Chick-Fil-A State & Lake
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2018
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Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Chick-Fil-A State & Lake stretching back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Chick-Fil-A State & Lake's record stops at Oct 22, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 22, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(A), FOUND MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA HAND SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 89F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F OR HIGHER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) FOUND FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON CLEAN PANS ON THE CLEAN PANS RACK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. PROPRIETY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.11, FOUND 15 FRUIT FLIES IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED 7-38-020 (A)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115, OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, PUDDLES OF WATER POOLING AROUND GARBAGE COMPACTOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16, CHIPPED AND DAMAGE CEILING ABOVE ICE CREAM MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED BEHIND GREASE TRAP BOX NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11, TOILET ROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFICATE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Jan 10, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT ABOVE SALAD STATION WITH DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINK ABOVE FOOD SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
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Mar 1, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CHICKEN BREADING REFRIGERATOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER REFRIGERATION WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ( PURSE AND COATS ) STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO SOTE AWAY.
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Nov 1, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 25, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed live fruit flies30 (gnats)in bsmt dry storage areas, and 15 in employee storage room, citation issued 7-38-020, serious citation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment that had excess grease/food debris build up no clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt dry storage areas under storage shelving/racks, lockers not clean, had excess debris build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors by 3 compartment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area had excess dirt build up, not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing/damaged light shields in rear kitchen prep area, shall be provided.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored 6 inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Apr 12, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Missing ceiling tiles in bsmt storage room shall be replaced.
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Apr 13, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTRIOR DOORS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES AT ALL COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE, 3-COMP SINK, UNDER THE REAR EXPOSEDD HAND SINK BY THE FRYERS AND IN FRONT OF THE 3DR SALAD REFRIGERATOR. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CORNERS AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, THE 3 COMP SINK AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE ECESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING TILES IN THE REAR MOP AREA AND THE SODA LINES COMING FROM THE CEILING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND THE DECLUTTER THE CORNER AREA IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE IN THE BACK AREA.
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Jun 30, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND 4LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED AT 52.4F AT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTIAN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE FOAM CUPS USE AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED TO USE PREOPER UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, FOOD SEBRIS TRAPPED BETWEEN FOLDS, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETRS KEPT IN REAR OF COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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Jan 30, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MANUAL CAPPING FOR PLASTIC ONE GALLON JUGS FOR ICE TEA ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.
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Dec 30, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MANUAL CAPPING FOR PLASTIC ONE GALLON JUGS FOR ICE TEA ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FIRTHER INQUIRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE HANDLE AT THE PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Dec 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL LARGE PLASTIC SUGAR CONTAINER. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE THAWING COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES FROM SIDES AND BOTTOM SHELF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND AT ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO THE BACK HALLWAY MUST BE DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZED.
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Jun 5, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SEPARATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. A SPRAY HOSE IS INSTALLED BELOW THE EXPOSED HANDSINK THAT REACHES TO THE TAYLOR MACHINE, BUT THE WATER RUNS THROUGH A MIXING VALVE AT THE SINK.
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May 14, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A State & Lake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A State & Lake on file is from Oct 22, 2018. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A State & Lake?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A State & Lake.
Has Chick-Fil-A State & Lake's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A State & Lake have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A State & Lake 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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