AUG 23
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SIMPLY FRESH CAFE & JUICE BAR.
EAT. 96/100
150 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 23, 2016 · passed
Passed all 7 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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).
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).
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 252015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED STORAGE TABLE UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE NOT SEALED,RAW WOOD MUST REPAIR.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH NEW FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY.MUST PROVIDE ALL CERTIFICATES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
AUG 212014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD STAINS NOTED ON WALL BEHIND BLENDERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON FRONT PASTRY DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
AUG 122013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER LID AT THE ICE MACHINE.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 62012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 32011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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