SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HEALTHY POWER FIT.

BEAT. 43/100

4100 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 30, 2022 · passed

Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 30
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 23
2022
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS STORED IN BASIN OF HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE AND KEEP SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REMOVED CONTENTS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, SUCH AS BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE COMPLETE LOG BOOK WITH RECENT PEST CONTROL REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BLENDER BASES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE FROM FREEZER AND CLEAN, AS WELL AS DETAIL CLEAN BLENDER BASES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE SEATING AREA. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING USED AND REPLACE WITH CEILING TILE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 6
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 29
2020
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS STORED IN BASIN OF HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE. HAND SINK MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REMOVED CONTENTS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL SINK IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS INSIDE RESTROOM AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION 2-501.11. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS/DRINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED BLACK, SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON RAW WOOD UNDER WATER PURIFIER IN SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE WOOD. MUST SEAL AND OR PAINT ALL SURFACE TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER USED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 13
2018
PASSED
0 violations
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FEB 7
2018
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED NO PHYSICAL BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WITH INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION DURING THE PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA SO THAT THE PUBLIC DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD AROUND THE FRONT FOOD PREP TABLE WHERE THE BLENDERS WILL BE LOCATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUMPSTER OR PROVIDE SERVICE AGREEMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL CONTACT SURFACE SUCH AS RAW WOOD FRONT FOOD PREP TABLE TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE WHERE THE BLENDERS WILL BE LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE ON SITE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FOOD/NON-FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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