Charcoal Flame
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Charcoal Flame three times, with records going back to 2019. On Nov 5, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Charcoal Flame is from Nov 5, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “management, food employee and conditional employee” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Charcoal Flame squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE AT SELF SERVE UNIT IN DINING ROOM. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2019
Reinspection
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No stem thermometer provide on site to be able to check food temperature,instructed to provide. Priority Foundation: 7-38-005,no citation issued
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER THAT PROVIDED VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOT ON SITE. UPON LICENSE RE-INSPECTION MANAGER IN QUESTION MUST BE ON SITE TO SIGN REPORT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER/HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP/DISHROOM AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING,SINK IN QUESTION NOT DRAINING,WATER REMAINS INSIDE THE SINK.REPAIR CAUSE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOT ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MUST BE ON SITE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BASE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD AND BLOOD DEBRIS COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NO ALUMINUM FOIL NEEDED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE AT SELF SERVE UNIT IN DINING ROOM. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE EAST WALL NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER(LEAKING),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2019
License
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: No hot water provided on site due to a broken fuse. Instructed to provide hot water throughput the premises between minimum of 100F to 120F priority violation: 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Two door freezer is off due to electricity fuse off. Freezer must maintain temp of 0f and below.also prep cooler at temp of 44.4F,must maintain temp of 41F or below. Priority violation:7-38-005, no citation issued.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD ( FRIED EGGS). MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No stem thermometer provide on site to be able to check food temperature,instructed to provide. priority foundation: 7-38-005,no citation issued
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: no pest control log book provided on site instructed to provide a complete log book with an inspection. priority foundation:7-38-020(c)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No original city sanitation certificate on site. information given how to obtain it Priority Foundation violation:7-38-012,no citation issued
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. 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: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand-drying device installed at front exposed hand sink.Must install drying hand device/paper towel dispenser,all must be in working condition Priority foundation:7-38-030(c), no citation issued.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: No original city sanitation certificate on site. information given how to obtain it
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Mechanical drains inside the three compartment sink not able to hold water,instructed to repair or provide stoppers that tight fit mechanical drains
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charcoal Flame last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charcoal Flame on file is from Nov 5, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charcoal Flame?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charcoal Flame.
Has Charcoal Flame's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Charcoal Flame have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Charcoal Flame 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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