Citi Belles
Last inspected: May 26, 2016
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Citi Belles, the earliest from 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated May 26, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Citi Belles since May 26, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food handler requirements met”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Citi Belles is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
May 26, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DRAINBOARD ATTACHED/OR SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 19, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DRAINBOARD ATTACHED/OR SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 23, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA AND OFFICE ALONG WALS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 20, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL NOT MAINTAINED, WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL, CLEAR WATER FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH SAID SINK BACKS UP. HOWEVER WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT ALL OTHER SINKS NO WATER WILL BACK UP ONTO PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TEMPORARILY WASH HANDS AT FRONT PREP COUNTER EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL LOCATED 10 FT AWAY FROM PREP AREA. ESTABLISHMENT IS PUT ON 48 HOUR NOTICE BY CDPH AT THIS TIME AND PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL MUST BE REPAIRED BY (03/23/15). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED (FISH, GOAT, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WITH ORGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AREA HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA AND OFFICE ALONG WALS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Apr 10, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 7, 2014
License
9 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE WASHBOWLS SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON PREMISES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE AN ILLINOIS LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY. UPON REINSPECTION REQUIRE PROOF OF SERVICE/CONTRACT AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY LICENSE.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE DUMPSTER LID DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE INSIDE THE DUMPSTER THAT IS STARTING TO OVERFLOW ONTO THE GROUND. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES STORED ON THE GROUND BEHIND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PICKUP SERVICE IF NEEDED AND TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ISSUES.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPER DEVICES FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 3 SEPERATE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ALONG THE INSIDE WALLS OF THE DEEP FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, RUST, AND GRIME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS FOR THE BULBS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPEMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET HEAD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS INSIDE DRY BULK FOODS INTENDED FOR DISPENSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS FOR DRY BULK FOODS WITH THE HANDLE OUT OF THE FOOD OR STORED IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Citi Belles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Citi Belles on file is from May 26, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Citi Belles?
Across the inspection record, “food handler requirements met” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Citi Belles.
Has Citi Belles' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Citi Belles have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Citi Belles 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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