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Frietkoten

131 N Clinton St Bldg Booth26, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
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61/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
17
10 passed
Last Inspected
2024-07-22
Pass Rate
59%
2 failures
Score
61/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2024-07-22)
Failed 2 inspections (2023, 2021)
Sanitation issues found across 14 inspections
Other issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 14×
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity minor
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Facility Condition minor
2024-07-22 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2023-11-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

2023-11-06 Fail Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

2022-11-10 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2021-12-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

2021-11-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED ON HAND WASHING SINK. NO WATER AVAILABLE WHEN HOT WATER HANDLE TURNED TO ON POSITION. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. MUST HAVE HOT/COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REPAIRED HOT WATER HAN...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON MENU ITEMS OFFERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (FRIED EGGS ). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

critical Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT TURN (NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE); COLD WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT FAUCET STRIPPED. ONCE COLD WATER TURNED ON, UNABLE TO TURN WATER OFF. INSTRUCTED MUST ...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

2020-01-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON MENU ITEMS OFFERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (FRIED EGGS ). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES THAT CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

2019-04-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
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 KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOE EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2018-03-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Observed blocked exposed hand sink. At time of inspection exposed hand sink basin, near prep area was blocked by large cutting board and potato fry press. Informed manager that exposed hand sinks must be accessible at all times to ensure proper hand-...

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

Observed no chemical test kit on site during inspection. Instructed manager to provide chemical test to determine proper concentration level of chemical sanitizing solution. Manager corrected violation at end of inspection. Serious violation #7-3...

minor Chemical Safety

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

Observed pre portioned condiments, ketchup, etc. for sale to public, at front counter display with no labels or dates. Instructed manager that once food is removed from bulk container and pre portioned, labels and dates must be provided. Maintain at ...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed hood filters above flat top grill with excessive grease build-up. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed interior surface of floor drain on bar side of operation, covered with black mold like substance. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

2017-07-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed potentially hazardous foods improperly stored inside prep cooler. Found raw eggs stored above potatoes, onions, cheeses, etc. Must store all raw potentially hazardous foods (raw eggs) below uncooked, non-potentially hazardous and/or ready to...

minor Pest Activity

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

Observed dishes soaking over night in 3 compartment sink on bar side. Observed food debris in strainer of 3 compartment sink on cooking side. Must leave all surfaces clean and dry over night to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Facility unable to provide proof of food handler training for employees. Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees within 30 days of hire. Must maintain records.

2016-12-14 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2016-04-13 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. REPAIR THE FAUCET LEAK. A CART STORING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND INGREDIENTS IS BEING STORED IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDSINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF ...

2015-03-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

2014-12-16 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

2014-04-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND HOOD ABOVE PREP LINE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA. REMOVE WATER UNDER STORAGE CAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK.

2013-11-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.

2012-01-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. A plastic water line is connected to the sink spigot and run...

serious Other

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No valid proof of a certified manager is present at this time, have enough certified managers working to cover your hou...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The hood interior has some dusty greasy buildup inside, clean out the filters. The two door reach in cooler is dirt...

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