Chicago
69
YOUR CALL

Kramers Health Foods

230 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
69/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
14
10 passed
Last Inspected
2017-04-24
Pass Rate
71%
3 failures
Score
69/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-04-24
Failed 3 inspections (2016, 2015, 2014)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 31×
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Food Temperature serious
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
2017-04-24 Pass Complaint
4
minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE REACH IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FL PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THICK ICE BUILD UP. FOUND NO PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT SPLASHING ON TO THE RACK WITH DISHES STORED ON IT...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CAN OPENER, THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, THE LOWER SHELVES ON THE PREPARATORY TABLES AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FL PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOLERS AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS ON THE 2ND FL PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR-CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES. FOUND THE FLOORS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, PR...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ON THE 2ND FL IN THE PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING.

2017-02-27 Pass Canvass
4
minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE REACH IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FL PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THICK ICE BUILD UP. FOUND NO PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT SPLASHING ON TO THE RACK WITH DISHES STORED ON IT...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CAN OPENER, THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, THE LOWER SHELVES ON THE PREPARATORY TABLES AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FL PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOLERS AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS ON THE 2ND FL PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR-CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES. FOUND THE FLOORS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, PR...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ON THE 2ND FL IN THE PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING.

2016-03-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STORAGE INSIDE 1ST FLOOR STORE ROOM STORED ALL ON FLOORS.MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES .ALSO IN DRY STORAGE AND PAPER GOODS AREA. FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AND MOP SINK ROOM.MUST CL...

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING,WALLS AND FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO MISSING CEILING TILE OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.

2016-03-03 Fail Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1578441 DATED,-10-1-2015,VIOLATION # 40-NO THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STORAGE INSIDE 1ST FLOOR STORE ROOM STORED ALL ON FLOORS.MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES. ALSO STORAGE IN DRY STORAGE AND PAPER GOODS AREA. FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AND ...

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING,WALLS AND FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO MISSING CEILING TILE OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SEE VIOLATION #29

2015-10-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE MEZZANINE LEVEL PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLASH AND THE HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND HOOD VENTS.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

2015-09-22 Fail Canvass
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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE PREP AREA 20 ON THE MENU BOARD ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP AREA AND 10 FLYING AROUND THE GARBAGE AT THE BACK DOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZ...

critical Pest Activity

INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF

OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF GARBAGE STACKED UP AT THE BACK DOOR WITH FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE GARBAGE IN GARBAGE CANS WITH TIGHTLY FITTED LIDS AND TAKE GARBAGE TO THE EXTERIOR DUMPSTER DAILY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE MEZZANINE LEVEL PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNEVEN AND WITH LOOSE FLOOR BOARDS/TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLASH AND THE HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND HOOD VENTS.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND MEZZANINE LEVELS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS.

2014-12-09 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN DARK IN COLOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2014-05-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

2ND TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF PAIR. TOILET LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2014-05-13 Fail Complaint
2
serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 25, 2013 REPT# 1327251 INSP# 333 THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED: #33 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL JUICERS AND WHEAT GRASS PRESSER AT THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FAN AT CUSTOM...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

2ND TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF PAIR. TOILET LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2013-03-25 Pass Complaint
7
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL JUICERS AND WHEAT GRASS PRESSER AT THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FAN AT CUSTOMER SIITING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AND VENT COVER AT REAR KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SAME AS STATED ABOVE...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS UNDER THE CHALK BOARDS AND NEXT TO THE WALL BY THE STOVE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES. MUST SEAL HOLES AT WALLS ON THE FIRST FLOOR BEHIND THE NON-DAIRY 3DOOR COOLER AND UNDER THE ARTHRITIS OINMENT SHELVING RACK SO AS...

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LICHTSHIELDS AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT ONE OF THE STAFF'S RESTROOMS EXPOSED HANDSINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR AT THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET HANDLE AT ONE OF THE STAFF'S HANDWASHING ...

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE 3DOOR COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND AT THE 3DR REACH-IN NON DAIRY COOLER ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEAADS UP AT ALL TIMES. MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE FIRST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.(CARD BOARD BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS. MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

2012-11-23 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
1
serious Other

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DAIRY, PROTEIN, ETC.)INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

2012-08-07 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES AND REACH IN FREEZERS ON 1ST FL AND 2ND FL-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR 1ST FL STORAGE AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FL IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN/DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR 1ST FL STORAGE AND 2ND FL PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN PREP AREA ON 2ND FL-REMOVE SPILLS, DIRT/DUST.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR 1ST FL STORAGE AREA.

2011-06-15 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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, and shall be in good repair. PROBIOTIC REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER WITH ICE BUILD UP. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE AND MAINTAIN COOLER.

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. INTERIOR OF UNUSED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER CLUTTERED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ...

minor Employee Hygiene

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...

2010-09-02 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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, and shall be in good repair. Found preparation tables not wiped down.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not swept under bar areas.

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