Chicago
56
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Vegan Now Inc

131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · Medium risk
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56/100

Mixed record — 2 of 4 inspections passed

Inspections
4
2 passed
Last Inspected
2018-12-06
Pass Rate
50%
1 failure
Score
56/100
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Failed 1 inspection (2017)
Sanitation issues found across 4 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety critical
2018-12-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED, COOKED RICE, COOKED TOFU, ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SIT...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

critical Chemical Safety

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

3-101.11- OBSERVED SEVERAL FRIED VEGAN BREADED DRUMSTICKS SERVED/PRESENT AT HOT LINE WITH A PORTION OF THE SKEWER/STICK INSIDE PRODUCT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE HONESTLY PRESENTED SO THAT IT DOES NOT MISLEAD /MISINFORM THE CUSTOMER. INS...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT ON AT FRONT HOT LINE AREA. INFORMED SITE THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS/RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11- OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC KNIVES, ETC. STORED AT SELF SERVICE CONDIMENT STATION WITHOUT COVER, WRAP OR DISPENSER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SINGLE SERVICE FLATWARE, ETC. MUST BE STORED AT SELF SERVICE STATION, IN APPROVED DISPENSER OR PRE...

2017-04-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

Found single service items (spoons) improperly stored on top of counter. Instructed to store all single service items inverted with the handle presented to the customer, or protected (individually wrapped or behind the counter). Must maintain same.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.

2017-04-14 Fail Canvass
5
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (tofu, zucchini, rice, etc.) are being served. Must have City of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being ho...

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

Observed facility does not have chemical test kit on site. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SUPPLY OF CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AND USE THEM TO CHECK THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION REGULARLY.

minor Sanitation

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

Found single service items (spoons) improperly stored on top of counter. Instructed to store all single service items inverted with the handle presented to the customer, or protected (individually wrapped or behind the counter). Must maintain same.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Observed employee without proper hair restraint in food preparation area. Instructed all employees must wear a hair restraint (hat or hair net, etc.) while in the food preparation area. Must maintain same.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.

2016-02-16 Pass License

No violations found.

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