Bloomingdale's Dept. Store — Forty Carrots
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2024
61
Score
Bloomingdale's Dept. Store — Forty Carrots appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2010. On Jul 23, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Bloomingdale's Dept. Store — Forty Carrots on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2024
Reinspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: "NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED."
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) ?
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT#: 2583816 CONDUCTED ON 10/23/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#57)2-102.13: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Jul 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, EGGS, AND MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA KIT & PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID KIT & PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATE ENSURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE 160F AFTER FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT#: 2583816 CONDUCTED ON 10/23/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#57)2-102.13: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION# 60
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Oct 23, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND YOGURT MACHINES, AND TRASH ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli meats...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Jul 14, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN CAFE/BAR COUNTER AREA IS BROKEN AND DOES NOT TURN ON. MUST REPAIR. EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY USE THE SECOND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE SAME AREA.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jul 6, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA DISPLAY COOLER. FOUND EGG SALAD 55.0 F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 54.5 F, TUNA SALAD AT 54.6 F, AND THAI NOODLE SALAD AT 55.5 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (VEGETABLE SOUP, EGG SALAD) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. NO INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MICROWAVE NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN CAFE/BAR COUNTER AREA IS BROKEN AND DOES NOT TURN ON. MUST REPAIR. EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY USE THE SECOND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE SAME AREA.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Feb 8, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS BEING SOLD IN A DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT ALL OF REQUIRED LABEL INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE. LABEL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPERATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUTCHER KNIFE STORED DIRECTLY ON THE CUTTING BOARD WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE CUTTING BOARD SURFACE. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS AWAY FROM CONTAMINATION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE DISH WASH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN EVERY 24HOURS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES/GAPS IN THE WALL THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND THE REAR PREP HANDWASH SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP/DISH MACHINE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 2, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT JUICE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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90
Feb 23, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN GRAB AND GO SALAD REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT JUICE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT ALSO MUST CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, OFFICE, PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS.
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78
Feb 22, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN HANDS WASH SINK AT SMOOTHIE STATION, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE HAND SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
11
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES USED TO STORE CLEAN POTS AND PANS, MOLDY SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NON-ABSORBANT MATERIAL FOR SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED PAINT NOTED ON WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES AND REAR PREP AREA WALLS BEHIND STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON CUBES IN REAR IC BIN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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78
Feb 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELF UNDER THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND THE SHELF UNDER THE COFFEE URNS ARE COMPRISED OF WARPED, ROTTED WOOD MATERIAL. REPAIR/REPLACE THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLER. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE PREP COUNTERS IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION TO LIMIT MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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Oct 27, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT FRONT SALAD LINE OR AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF RERFRIGERATION UNITS/2-DOOR FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS AND MEAT JUICES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS AT FRONT GRAB AND GO AREA, AND THROUGHOUT REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN DISH ROOM OF FOOD SPLASHES AROUND DISH MACHINE AND PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NEEDED AT REAR DISH ROOM/COLD LINE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR DRY STORAGE AND PAPER GOODS AREAS ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Jun 10, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOOD FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE FRONT CARRY OUT FROZEN YOGURT MACHINES(2) TO ENABLE ADEQUATE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE. MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL PROVIDED AND C.D.P.H. IS CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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90
Jun 4, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. HOT WATER ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PER SUPERVISOR GIVEN BUSINESS 48 HOURS TO OBTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CITATION #H000090521.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOOD FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED. (COVERED OR WRAPPED)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE FRONT CARRY OUT FROZEN YOGURT MACHINES(2) TO ENABLE ADEQUATE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE. MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL PROVIDED AND C.D.P.H. IS CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE FOLLOWING COOLERS: FRONT COUNTER TWO DOOR SALAD COOLER, REAR COOKS LINE TWO DOOR AND REAR TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS.
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78
Sep 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, RICE,ETC.)
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
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82
Nov 29, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH HAND WASH SINKS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH EMPTY HAND SOAP DISPENSERS, ONE OF HAND SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA IS USED FOR WASHING AND RINSING PASTA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP TO ALL HAND SINKS AND USE HAND SINKS FOR HANDS WASHING PURPOSES ONLY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 TOP LOADING ICE CREAM MAKERS WITHOUT WATER SUPPLY FOR WASHING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL A WATER SUPPLY WITH HOT AND COLD WATER. LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jul 22, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FIBERBOARD/WOODEN CABINETS AT SECOND DINING AREA MUST BE SEALED/REPLACED (EVIDENCE OF WEAR & TEAR). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS OF ALL COLD DISPLAY CASES MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CAGED STORAGE ROOM, AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS & AT LAST PREP AREA (BY THE OFFICES) MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ANY SCRATCHED WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT SHELVINGS MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED. METAL PANEL TO THE LEFT OF STOVE IS PULLING AWAY FROM WALL-MUST FIX. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Jul 15, 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: EVIDENCE OF INSECTS/PEST NOTED (7-38-020). FOUND 10-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL UNDER DRAINBOARD OF DISHMACHINE; 8-ON WALL AROUND FRONT WINE SHELF; 7-ON WALL BY THE DOOR TO THE COOKING KITCHEN; & 4-HOVERING ABOVE A GARBAGE BIN AT REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FIBERBOARD BOTTOM 0F CABINETS AT SECOND DINING AREA MUST BE SEALED OR REPLACED (EVIDENCE OF WEAR & TEAR). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CABINETS UNDER PREP/SERVING COUNTERS & UNDER 3-COMP SINK; AIR VENTS OF ALL DISPLAY CASES; FAN GUARDS OF ALL COOLERS-DUE TO DUST/FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ICE MACHINE & REAR 3-COMP SINK; FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & DRY STORAGE ROOMS- NEED DETAILED DUE TO HEAVY DEBRIS OF FOOD/DIRT OR CLUTTER. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ANY SCRATCHED WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT SHELVINGS MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED OVER. ALL AFFECTED AREAS WHERE PESTS WERE NOTED MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAK AT THE BASE OF FAUCET HEADS AT ALL SINKS IN PREP/DISHROOM AREAS MUST BE FIXED. 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.
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Nov 19, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF REPAIR: ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES MUST BE SEALED OR REPLACED WITH NONABSORBANT MATERIAL. WATER DAMAGED COUNTER AT FRONT AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AT COFFEE BAR, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SMALL PREP AREA, KNIFE HOLDERS NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS IN THE SMALL PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN GROUT LINES. REGROUTING NEEDED. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN THE JUICE BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER, WALL AT STOVE IN SMALL PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND WALL IN NEED OF REPAIR. METAL COVERING PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL ALLOWING BUILD-UP BETWEEN WALL AND COVERING. WALL BEHIND 2 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE SCRAPED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT. WALL AT OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN NEEED OF SHEILDING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA, AND SMALL PREP. MUST CORRECT WITH PROPER SHEILDS.
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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. 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. FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP, LEAKS AT ALL SINKS MUST BE REPAIRED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bloomingdale's Dept. Store — Forty Carrots last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bloomingdale's Dept. Store — Forty Carrots on file is from Jul 23, 2024. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bloomingdale's Dept. Store — Forty Carrots?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bloomingdale's Dept. Store — Forty Carrots.
Has Bloomingdale's Dept. Store — Forty Carrots' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bloomingdale's Dept. Store — Forty Carrots have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bloomingdale's Dept. Store — Forty Carrots means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bloomingdale's Dept. Store — Forty Carrots inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bloomingdale's Dept. Store — Forty Carrots is inspected around two times per year on average.
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