Chew on This
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2023
100
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Chew on This stretching back to 2019. Chew on This was last inspected on Oct 2, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Chew on This is from Oct 2, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Chew on This' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Oct 2, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Aug 4, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-9-21 INSPECTION# 2492633.VIOLATION 51.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. VIOLATION 51.OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND WORN COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE.
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Mar 9, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012;CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (11/22/2019) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHENWARE POTS/PANS AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS(FORKS,SPOONS)HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTS ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AROUND PIPE AT CEILING BEHIND THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENTS (BAKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MAKER) IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO, ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT FRONT PREP AREA AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE IN CLEANING.
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Nov 22, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY -NO MENU ON SITE-INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Oct 11, 2019
License
8 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET GARBAGE DUMPSTER SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH MOLD AT UPPER LEVEL AND TUBING OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY -NO MENU ON SITE-INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PIZZA WARMING DEVICE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A THERMOMETER IN PIZZA WARMING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS AT WALL ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK' PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHTS AT CEILING FANS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURN'T OUT LIGHTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chew on This last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chew on This on file is from Oct 2, 2023. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chew on This?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chew on This.
Has Chew on This' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chew on This have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chew on This 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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