Honest Foods Inc
Clean record — passed all 15 inspections
2025-04-28 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2024-07-19 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED OLD YOGURT CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER USED TO STORE SAUCES AND DIPS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE, RE-USUABLE CONTAINERS.
2023-08-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 9 ▾
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED OPEN BOXES OF EXPOSED SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS SUCH AS KNIVES, FORKS, AND SPOONS OUT OF PLASTIC BAG. INSTRUCTED TO COVER BOX OR KEEP SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS IN ORIGINAL PROTECTIVE PACKAGE IN BOXES TO PROTECT SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS FROM CONTAMINATI...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR NON FOOD STORAGE ON SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AND FIRST FLOOR NEAR WINDOW FOR POP STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFO...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HOT BEVERAGE CONTAINER SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE WITH COBWEBS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINES LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINES SO THAT THEY CAN BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR WITH NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN CEILING WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR WINDOW WHERE MIXER IS STORED ON TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN WINDOWSILL IN BASEMENT NEAR MIXER ON TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WINDOWSILL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER HOT BEVERAGE CONTAINER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTA...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2562431 DATED 08/19/2022. VIOLATION #57 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE...
2022-08-19 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
2021-10-15 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC STRIPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (NOTED SOME KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
2020-12-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN STEAKS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IN SEVERAL AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING IN THESE AREAS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2285293 ON 4/17/19: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING...
2019-04-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS (TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ) FOODS AROUND 5 LBS WALNUT CREAM CHEESE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OBSERVED TO BE 45.5 F PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATE VA...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (BEEF, CHICKEN ) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED W...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIO...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS M...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLING REACH IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA.ALSO MUST CLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ON ICE MACHINE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR DETACHED COVE BASE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST NOT USE DUCK TAPE AS PREPARING TOOLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING VENT OVER FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST INCREASE INTENSITY OF LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2017-09-18 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR THE ENTRANCE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR AND AROUND THE WALK-IN-FREEZER DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATIONS AND...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTS AND MAI...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
2016-10-13 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALLS BY STAIRS NOT PAINTED. MUST SEAL/PAINT TO MAKE EASILY CLEANABLE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALLS. MUST RELOCATE. FOUND CLOTHES SWEATER STORED ON FOOD RACK. MUST RELOCATE.
2015-01-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES.MANAGER ON DUTY DOESN'T HAVE A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PREMISES IS HANDLING /STORING FOOD..AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER BROKEN(BOTTOM AREA)INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: DEEP FRYER,INSIDE THE OVENS,HOOD AND FILTERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRCASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ICE BUILD-UP ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ALSO AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
2014-06-05 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON ICE MACHINE. NSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP STORAGE.
2013-06-26 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING (2) FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE MAIN PREP AREA.
2012-11-07 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(oven) not clean, need detailed cleaning. walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in bsmt storage area by grease trap closet needs cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Missing ceiling tiles in bsmt storage area shall be provided, exposed insulation in bsmt storage area by walk in cooler shall be repaired/sealed, hole on wall of staircase, shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in rear prep area, bsmt storage areas need cleaning.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
2011-06-24 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, walk in cooler shelving, and storage shelving need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment in kitchen prep area need cleaning, floors in bsmt. that had peeling paint shall be repair/sealed.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Peeling paint, plaster in rear kitchen areas, bsmt. storage areas shall be repair/sealed. Exposed insulation in bsmt. storage area ceiling shall be repair/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas not clean , need cleaning(detailed).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, storage areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
2010-05-17 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GROUND OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND BY THE STAIR GOING TO THE IST FLOOR .
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE ONE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING ON THE FAUCET NECK CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT , IF PREPING OF FOODS WILL BE DONE IN THE BASEMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE, MUST BE STORE IN SEPARATE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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