Blue 13

416 W Ontario St Bldg, Chicago, IL 60654

Indian

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Blue 13 has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Jul 28, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Blue 13's record stops at Jul 28, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

Blue 13's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. UNIT WAS EMPTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, BUT IS USED DURING DINNER SERVICE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 AFTER UNIT IS CLEANED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 PREP TABLE, WIRE STORAGE RACK NEAR DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF BROILER, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

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

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 THE CIGARETTE BUTTS AND LITTER BEHIND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.

May 28, 2010

Routine

4 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. Foods not labeld/dated inside walk in cooler. Must label and date foods (First In First Out).

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. Prep coolers rubber door gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged coolers gaskets.

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. Observed food build up inside prep coolers rubber door gaskets and food/grease build up on ventilation hood filters. Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.

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 clean and maintain interior of all unclean floor drains.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue 13 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue 13 on file is from Jul 28, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue 13?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue 13.

Has Blue 13's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue 13 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue 13 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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