Charlie Trotters

816 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Dec 28, 2011
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Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. The most recent visit was on Dec 28, 2011. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 28, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Charlie Trotters' latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 28, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED (FISH, VEGETABLES, ETC.). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED. THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 4/9/09 WAS STORED IN A FOLDER IN THE OFFICE. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE MEAT COOLER DOORS DUE TO BROKEN PLASTIC. MUST REPAIR BOTH DOORS INSIDE OF THE MEAT COOLER BELOW THE PREP COUNTER.
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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 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE POTWASH AREA AND AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE OVENS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT MOP SINK BACKING UP WITH WATER. MUST REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charlie Trotters last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charlie Trotters on file is from Dec 28, 2011. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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