Boston Market #300
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2014
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Score
Boston Market #300 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Boston Market #300 dates to Feb 19, 2014.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CARVING STATION UNDER THE PREP TABLE, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, WHEELS AND LEGS OF THE ROTISSERIE OVENS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, BASEMENT FLOOR AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BEVERAGE SERVING STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE BELOW THE RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 6, 2014
Complaint
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: OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. 4 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY AT 158.5F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES WERE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CARVING STATION UNDER THE PREP TABLE, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, WHEELS AND LEGS OF THE ROTISSERIE OVENS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, BASEMENT FLOOR AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BEVERAGE SERVING STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE BELOW THE RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Aug 27, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE POP SYRUP AND DEBRIS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO TRY KEEPING FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL COVING IN SPOT ARE BE COMMING DISATTACHED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT INSCECT HIDING PLACES.
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Sep 26, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS AROUND THE CORNERS & BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS OF THE 4-COMP SINK, MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SOAKED CEILING (EAST SECTION OF THE BASEMENT) WITH PEELING PAINT, & MILDEW ON BOTTOM WALL (SOUTH OF BASEMENT BESIDE WATER TANK CLOSET) OF THIS DRY STORAGE ROOM-MUST ADDRESS.
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Sep 19, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: (7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME: (#37-BOTH BATHROOM VENTS ARE NOT WORKING, MUST FIX; #41-CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED), FROM 7/12/11 VISIT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. OBSERVED GAPS AROUND THE CORNERS & BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS OF THE 4-COMP SINK MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER & AT THE FRONT HANDSINK AREA, MUST RE-SURFACE TO MAKE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. STOCK OR EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER SOAKED CEILING (EAST SECTION) & BOTTOM WALL WITH EVIDENCE OF MILDEW (SOUTH-BESIDE THE WATER TANK CLOSET) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE, MUST BE ADDRESSED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING ON BOTTOM PIPES (BOTH ENDS) OF THE 4-COMP SINK, MUST FIX.
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Jul 12, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING FROM THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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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. VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET.
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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. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT AND REMOVE CLUTTER ON FLOOR.
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May 26, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHITE PANEL ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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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. MUST REMOVE TALL WEEDS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ALONG WEST SIDE OF BUILDING TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boston Market #300 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boston Market #300 on file is from Feb 19, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boston Market #300?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Boston Market #300.
Has Boston Market #300's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston Market #300 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Boston Market #300 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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