2960 Beverage Corporation — the Hallmark
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2013
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Score
2960 Beverage Corporation — the Hallmark appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 29, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at 2960 Beverage Corporation — the Hallmark since Nov 29, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
2960 Beverage Corporation — the Hallmark's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Nov 29, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER UNIT 1ST FLOOR CONVENIENCE STORE.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA
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Nov 15, 2013
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE 5TH FLOOR NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME(NO DISHES OR MULTI-USE UTENSILS WASHED AT THIS TIME).SEVERAL ATTEMPTS MADE TO OPERATE THE UNIT,DISPENSING "0" PPM AT THIS TIME.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT AT THIS TIME.MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX OR E-MAIL TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AND THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE DINING AREAS APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR OVERHEAD DOOR FROM THE LOADING DOCK AND THE FRONT ENTRANCE IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. PROVIDE LIDS TO TRASH BINS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS,KEEP KITCHEN FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT TO MINIMIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS, PASTAS,HAMBURGERS,TUNA, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL EXPOSED DINING ROOM TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED, WRAPPED, PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALONG THE COOKLINE AREAS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN SYSTEM IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND SYRUP SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. MISSING, DAMAGED GROUT IN TILES OF SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT DISH AND KITCHEN AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE ICE MACHINE,HOT WATER UNIT 1ST FLOOR CONVENIENCE STORE.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE REAR LOADING DOCK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Oct 24, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FACILITY HAS A NON-COMMERCIAL GRADE DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR CAFE PANTRY THAT DOES NOT USE A CHEMICAL OR HIGH TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT 180F TO SANITIZE DISHES. NO DISHES BEING WASHED DURING THE INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL EXPOSED DINING ROOM TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED, WRAPPED, PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH BROKEN DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN SYSTEM IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND SYRUP SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. MISSING, DAMAGED GROUT IN TILES OF SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT DISH AND KITCHEN AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, IN 1ST FLOOR CAFE PANTRY. IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. DAMAGED WALL BASEBOARD WITH HOLES IN HALLWAY ACROSS FROM MENS LOCKER ROOM. HOLE IN WALL BEHIND SODA FOUNTAIN SYSTEM IN KITCHEN. MOLDY WALL COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AT DISH MACHINE. WALL AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLERS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT HAVE RUBBER HOSE ATTACHED TO NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AS AN EXTENSION IN THE DISH ROOM. LEAK ON LEFT NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAKS ON PIPING AT SPRAY ARM AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Mar 12, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT STORAGE AREA (DRY) AT ALL TIMES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL COLLERS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET AT BASE ANS REPAIR LEAK AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BY DISH MACHINE AT MAIN KITCHEN AS WELL AS AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 18, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF 4 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLERS, 2 DOOR STANDUP COOLER AT END OF COOKING LINE, AND INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISHROOM AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Feb 9, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CONVENIENCE STORE IN THE CORNER NEXT TO THE DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING LINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF 4 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLERS, 2 DOOR STANDUP COOLER AT END OF COOKING LINE, INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER, MICROWAVE AT 5TH FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR BEHIND 4 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLERS, ALSO UNDER RADIATORS IN CONVENIENCE STORE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOLER IN THE CONVENIENCE STORE. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM. REPAINT CEILING TILE TRACKS IN DISHWASH AREA. REPAIR CRACKED BASEBOARD TILE AT CORNER NEAR 4 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MEN'S AND WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR NON-WORKING FINAL TEMP. RINSE GAUGE THERMOMETER ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 2960 Beverage Corporation — the Hallmark last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 2960 Beverage Corporation — the Hallmark on file is from Nov 29, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 2960 Beverage Corporation — the Hallmark?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 2960 Beverage Corporation — the Hallmark.
Has 2960 Beverage Corporation — the Hallmark's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 2960 Beverage Corporation — the Hallmark have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 2960 Beverage Corporation — the Hallmark means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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