Cant Believe Its Not Meat III

1143 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jun 13, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Cant Believe Its Not Meat III, the earliest from 2021. The most recent report on file is from Jun 13, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Cant Believe Its Not Meat III's record stops at Jun 13, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Cant Believe Its Not Meat III's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 13, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS COOKED VEGETABLES AND VEGAN ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: THE RESTROOMS DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: ALL GENDER RESTROOMS LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED NON-TCS MANGO AND STRAWBERRY DRINKS IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Dec 12, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: "OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBESRVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

Sep 28, 2021

License

2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 2-INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOUBLE DOORS IN THE INDOOR DUMPSTER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RODENT PROOF SET DOORS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POROUS CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (DISH AREA). MUST PROVIDE NONABSORBANT CEILING FOR AREAS THAT ARE SUBJECTED TO MOISTURE SUCH AS WAREWASHING AREAS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cant Believe Its Not Meat III last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cant Believe Its Not Meat III on file is from Jun 13, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Cant Believe Its Not Meat III's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cant Believe Its Not Meat III have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cant Believe Its Not Meat III means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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