FITTINGLY DELICIOUS, LLC.
3939 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 14 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 42025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING
3-304.12 OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE INSIDE OF ICE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SMOOTHIE BAR, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELD, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
6-501.14 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 252025FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE INSIDE OF ICE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT SMOOTHIE BAR HANDSINK/TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN HAND WASHING SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND UTILIZE ALTERNATIVE HANDSINK USE UNTIL PLUMBING IS CORRECTED. HAND WASHING SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND RECYCLING BINS WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. RECOMMENDED INCREASED PICKUP FREQUENCY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX., WOOD, CRATES, TRASH). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SMOOTHIE BAR, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
APR 32024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT COOKING AREA NOT ATTACHED TO WALL. REATTACH SOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE STORED NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD TO PROTECT ICE MACHINE FROM CONTAMINATION. NO CHEMICALS CAN BE STORED ON OR ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOUND ON WATER INTAKE LINES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
MAR 222024FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT COOKING AREA NOT ATTACHED TO WALL. REATTACH SOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL FOOD PREP AREA CREATED INCLUDING ICE MACHINE, BLENDERS FOR SMOOTHIES REFRIGERTIONS UNITS. OBSERVED ADDITIONAL FOOD PREPP AREA INSTALLED WITH NO ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK DEDICATED SOLELY TO HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE STORED NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD TO PROTECT ICE MACHINE FROM CONTAMINATION. NO CHEMICALS CAN BE STORED ON OR ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOUND ON WATER INTAKE LINES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 4/24/23 INSPECTION #2574833 #47 INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR AND TOP SIDE OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMUATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.#55 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH/CORNER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #57 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
APR 242023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR AND TOP SIDE OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH/CORNER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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JUL 122022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
6-501.19--OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JUL 72022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.8F.OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS AT 57.9 F,LIQUID EGGS AT 57.1 F,COOKED SLICED VEGETABLES AT 57.0 F.FURTHERMORE,OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT FRONT COUNTER SHELF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:CHICKEN AT 78.8 F-80.0 F,RICE AT 74.7 F-80.1 F,COOKED BROCCOLI AND ZUCCHINI AT 75.6 F,POTATOES AT 77.1 F,TURKEY AT 76.1 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT (TCS FOODS) AT 135 F OR ABOVE AND ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41 F OR BELOW.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $230.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.8F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS EGGS AND COOKED SLICED VEGETABLES ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41 F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.WALK-IN-COOLER TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.(NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
DEC 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE LIGHT BULBS IN THE LIGHT FIXTURES.
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EAST WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM INSPECTION ON 12/14/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 162021FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HVAC UNIT, BEHIND THE TOILET AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE EAST WASHROOM, IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WEST WASHROOM, BEHIND THE DISPLAY COOLERS NEXT TO THE FRONT COUNTER, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
REPAIR THE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE DOOR TO THE EAST WASHROOM.
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE LIGHT BULBS IN THE LIGHT FIXTURES.
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EAST WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
SEP 292020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP EXTERIOR WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP.
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS MISSING ABOVE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS WHERE NEEDED.
APR 22018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A DATE LABEL. COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
APR 102017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MOP SINK BACK FLOW DEVICE BROKEN ALSO MENS WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN.
APR 52017FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA 1-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER OFF AT THIS TIME (BEING REPAIRED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN ON SAID COOLERS WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES AT 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
MOP SINK BACK FLOW DEVICE BROKEN ALSO MENS WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN.
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