FRESHII.

Chicago Health Dept

1166 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

9 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Apr 2019.

Last inspected Apr 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 24

2019

PASS 6 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE COMMODITY IDENTIFIED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA IS INEFFECTIVE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

TOILET IN REST ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 23

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY 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 ONSITE FOR DIARRHEA OR VOMITING EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.

NOV 16

2018

FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS, RICE, MELONS, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY 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 ONSITE FOR DIARRHEA OR VOMITING EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS/RTE FOODS IN PREP & WALK COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD PREPARED AND STORED IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AND INGREDIENT LABELS ON THE CHIA PUDDING BEING SOLD IN THE SELF SERVER COOLER ADJACENT TO THE CASH REGISTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. 3.302.12 MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACK FOR EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES. INCLUDING 2 HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS, 3-COMP SINK, OR IN HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO WASH HANDS AND UNABLE TO WASH AND RINSE DISHES, PER CITY CODE. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 50F TO 60F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER PIPE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.501.114 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO, ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN. 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET . INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.

JAN 31

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 0 violations

JAN 26

2018

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS, 3-COMP SINK OR AND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO HAVE HOT WATER RESTORED ON-SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR COVING ON WALL ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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JAN 5

2018

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVE NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES; THAT INCLUDES EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP, AND HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMMER TO HAVE HOT WATER RESTORED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1989320, DATED 2/17/2017. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #38; NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER TO TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL CORRECT STORAGE RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR COVING ON WALL ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

FEB 17

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES, SINKS NOT SET UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, WASHING DISHES IN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO SET SINKS UP PROPERLY AT ONCE, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

OUTSIDE GROUND AREA BY SHARED GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER TO TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

JUL 27

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

SMALL HOLE NOTED IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL SAME. MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA. REPLACE SAME.

JUL 25

2016

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, 55.0F INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

SMALL HOLE NOTED IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL SAME. MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA. REPLACE SAME.

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