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Simply Greens

500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
88/100

Strong record across 12 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
12
9 passed
Last Inspected
2018-02-08
Pass Rate
75%
1 failure
Score
88/100
EAT
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2018-02-08
Failed 1 inspection (2015)
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 23×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Documentation & Training minor
2018-02-08 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

Observed potentially hazardous foods, chopped lettuce, cooked chicken, etc. stored in front reach-in cooler as well as rear reach-in coolers without labels or dates. Informed manager that all items that are stored in cooler over 12 hours, must have l...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed exterior surface of 2-door True refrigerator unit in basement dry storage area with excessive food debris buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

2017-06-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

Found rear wall next to cooler with excessive dirt build up. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Observed 2 food handlers in front prep without proper hair restraints. All food handlers must have proper hair restraints (hat, hair net, etc.) while in prep areas. Must maintain same.

2016-12-15 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2016-04-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED TONGS, AND SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS AND FORKS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TONGS AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ICE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND GRIT ON THE UNDER SIDE OF THE FRONT SALAD TOPPINGS COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ALSO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REM...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EGGS, 54 DEGREES, 2LBS/$5; GARBANZO BEANS, 70 DEGREES, 1/2LB/$4; CORN, 59 DEGREES, 1/2LB/$3. THE OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE AFOREMENTIONED PRODU...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED TONGS, AND SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS AND FORKS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TONGS AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ICE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND GRIT ON THE UNDER SIDE OF THE FRONT SALAD TOPPINGS COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT IS CHIPPING ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE.

2015-04-08 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER SOURCE.

2015-03-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER SOURCE.

2015-03-10 Fail Canvass
6
serious Facility Condition

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

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1199642 ON 12/08/2014 NOT CORRECTED. (32)TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. S...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER SOURCE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.

2014-12-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY EXTERIOR OF ALL THE REAR COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE FRONT TWO DOOR COOLERS (2).

2014-03-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE PANINI GRILL AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR PREP TABLE AND THE HAND SINK.

2013-04-16 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN BROKEN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2013-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA A REACH IN COOLER WITH THE INTERNAL(AIR TEMP) OF 52.3F.

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMP SUCH AS 36(1GAL)ASSORTED DRESSING LABEL "MUST REFRIGERATE" AT INTERNAL TEMP OF 51.8F, ALSO 5LBS OF FROZEN CORN AND 4LBS OF FROZEN PEAS AT INTERNAL TEMP OF 50.8 TOTAL COST $375.00 ALL FOOD IT...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN BROKEN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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