Eat Fit

1151 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2013
70
Score
Medium Risk

Eat Fit appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. Eat Fit was last inspected on Nov 14, 2013. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Eat Fit's record stops at Nov 14, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

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

Eat Fit's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2013
Routine
7 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: FOUND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 MANAGER SENT AN EMPLOYEE TO THE STORE TO GET SOME PAPER TOWELS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP. SINK AND MAINTAIN.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 4, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTARINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS.
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Mar 10, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2011
Complaint
4 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND INSIDE PREP AREA CABINETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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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 PEELING PAINT FROM WALL ABOVE PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Sep 13, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eat Fit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eat Fit on file is from Nov 14, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eat Fit?

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

Has Eat Fit's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Eat Fit have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Eat Fit means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.