Boston Market #825

1424 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Aug 10, 2021
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2010, Boston Market #825 has 18 inspections in the public record. Boston Market #825 was last inspected on Aug 10, 2021. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 10, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 10, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB.19, 2020 AS REQUIRED. #57 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE SHELVES AND CORNER AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON ALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE (MANAGER ENROLLED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE) HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 19, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2229522 DATED 10/10/2018 NOT CORRECTED: #58: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND SPLATTER ON EXTERIOR SURFACES AND NOZZLES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WALLS UNDER SERVING LINE, BEVERAGE AREA, AND AROUND WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK AND CLUTTER INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE UTILITY CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Mar 21, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2229522 DATED 10/10/2018 NOT CORRECTED: #58: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR AND REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR AT REAR AND FRONT. KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 25, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site while TCS foods (meatloaf, mash potatoes, etc.) are being prepped/served. Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation certification posted in facility. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food sanitation manager present at all times when TCS foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Instructed must post original Chicago food sanitation certificate in plain view of customers at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPREATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW IN PREP KITCHEN AREA 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50-57.8 DEGREES F. COOKED CHICKEN 6 LBS ,SLICE TOMATOS, ETC ALL AT 54- 56.7 DEGREES F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED. APPROX 6 LBS $100 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT(2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER) NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW IN PREP KITCHEN AND COOK LINE AT 57 DEGREES F. UNIT TAGGED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. 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: 2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN(168.4F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5-20-16 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, ICE DISPENSER, BEVERAGE MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA, SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. REMOVE ALL EXCESS CARDBOARD OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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May 20, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED AND BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE MIXER,THE VENTILATION HOOD AND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER SINKS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS.
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Jun 15, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,REACH IN FREEZER,SMALL PREP COOLER IN REAR,DOOR PANEL ON WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND DOOR CLOSURE ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE CAULKING AT BOTH VENTILATION HOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,POTATOE PEELER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOORTILE IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
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Jun 5, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF CUT LETTUCE 6LBS 47.2F-48.2F,SLICED TOMATOE 1.5 LBS. 46.4F,CORNBREAD 2.5LBS 91.0F-99.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW,HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED.APPX 10LBS.$17. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING AND WIDE OPEN,GREASE CONTAINER LID WIDE OPEN WITH BAGS OF TRASH ON TOP AND ON GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRI FROM GROUND AND LID,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA,CLOSE LIDS.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,REACH IN FREEZER,SMALL PREP COOLER IN REAR,DOOR PANEL ON WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND DOOR CLOSURE ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE CAULKING AT BOTH VENTILATION HOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,POTATOE PEELER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOORTILE IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
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Jul 8, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SHOP VAC INSIDE OF UTILTIY SINK IN CLOSET BETWEEN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ITEMS INSIDE OF SINK.
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Jun 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TRASH ON GROUND AND ON TOP OF GREASE RECEPTOR. ALSO ONE DUMPSTER FULL AND OPEN WITH TRASH BAGS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SHOP VAC INSIDE OF UTILTIY SINK IN CLOSET BETWEEN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ITEMS INSIDE OF SINK.
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Jan 16, 2014
Consultation
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE WHITE GLUE FROM INTERIOR OF THE REAR HAND SINK AND PROPERLY ATTACH SPLASH GUARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE SODA SYRUP LINES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE SODA SYRUP LINES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Nov 15, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: REPORT SUMMARY FROM THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION # 1319426 CONDUCTED ON 3-8-2013 NOT POSTED. MUST POST SUMMARY REPORT WHENEVER THE HEALTH AUTHORITY INSPECTS AN ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE WHITE GLUE FROM INTERIOR OF THE REAR HAND SINK AND PROPERLY ATTACH SPLASH GUARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE SODA SYRUP LINES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE SODA SYRUP LINES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Mar 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO,NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET BETWEEN THE WASHROOMS.
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Mar 7, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 180.1F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BASES NEED REPAIR NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
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Jun 30, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. (MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BROOMS/MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY. (INSTRUCTED TO STORE BY MOP SINK AREAS.)
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Jan 13, 2011
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SOFT DRINK SYRUP DISPENSCER AND UNDER SHELVING RACKS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CONSTANT LEAK AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL AND INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
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Dec 2, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF CHEESE AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-54 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SOFT DRINK SYRUP DISPENSCER AND UNDER SHELVING RACKS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Market #825 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Market #825 on file is from Aug 10, 2021. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Market #825?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Boston Market #825.

Has Boston Market #825's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston Market #825 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Boston Market #825 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.