FOREVER YOGURT - LOGAN SQUARE.

Chicago Health Dept

2741 N ELSTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

6 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2021.

Last inspected May 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
33
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 4
2021
PASS 1 violation
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 21
2020
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (YOGURT AND SMOOTHIES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 9 GALLONS OF SOFT SERVE YOGURT MIX AT 62.4F. THE YOGURT WAS SITTING IN LUKEWARM STANDING WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 9 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $50. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF YOGURT MIX IMPROPERLY THAWING IN LUKEWARM STANDING WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

SEP 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

Minor Food Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT COLD HOLDING BAR

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AT YOGURT MACHINES

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AT YOGURT MACHINES AND WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA

SEP 5
2019
FAIL 17 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE (YOGURT) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MUST BE ON SITE AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL BLACK REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Food Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT COLD HOLDING BAR.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN SPOUTS SHOOT OF TOPPING DISPENSER.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EXISTING PLUMBING AT WALL FOR STAFF TOILET THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM WALL IN 1 OF 2 TOILET ROOMS.MUST REINSTALL TOILET AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDER FRONT HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AT YOGURT MACHINES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AT YOGURT MACHINES AND WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CUPS AND BOWLS FROM TOILETROOM AND STORE IN A SANITARY MANNER.

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DEC 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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