Chicago
44
BEAT

Freshii

26 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
44/100

Mixed record — 8 of 14 inspections passed

Inspections
14
8 passed
Last Inspected
2020-01-07
Pass Rate
57%
3 failures
Score
44/100
BEAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2020-01-07
Failed 3 inspections (2016, 2015, 2014)
Sanitation issues found across 18 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 18×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Other critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2020-01-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. DOCUMENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY F...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN HALLWAY BY TOILET ROOMS LEADING TO MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-02-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN KIT SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD N REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

2018-01-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

Observed broken faucet handle in customer restroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed unfinished wall junction on left side of rear exit door. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dust accumulation on all ventilation covers above front prep and rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed small leak underneath 1 compartment sink, at drain pipe elbow, in rear prep area next ...

2017-03-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature in the open refrigerated shelving unit: 2lbs of Steak @ 47.8F; 2.5lbs of tofu @ 52.5F; 6lbs of spinach @ 51.8F; 1/5lb of kale @ 49.6F-50F; 6lbs of romaine lettuce @ 50.1F-53.6F; ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Found hand washing sink in rear prep area with inadequate hot and cold water pressure. When handles turned on, water flows at a rate of 30 seconds to fill up a 12 ounce cup. Instructed must have adequate water pressure at all hand sinks at all times,...

serious Sanitation

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

Found the following previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1975801, dated 11/21/16: #30 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GOODS (PARFAITS, HARD BOILED EGGS, FRUIT CUPS) FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABLES FOR ALL PREPACKAG...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Found prep sink in front prep area with stripped cold water handle. Water continuously flows when cold water is turned on. Must repair cold water handle to allow cold water to be turned off. Must maintain same.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed coolers without proper thermometer placement. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units. Must maintain same. Operator corrected during inspection.

2016-11-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GOODS (PARFAITS, HARD BOILED EGGS, FRUIT CUPS) FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABLES FOR ALL PREPACKAGED GOODS THAT INCLUDE: NAME OF THE ITEM; LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY WEIGHT; NAME, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE OF MANUF...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE LIP OF THE SMOOTHIE AREA PREP SINK AND THE PREP SURFACE SURROUNDING IT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE GAP. OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE PANINI PRESS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND FOO...

2016-05-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-05-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THE FRONT OPEN FACE COOLER TO BE HOLDING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47-50 DEGREES, WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTI...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EGGS, 50 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$10; CUT MELON, 54 DEGREES, 2LBS/$10; SALADS CONTAINING BEANS, CORN, CHEESE, 51 DEGREES, 3LBS/$24. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE...

critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HOT WATER WAS NOTED AT 62 DEGREES AT THE REAR HANDSINK AND AT 56 DEGREES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 110 DEGREES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK WAS OBSERVED TO BE INOPERABLE BECAUSE THE WATER SUPPLY TO IT HAS BEEN SHUT OFF DUE TO A HEAVY LEAK. INSTRUCTED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND TO U...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PANINI PRESS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ICE IN THE FRUIT FREEZER. I...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED THAT THE HOT WATER AT THE FRONT PREP SINK CANNOT BE TURNED OFF BY THE HANDLE. INSTRUCTE...

2015-12-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR.

2015-02-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

2015-02-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

MULTI USE ITEMS NOT PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. NOTED EMPLOYEE WASH TWO BLENDER CONTAINERS INSIDE OF THE FRONT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USING ONLY DETERGENT AND WATER. THE MULTI USE ITEMS WERE NOT PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN A T...

serious Sanitation

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

FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. NOTED A BAG OF EGGS AND A BAG OF CHICKEN BEING IMPROPERLY REHEATED IN DIRTY STEAM TABLE WATER. MUST PROPERLY REHEAT FOODS IN AN APPROVED MANNER. INSTRUCTED MANAG...

serious Other

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1199579 ON 10/27/2014 NOT CORRECTED. (38)LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CIT...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

2014-11-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

2014-10-27 Fail Canvass
3
serious Chemical Safety

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-26-14 NOT CORRECTED. #30- MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AS WELL AS DATED. PRE-PACKAGED, PREPARED FOODS FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

2014-02-26 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS AND OTHER MULTI USE UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY PREP TABLES,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

2013-07-22 Pass License

No violations found.

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