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Eggsperience of North Avenue

939 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 16, 2014
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Eggsperience of North Avenue, the earliest from 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated May 16, 2014. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that Eggsperience of North Avenue's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 16, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Eggsperience of North Avenue trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE NORTH PREP COOLER MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. TAGGED COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION" BY CDPH. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS OF PHF (EGGS, COTTAGE CHEESE, TUNA, STEAK, YOGURT, AND CREAM CHEESE), VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $210 IN NORTH PREP COOLER. FOOD WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.6F TO 52F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INFORMED THAT ALL PHF MUST BE KEPT AT 140F OR ABOVE OR 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
3
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER STATED HE IS CERTIFIED BUT HAS CERTIFICATE AT HOME. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PHF (EGGS, CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC) IS BEING PREPARED. ALL ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
21
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BACK OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENT NEAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK BY BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WORKING LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING AT ALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO HOT AND COLD WATER FLOW AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND THE FURTHEST LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA WITH A BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INFORMED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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70
Oct 15, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Gaskets not maintained on reach in coolers. Instructed to replace damaged gaskets.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained in mechanical room. Instructed to seal holes and repaint walls.
35
90
Oct 9, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Internal temperature of cooler at 50.2 F. Instructed to have all coolers at 40 F or below.
2
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside garbage area not maintained or rodent proof. Instructed to have all dumpster lids tight fitting and not overflowing to prevent rodent and insect entry.
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Gaskets not maintained on reach in coolers. Instructed to replace damaged gaskets. Juice machine set-up in customer waiting area. Instructed to move equipment and properly store to be protected from customer contamination.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained in mechanical room. Instructed to seal holes and repaint walls.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not working inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to replace light fixture.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Handle not maintained on three compartment in dish area. Instructed to replace missing hot water handle. Exposed handsink in dish area leaking at drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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Oct 1, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eggsperience of North Avenue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eggsperience of North Avenue on file is from May 16, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eggsperience of North Avenue?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Eggsperience of North Avenue.

Has Eggsperience of North Avenue's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Eggsperience of North Avenue have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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