A New Leaf

1820 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2013

100

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. A New Leaf was last inspected on Apr 9, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 9, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

A New Leaf's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 13, 2012

License

8 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IS AVAILABLE IN THE FOOD STAGING AREA. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THIS AREA. MUST DESIGNATE ONE OF THE BASINS IN THE BAR AREA TO SERVE AS AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH SIGNAGE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROVIDED WITH A GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN BOARD TO WASH AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR OF THE BAR, DISHWASH AND STAGING AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST FILL IN GAPS AND CRACKS IN THE CONCRETE FLOOR.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: THE WALLS OF THE REAR STAGING AREA ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED BRICK WALLS WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE AND PAINT OR SEAL THE EXPOSED WOOD WALL. PROVIDE A COVED BASEBOARD FOR WALLS OF THE DISHWASH AREA.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ON THE CEILING OF THE STAGING AREA AND DISHWASH AREA.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR ALL RESTROOM DOORS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A New Leaf last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A New Leaf on file is from Apr 9, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has A New Leaf's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at A New Leaf have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A New Leaf 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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