICE MACHINE.

2011-08-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-08-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found/observed rat droppings(25 ) in rear storage area in furnace room, behind furnace and hot water heater area in SPA area. Citation Issued#H000072730, with a court date of 10/06/2011, at 400 W Superior in room #112 at 2:00PM.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving, racks not clean need cleaning.Bottom storage shelving in front counter areas need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under storage shelving, rear storage rooms, furnace room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors behind ice machine, under heavy equipment, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Damaged, stained, and missing ceiling tiles in storage room, and bathrooms, shall be replaced.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in rear storage room shall be provided.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vent(ventilation)in rear storage areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Stock items must be stred six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

2010-03-23 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-02-24 Fail License
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Several opening noted on ceiling furnace room and side entry door. Instructed to seal opening on side of door and seal holes around pipes in furnace room.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Drain line from espresso machine and ice machine not properly installed. Instructed to install with drain line having air gap from floor drain.

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Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency. · How we score
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