MAR 29
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ESSENCE MED SPA & WELLNESS CENTER.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
6413 N KINZUA AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 29, 2017 · passed
4 of 7 inspections passed, 3 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
MAR 172017FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 17
2017
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 104.1F) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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
* 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 MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
APR 22014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE JUICER BY THE 3COMP SINK.
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOPER AT THE ICE MACHINE.
AUG 182011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in rear storage room shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vent(ventilation)in rear storage areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.
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.
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FEB 242010FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2010
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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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