SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FOREVER YOGURT.

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2741 N ELSTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 27, 2017 · passed

3 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 27
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

OCT 13
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

STILL NO NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (YOGURT, CUT FRUITS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRONT PREP CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE FLOORS DRAINS THROUGH OUT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE I COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 5
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 59F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-30 LBS OF ASSORTED FLAVORS OF SMART FRUITS (OPEN) WITH LABEL THAT SAYS REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING 60.2F AT ABOUT $380.00,28 LBS OF ASSORTED FLAVORS OF POPPING PEARLS (BOBA) ALSO WITH KEEP REFRIGERATED LABELS 60.9F AT ABOUT $69.00, 4 LBS OF CHEESE CAKE 50F AT ABOUT $20.00, 3 LBS OF COOKIE DOUGH 56.7F AT ABOUT $18.00, 5 LBS OF PINEAPPLE(SLICED) 62.1F AT ABOUT 10.00, 3 LBS OF CUT FRUITS(RASPBERRY)63.1 AT ABOUT $8.00. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 73 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $505.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (YOGURT, CUT FRUITS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRONT PREP CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE FLOORS DRAINS THROUGH OUT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE I COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 15
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED A BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER EXPOSED HANDSINK. EMPLOYEES STATED THAT IT HAD BEEN BROKEN ALL DAY. ONLY OTHER EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES IS NOT CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT HANDSINK THUS LEADING TO POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES: RINSING HANDS IN WATER AND NOT PROPERLY WASHING AFTER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION (CASH HANDLING, CLEANING, ETC). FACILITY REMOVED SOAP CONTAINER FROM DISPENSER IN ORDER TO POUR SOAP MANUALLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

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

ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 3:00PM FOR INSPECTION. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (YOGURT, CUT FRUIT, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

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

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CEILING FROM THE VENTILATION COVER BEHIND THE DOOR SEPARATING FRONT AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN DUST DEBRIS OFF OF VENT COVER ON CEILING ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

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AUG 27
2013
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 23
2013
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

MUST PROVIDE SOAP, PAPER, TISSUE IN PREP AREAS, AND WASH ROOMS,

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NO SHIELD AT SOFT SERVE DISPENSING UNITS, AND NO BARRIER AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING, MUST PROVIDE,

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

PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT UP TO DATE WITH ALL DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE BOOK, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., MUST PROVIDE,

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE,

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

NO CITY CERT. AVAILABLE, MUST PROVIDE ACTUAL COPY OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT,

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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