SIMPLY FRESH CAFE & JUICE BAR.

Chicago Health Dept

150 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2016.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 23

2016

PASS 5 violations

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.

FEB 25

2015

PASS 3 violations

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.

AUG 21

2014

PASS 3 violations

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.

AUG 12

2013

PASS 4 violations

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.

MAR 6

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 #70250-16 ISSUED.

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.

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MAR 3

2011

PASS 3 violations

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.

JAN 27

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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