NUTRITION STORE.

Chicago Health Dept

5649 N ASHLAND AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

6 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2016.

Last inspected Jun 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 2
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. (HANDLES PROTEIN SHAKES). ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

AUG 27
2014
PASS 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A 3RD SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. THERE ARE ONLT TWO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

NOV 9
2012
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

TOILET BOWL SEAT COVER LOOSE. MUST REPAIR/REATTACH COVER.

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

WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

OCT 14
2011
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 6
2011
FAIL 5 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOUND PRESENT ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF LICENSE REISPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND STRAWBERRY SHAKES WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVE TO THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MNAGER AVAILABLE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN ABOVE MENTIONED FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED,ALSO HAVE MORE STAFF ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS. HEARING FOR TICKET NUMBER H000074305-12 WILL BE ON 12-15-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

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

ALSO REPAIR DAMAGE SEAT COVERS IN DINING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENINGS ON CEILING,WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AND AT REAR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING REAR HALL STORAGE AREA. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE ATTCHED ON TOILET BOWL IN TOILET.

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

REPAIR OPENING ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN BACK PREP AREA.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSDE COOLER.

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MAY 18
2011
FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. MUST PROVIDE MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON PREMISES FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER.

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH I1/4" GAP UNDER.NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO DUMPSTER OUTSIDE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH LID.

Serious Plumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP.SINK, NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPERTING AT THE TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION.

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. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOAM TOILET SAET AND COVER,AND REPLACE WITH PORCELIN. ALSO REPAIR DAMAGE SEAT COVERS IN DINING.

Minor Sanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENINGS ON CEILING,WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AND AT REAR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING REAR HALL STORAGE AREA. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE ATTCHED ON TOILET BOWL IN TOILET.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPAIR OPENING ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BACK PREP AREA.

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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