Bally Total Fitness Corporation

3970 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Healthcare Facility

Last inspected: Jul 6, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bally Total Fitness Corporation three times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jul 6, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 6, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 6, 2011

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Jun 27, 2011

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. FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,IN BETWEEN DOORS -MIDDLE-AT THE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1 INCH GAP,LIGHT COMING THRU THE OPENINGS,INSTRUCTED DOORS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED;FOUND EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM WITH 1/4 INCH GAP,LIGHT COMING THRU,MUST PROPERLY SEAL DOORS;GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT 07-05-11

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT MAINTAINED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND BIG DUMPSTER NOT COVERED,SURROUNDINGS VERY DIRTY WITH FECES OF BIRDS;INSTRUCTED TO COVER GARBAGE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SORROUNDINGS,MANAGER ASKED WORKERS TO CLEAN

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. CABINETS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. WALLS OF THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REPAINTED,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENT COVERS IN LADIES TOILET UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZED CONTAINER

Jun 23, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Storage shelves of dry goods and fruit not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector notes: Floor in storage rooms, boiler room and behind equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to to detrail clean all covers and seal all holes in walls and ceiling in various areas.

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

Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not provided at 3 comp sink. Instructed to provide stoppers for wash and sanitize compartments.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bally Total Fitness Corporation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bally Total Fitness Corporation on file is from Jul 6, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bally Total Fitness Corporation?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bally Total Fitness Corporation.

Has Bally Total Fitness Corporation's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bally Total Fitness Corporation have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bally Total Fitness Corporation 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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