Chloe's — Chloe Restaurant

5431 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
American
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Chloe's — Chloe Restaurant stretching back to 2012. Chloe's — Chloe Restaurant was last inspected on Sep 20, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Chloe's — Chloe Restaurant since Sep 20, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER HAS LCE BUILDUPINSIDE IT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE HAEVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Mar 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYER, HOOD AND PIPES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR AND THE WALL POTATO SLICER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN REACHIN FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Nov 1, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN POTATO DICER ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYER, HOOD AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, STEAM TABLE EXTERIOR ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, STORAGE SHELVES ETC).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE FLY STRIP FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF FLY STRIPS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CAP FROM BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR HANGING MOPS AND BROOMS. REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS WHEN DONE USING. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 12, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN POTATO DICER ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYER, HOOD AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, STEAM TABLE EXTERIOR ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, STORAGE SHELVES ETC).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE FLY STRIP FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF FLY STRIPS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CAP FROM BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR HANGING MOPS AND BROOMS. REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS WHEN DONE USING. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PLACE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chloe's — Chloe Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chloe's — Chloe Restaurant on file is from Sep 20, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chloe's — Chloe Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chloe's — Chloe Restaurant.

Has Chloe's — Chloe Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chloe's — Chloe Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chloe's — Chloe Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.