Chicago
96
EAT

Simply Fresh Cafe & Juice Bar

150 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
96/100

Clean record — passed all 7 inspections

Inspections
7
6 passed
Last Inspected
2016-08-23
Pass Rate
86%
0 failures
Score
96/100
EAT
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2016-08-23
No failures across all 7 inspections on record
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
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Sanitation minor 15×
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2016-08-23 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in reach in coolers in kitchen prep areas, must properly date food items in coolers in kitchen prep areas.

minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter shelving/ doors had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food/debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving/racks not clean, had excess dirt/debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Walls in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint, gaps, shall be repaired/sealed.

2015-02-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STORAGE TABLE UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE NOT SEALED,RAW WOOD MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST/DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH NEW FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY.MUST PROVIDE ALL CERTIFICATES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2014-08-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

UNFINISHED WOOD PLATFROM UNDER ICE CREAM MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NON-ABSOTBAND MATERIAL. ALSO USING CARDBOARD TO COVER SHELVES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD STAINS NOTED ON WALL BEHIND BLENDERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON FRONT PASTRY DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

2013-08-12 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER LID AT THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR FLOOR NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAP SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ABOVE STATED AREA. ALSO MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

2012-03-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING (I.E. HANDLING MONEY, CUT FRUITS/VEGS.) AND NOT WASHING HANDS, JUST PUTTING ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN HANDLING MONEY, BEFORE/AFTER USING GLOVES, CLEANING, TOUCHING BODY, ETC. CITATION #7025...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR-REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN FAN COVERS IN REACH IN COOLER IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK.

2011-03-03 Pass Canvass
3
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. BROKEN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

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. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR DISPLAY COOLER LIGHTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR SAME.

2010-01-27 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

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