Bless Hands

5606 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

African

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2010. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Bless Hands since Apr 7, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Bless Hands' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 16, 2010

License

8 minor violations.

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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER BACKING UP THROUGH GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER AND REPAIR.

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. REMOVE CAT FROM PREMISES. UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INCLUDE COPY OF PEST CONTROL LICENSE, MAP OF TREATED AREAS, MSDS SHEETS FOR CHEMICALS USED.

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 AREA NOT CLEAN. PROVIDE DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL.

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. REPAIR MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN REAR BASEMENT (CAT FECES).

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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMP AND EXPOSED SINK. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BEHIND 3-COMP SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN ALL AREAS (SPILLS).

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

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL AREAS.

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. INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OUTSIDE, NEAR REAR PORCH, ETC TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bless Hands last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bless Hands on file is from Apr 7, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Bless Hands' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bless Hands 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 Bless Hands 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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