Eggsperience
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2015
100
Score
Across the available record, Eggsperience has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2013. On Aug 14, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Eggsperience is from Aug 14, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.
Eggsperience's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 14, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 13, 2015
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1561803 ON 8-4-15 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 150 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREAS, IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS, IN THE FRONT BAR AREA, IN THE DINING AREA, UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER SINKS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND ON CEILINGS AND WALLS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE TWO OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE TWO INNER FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (EGGS,SOUP,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1561803 ON 08/04/2015 NOT CORRECTED. (45)MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED. MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND BOTH HAND SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS IN EACH WASHROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA AND REMOVE DEAD FLIES AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER SINKS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, AND UNDER PREP TABLES AS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO THE COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE LARGE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Aug 4, 2015
Complaint
7 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND NO WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREAS, IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS, IN THE FRONT BAR AREA, IN THE DINING AREA, UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER SINKS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND ON CEILINGS AND WALLS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, NO COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (EGGS,SOUP,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1527717 ON 03/11/2015 NOT CORRECTED. (38)THE SPOUT AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROPERLY EXTEND OVER ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. (45)MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS IN EACH WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA AND REMOVE DEAD FLIES AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER SINKS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, AND UNDER PREP TABLES AS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO THE COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE LARGE WALK IN COOLER.
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Mar 18, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP,STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SPOUT AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROPERLY EXTEND OVER ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 11, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE PEPSI REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 111.8 LBS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE PEPSI REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.2-52.5 DEGREES F. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 43LBS OF MILK AT 48.2-52 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 34.4LBS OF SOY MILK AT 52.5 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 34.4LBS OF WHIPPING CREAM AT 52 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATAION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF ORANGE JUICE BEING STORED ON TOP OF CONSUMABLE ICE BEING STORED IN AN ICE BIN BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. ALSO, NO ICE BIN COVER PROVIDED. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PLACE ICE STORED IN SAID ICE BIN IN WATER PITCHERS TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. ALSO OBSERVED AN AUXILLARY CORD LAYING INSIDE OF A CONTAINER OF BACON BITS AND A PHONE CHARGER CORD LAYING ON TOP OF A CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES AND READY TO EAT SPINACH AT THE LARGE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER ICE BIN LIDS, TO REMOVE ICE AND FOOD ITEMS AND THAT FOOD AND ICE MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 CONTAINERS OF LIQUID EGGS BEING STORED ABOVE COOKED POTATOES IN THE LEFT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER FOOD STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP,STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SPOUT AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROPERLY EXTEND OVER ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT ENTRANCE TO THE COOKS LINE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH WASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. LEAK AT COLD HANDLE OF LEFT SIDE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT PREP LEFT SIDE COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED THE THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 5, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eggsperience last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eggsperience on file is from Aug 14, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eggsperience?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Eggsperience.
Has Eggsperience's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Eggsperience have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eggsperience 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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