SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FOREVER YOGURT.

BEAT. 40/100

1924 W NORTH AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 17, 2014 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER(FOOD DEBRIS).

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SOFT SERVE MACHINES(SPILLS).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.

MAY 30
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER(FOOD DEBRIS).

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SOFT SERVE MACHINES(SPILLS).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.

OCT 24
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* 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

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

STORAGE CLEANED BEHIND COUNTER.

OCT 15
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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

SERIOUSDocumentation & 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

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

STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEANED.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHTS INSIDE MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS.

AUG 3
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORFacility 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

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JUN 25
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 22
2010
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
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 HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE MACHINES AS REQUIRED.

JUN 17
2010
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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.

SERIOUSDocumentation & 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.

MAY 18
2010
FAILED
0 violations

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