Check the Fridge

1850 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

American

Last inspected: Oct 26, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 26, 2023. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Check the Fridge dates to Oct 26, 2023.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Check the Fridge's 64 doesn't quite reach.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 26, 2023

License

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT PREP SINGLE DOOR VERTICAL COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GOOD NATURE COLD PRESS MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: FOUND INSIDE OF COOLERS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA CHIPPED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOLERS, FREEZER AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Check the Fridge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Check the Fridge on file is from Oct 26, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Check the Fridge?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Check the Fridge.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Check the Fridge 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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