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Chi-Town

1000 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
American
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2014
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Chi-Town, the earliest from 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 4, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Chi-Town is from Dec 4, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. (CHICKEN,EGGS,ETC) SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD BROKEN AND CRACKED CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INSIDE OF FRYERS.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
43
78
Jan 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
31
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE FRONT HAND SINK.
38
82
Jun 11, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA TO PREVENT AND PROTECT FOODS FROM CONTAMINATION. ALSO NOTED LEAK ABOVE THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE DIVIDER BETWEEN SELF SERVER POP AREA AND COUNTER AND SERVICE COOLER. NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: PREMISES DEEP FRYS, NO GREASE CONTAINER NOTED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF GREASE WASTE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
19
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING AIR VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.
35
86
Apr 17, 2013
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chi-Town last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chi-Town on file is from Dec 4, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Chi-Town's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chi-Town have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chi-Town 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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