Cousin's Incredible Vitality

3038 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jun 24, 2010

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Jun 24, 2010. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Cousin's Incredible Vitality dates to Jun 24, 2010.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 24, 2010

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: STILL WORKING ON VIOLATION FROM REPORT 251180 6/22/10 MISSING DOOR HANDLE

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

Inspector notes: STILL WORKING ON VIOLATION FROM 6/22/10 REPORT 251180. WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

Jun 22, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED 30 FRUIT FLIES, 5 HOUSE FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE REMOVE FLIES.

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. OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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. OBSERVED FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK- IN COOLER'S NOT CLEAN DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.OBSERVED MISSING CEILING COVER ON 1ST. FLOOR OVER WAIT STATION INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cousin's Incredible Vitality last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cousin's Incredible Vitality on file is from Jun 24, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cousin's Incredible Vitality?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cousin's Incredible Vitality.

Has Cousin's Incredible Vitality's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cousin's Incredible Vitality 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 Cousin's Incredible Vitality 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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