Blue Sprout
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2014
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Score
Across the available record, Blue Sprout has six inspections on file, the first dated 2012. On Oct 3, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Blue Sprout dates to Oct 3, 2014.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Blue Sprout on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND PLASTIC SHIPPING WRAPPING ON A SHELF INSIDE OF A REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN REFRIGERATION GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER PUDDLED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FAUCET TO BE LOOSE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND UNUSED ITEMS (COOLERS, DISHMACHINE, WASHING MACHINE, AND MORE) IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE SO AS TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT PREP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA (1ST FLOOR).------------MUST REPLACE BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OFFICE WITH PAPER AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BEHIND FRONT CARRYOUT/ORDER AREA.
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Apr 18, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
7 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: FOUND THE SIDE ENTRY DOOR TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM AND SIDES.ALSO,PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MISSING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOOD STORED. A CONSUMARY ADVISORY POSTING IS NEEDED FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS,DISHWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE/REPAIR RUSTY SURFACES AT BOTTOM SHELVING OF FOOD PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 1 DOOR COOLER IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN HOODS/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Jan 19, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2012
License
9 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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON PREMISES,OR NOR A SERVICE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR(1/2" OF GAP).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, WASTE WATER BACKING-UP AT SINK.CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED-NOT OPERATING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY VENT COVER(FOR THE CONDENSATION UNIT) INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PROVIDE RECIPT UPON REINSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CEILING WALL FOR ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND PREP SINKS IN BASEMENT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST CLEAN(GREEN MOLD) AND REPAINT WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(USE NON-TOXIC PAINT).SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR FOR STAFF MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE STAFF WASHROOM, IN BASEMENT AREA. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(1ST FLOOR) CLEAN ALL VENT COVER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(DUST BUILD-UP)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GARBAGE AREA(EXCESS DEBRIS AND FOOD ON GROUND),ALSO MUST KEEP REAR PATIO AREA CLEAN, OBSERVED DOG FECES.MUST KEEP BOTH AREA CLEAN MUST REMOVE THE UNUSED 6 BURNER STOVE AND FLAT GRILL FROM KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Sprout last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Sprout on file is from Oct 3, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Sprout?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blue Sprout.
Has Blue Sprout's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Sprout 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 Blue Sprout 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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