Christina's Place

3759 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 7, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Christina's Place has three inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The most recent visit was on Sep 7, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Christina's Place's record stops at Sep 7, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Christina's Place on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Sep 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER INNER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUSR REPAIR CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE END OF THE BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE ACROSS FROM THE TOILET BOWL AT THE LOWER PORTION OF THE WALL IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST CANOPY. MUST REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE ARM AT THE 2ND 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO BE EASIER TO MOVE AND OR ADJUST. FOUND DIFFICULT TO MOVE FAUCET HANDLE ARM TO ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS.MUST ADJUST.
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Feb 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION DON'T WORK IN MENS BATHROOM, MUST REPAIR, PIPES LEAKING IN LADIES BATHROOM, NEEDS REPAIRED, MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Feb 5, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD OF THE DOOR OF THE WOMENS WAHROOM, AND THE DOOR GOING TO THE HALLWAY. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE CABINETS BEHIND THE BAR AND INSIDE THE ISLAND CABINET BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WOMENS WAHROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FRONT SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND REPAIR THE CONCRETE FLOOR,MAKE IT SMOOTH,EASILY CLENABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM(WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED). MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WOMENS WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL. MUST RE ADJUST THE MENS WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE, DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Christina's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Christina's Place on file is from Sep 7, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Christina's Place?

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

Has Christina's Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Christina's Place have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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