Chicago
26
BEAT

Green Bean

734 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
26/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 6 inspections for employee hygiene, pest activity

Inspections
6
2 passed
Last Inspected
2016-09-26
Pass Rate
33%
3 failures
Score
26/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2016-09-26)
Failed 3 inspections (2016, 2016, 2016)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 18×
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2016-09-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-09-20 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1960425 9/14/16 #29 NOT CORRECTED #33-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER AND FREEZERS,CUTTING BOARDS,POTATO PEELER,OVENS,PREP TABLES,S...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF 2- SIDED DUAL PREP COOLER

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK BASIN,DRINK CONTAINERS,WINDOW SILLS,WINDOWS AND MOP SINK BASIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR IR REPLACE WORN AND TORN FLOORING IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR DINING AREA

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES ON 2ND FL. NEAR REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER AND REAR HALLWAY,DAMAGED WALLS IN HALLWAY & NEXT TO SWINGING DOOR TO PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE IN 1ST FL. TOILETROOM,...

minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

2016-09-14 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP AREA,2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREA AND ON BOXES STORED ON 2ND FL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/13/16.(SE...

serious Employee Hygiene

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

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1932492 6/10/16 NOT CORRECTED #33-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER AND FREEZERS,CUTTING BOARDS,POTATO PEELER,OVENS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF 2- SIDED DUAL PREP COOLER

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK BASIN,DRINK CONTAINERS AND MOP SINK BASIN

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES ON 2ND FL. NEAR REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER AND REAR HALLWAY,DAMAGED WALLS IN HALLWAY,HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE IN 1ST FL. TOILETROOM,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM

minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

2016-09-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A DUAL 2- SIDED 8 FOOT COLD HOLDING UNIT LEFT SIDE AT 58.4F AND RIGHT SIDE 51.3F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT,ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED DUAL 2- SIDED 8 FOOT COLD HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 7LBS. SALSA 55.5F,1LB. DICED TOMATOES 56.8F,3LBS. SALSA 55.2 F.3LBS. COOKED PASTA 56.1F,3LBS. RICE NOODLES 5...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP AREA,2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREA AND ON BOXES STORED ON 2ND FL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/13/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1932492 6/10/16 NOT CORRECTED #33-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER AND FREEZERS,CUTTING BOARDS,POTATO PEELER,OVENS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,FRYER CABINE...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF 2- SIDED DUAL PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK BASIN,DRINK CONTAINERS AND MOP SINK BASINS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES ON 2ND FL. NEAR REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER AND REAR HALLWAY,DAMAGED WALLS IN HALLWAY,HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE IN 1ST FL. TOILETROOM,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

2016-06-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINKS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS AND FRONT HAND SINK HAD A STOOL STORED IN FRONT OF IT NOT ABLE TO ACCESS.EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS AND REMOVED STOOL DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAN...

serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,STEAK,SOUP,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZERS,CUTTING BOARDS,POTATO PEELER,OVENS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,FRYER CABINETS.FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,STORAGE AREAS AND TOILETROOMS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,VENTILATION VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILETR...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MILK PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT BOXES OF PAPER GOODS THROUGHOUT 1ST & 2ND FL. STORAGE CLOSETS AND AREAS,REAR HALLWAY,MOPSINK AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

2015-10-20 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED EACH SIDE OF HANDSINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS ON SECOND FLOOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ON SECOND FLOOR.

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