Forever Yogurt
1924 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
Troubled record — failed 4 of 9 inspections for other, pest activity
Last Inspected
2014-06-17
What You Should Know
✓ 3 consecutive passes, most recently 2014-06-17
⚠ Failed 4 inspections (2013, 2010, 2010...)
⚠ Other issues found across 2 inspections
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
📋 Documentation & Training serious 3×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 2×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 2×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 1×
🧼 Employee Hygiene critical 1×
Inspection History
2014-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Consultation 5 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER(FOOD DEBRIS).
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SOFT SERVE MACHINES(SPILLS).
minor Food Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.
minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
2014-05-30 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 6 ▾
serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN SOFT SERVE YOGURT PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER(FOOD DEBRIS).
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SOFT SERVE MACHINES(SPILLS).
minor Food Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.
minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
2013-10-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT THIS TIME ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED/FROZEN YOGURT.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STORAGE CLEANED BEHIND COUNTER.
CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PET CONTROL. 13-LIVE INSECTS/GNATS ON PREMISES.MUST CONTACT PEST CO FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(ICE CREAM,CUTTING FRUIT).ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEANED.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS INSIDE MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS.
2 ▾
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR
minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER
2010-06-25 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
2010-06-22 Fail License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
critical Other
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. PREMISES HAS 7 FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THEM. EACH MACHINE MUST H...
CRITICAL 2 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST BE INSTALLED.
serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION.
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