Blue Food Co.
Last inspected: Sep 13, 2022
67
Score
BLUE FOOD CO., located at 3288 N Elston Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on September 13, 2022, resulting in a score of 67. This inspection identified two major and four minor violations. Across three recorded inspections, BLUE FOOD CO. has primarily received medium-risk ratings.
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Inspection History
Sep 13, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Apr 20, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 12, 2019
License
2 major violations.
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Violations — Sep 13, 2022 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PREPARING SALADS,PORK,CHICKEN ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT CHICKEN THAWING IN A PLASTIC BAG IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW (TCS FOODS) UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER,OR IN REFRIGERATION UNIT OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2500466 DATED:04/20/2021 #57--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE. #58--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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