Chicago
41
BEAT

Freddies

701 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616 · Chinatown · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
41/100

Mixed record — 2 of 9 inspections passed

Inspections
9
2 passed
Last Inspected
2013-07-24
Pass Rate
22%
3 failures
Score
41/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2013-07-24
Failed 3 inspections (2011, 2010, 2010)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 8 inspections
Food Storage & Handling issues found across 6 inspections
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Sanitation minor 23×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
2013-07-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE UTENSILS WITH NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REWASH, RINSE AND SANITZE UTENSILS WHEN HOT WATER IS RESTORED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE

critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER HEATER IN POOR REPAIR. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO CORRECT HOT WATER TANK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO HOT WATER ON SITE

minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT PREP AREA. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

2012-12-07 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE.(CHECK VALVES)

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVES(CLOTHES, TOOLS,ETC.)

2011-11-25 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT FOOD STORAGE AREAS BASEMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLKOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.(CHECK VALVE)

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

2011-03-17 Fail Short Form Fire-Complaint
8
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Food Temperature

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

REPLACE WORN WOOD SHELVES AT PIZZA PREP AREA. REPLACE WORN TOILET SEAT COVER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM INSIDE PREP COOLER. REMOVE CLOTH LINING FROM UTENSIL STORAGE WOOD SHELF AT PIZZA PREP AREA. REPAIR COVERS AT TOP COMPARTMENT OF C...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT REAR PIZZA PREP AREA. CLEAN PIZZA CARDBOARD STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN COMPRESSORS UNDER REFRIGERATORS IN PIZZA PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AT REAR PREP AREA.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AROUND FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE DARK STAINS. PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR FLOOR SECTION AT...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CAULK WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT PIZZA PREP AREA AND AT VENTILATION HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH COLD RUNNING WATER FOR SCOOPS USED FOR ICE CREAM AND ITALIAN ICE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

2011-03-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
9
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND TAGGED (HELD FOR INSPECTION) ON 09/27/10 EQUIPMENT (FREEZERS BEING USED TO STORE ICE CREAM AND ITALIAN ICE) AT REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND INSTALL REQUIRED PLUMBING FOR S...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Food Temperature

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

REPLACE WORN WOOD SHELVES AT PIZZA PREP AREA. REPLACE WORN TOILET SEAT COVER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM INSIDE PREP COOLER. REMOVE CLOTH LINING FROM UTENSIL STORAGE WOOD SHELF AT PIZZA PREP AREA. REPAIR COVERS AT TOP COMPARTMENT OF C...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT REAR PIZZA PREP AREA. CLEAN PIZZA CARDBOARD STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN COMPRESSORS UNDER REFRIGERATORS IN PIZZA PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AT REAR PREP AREA.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AROUND FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE DARK STAINS. PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR FLOOR SECTION A...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CAULK WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT PIZZA PREP AREA AND AT VENTILATION HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH COLD RUNNING WATER FOR SCOOPS USED FOR ICE CREAM AND ITALIAN ICE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

2010-09-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED UPON RE-INSPECTION FROM INSPECTION #413595 ...

2010-09-17 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
6
serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #285283 NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/03/2010: #34 INSTRU...

minor Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-SEE VIOLATION #29.

minor Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-SEE VIOLATION #29.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-SEE VIOLATION #29.

minor Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-SEE VIOLATION #29.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-SEE VIOLATION #29.

2010-09-03 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FO...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN COMPRESSORS UNDER/BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS AT REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREAS AS NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN ALL PIPING, CONDUITS, WIRES, AT WALL AND CEILING IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP, CLEAN CEILING PANELS AT REAR PREP AREA AND SOILED CEILING ...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM USED FOR MILK SHAKES AND ITALIAN ICE FLAVORS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE ITALIAN ICE TOP LOADING TAYLOR MACHINE-UNUSED AT T...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM BASEMENT AND 1ST. FLOOR, REMOVE ITEMS FROM BLOCKING AND INSIDE MOP SINK AT FRONT AREA TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.

2010-06-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND WHITE BULK CONTAINER STORING AU JUS/GRAVY INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPAERATURE OF 57.5F. MANAGER STATES PRODUCT WAS PREPARED 06/13/10. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. ...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSING HANDS INSIDE BUC...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND IMPROPER STORAGE OF RAW CHICKEN ABOVE OPEN CONTAINER OF CHERRY TOMATOES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AND UNCOVERED CONTAINER O...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND LABEL/DATE READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS I.E. CHEESE, LUNCHMEAT, AND SALADS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR AT CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES TO STORE ITEMS-REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT. DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF ...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD, FILTERS, LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD, VENT COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND COMPRESSORS UNDER/BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND SODA DISPENSER NOZZLES, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR O...

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS AT REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREAS AS NEEDED. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PR...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN ALL PIPING, CONDUITS, WIRES, AT WALL AND CEILING IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP, CLEAN CEILING PANELS AT REAR PREP AREA AND SOILED CEILI...

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. PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN WALK-IN FREEZ...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM USED FOR MILK SHAKES AND ITALIAN ICE FLAVORS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE ITALIAN ICE TOP LOADING TAYLOR MACHINE-UNUSED AT T...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM BASEMENT AND 1ST. FLOOR, REMOVE ITEMS FROM BLOCKING AND INSIDE MOP SINK AT FRONT AREA TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.

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