SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GREEN APPLE CAFE & JUICE BAR.

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200 E RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 3, 2017 · passed

7 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 3
2017
PASSED
0 violations
APR 26
2017
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED ALL DELI MEATS AND CHOPPED VEGETABLES AND FRUITS IN CONTAINERS INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.

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

OBSERVED FANS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM PANINI GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food item not properly dated in reach in cooler in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in reach in cooler in kitchen prep area.

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior surfaces), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Gap in ceiling above ice machine area, shall be repaired/sealed.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

MAR 19
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO LABLES PROVIDE FOR FRESH FRUIT AND COTTAGE CHEESE CUPS IN REACH IN COOLER FOR CUSTOMERS.MUST INSTALL LABLES.

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

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER BEHIND JUICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,DRIED UP FOOD PARTICLES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENT OVER POTATO OVEN IN REAR NOT CLEAN,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

JUN 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INACCESSIBLE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, FOUND FRUITS AND VEGETABLES BEING WASHED IN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED NOT TO WASH ANY FOOD IN HAND SINK, ONLY HANDS WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

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

DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS FOR FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

DAMAGED SECTIONS OF FRONT PREP AND DISH WASHING WALLS, EXPOSED DRY WALL AND PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE

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JUN 10
2014
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, NO HAND SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH PREP AREA HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND A LOG BOOK WITH ALL VALID CERTIFICATES.

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

DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS FOR FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

POOLING WATER INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

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

DISPLACED CEILING VENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY AND CLEAN.

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

DAMAGED SECTIONS OF FRONT PREP AND DISH WASHING WALLS, EXPOSED DRY WALL AND PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN FRONT PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

LIVE POTTERY PLANTS STORED ON TOP OF RONT REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

OCT 28
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND THE REACH IN FREEZERS-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS AND WALLS AROUND SINKS.

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

MUST ATTACH/PROVIDE A DRAINING BOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT ALLOWS THE WATER TO DRAIN BACK IN TO SINK WHEN AIR DRYING UTENSILS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR IN ICE WITH HANDLES UP.

OCT 21
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE (I.E. MOP AND MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF IT AND A BLUE/BLACK BAG SITTING IN IT.) INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 *ITEMS WERE REMOVED PER MY REQUEST.

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED-SINK FAUCET IS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND THE ELBOW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED AND MAINTAIN IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND THE REACH IN FREEZERS-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS AND WALLS AROUND SINKS.

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

MUST ATTACH/PROVIDE A DRAINING BOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT ALLOWS THE WATER TO DRAIN BACK IN TO SINK WHEN AIR DRYING UTENSILS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR IN ICE WITH HANDLES UP.

DEC 14
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FRONT HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS CLOGGING DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NO RINSING OF UTENSILS ALLOWED IN HAND SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JUL 25
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, MUST REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT MOP SINK.

MINORSanitation
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 clean. WALL BASE COVERINGS NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY BEHIND PREP COOLER IN FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

AUG 20
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. BASEBOARD ARE IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY AND NOT INSTALLED BEHIND 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST SRORE CLEANING RAGS PROPERLY, NOT HUNG ON COOLER DOOR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY, NOT ON DUSTY TOP OF ICE MAKER.

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