Chickpea

2018 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2013

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Chickpea, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Chickpea is from Apr 17, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chickpea is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Foods inisde cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Light cover throught-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Mar 26, 2012

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP.

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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDER,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS HAS SOME GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST,DIRT ON THEM.

May 6, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING, AND MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOME AREAS OF WALL NEEDS REPAINT IN KITCHEN AREA

Jun 4, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS/DISHES IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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.REPLACE/REPAIR HINGE ON 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,REPLACE WORNED OUT SINK STOPPERS.

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS,FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMP SINK REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BACKYARD.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chickpea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chickpea on file is from Apr 17, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chickpea?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chickpea.

Has Chickpea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chickpea have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chickpea 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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