Endis

5625 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Other
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2021
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2013, Endis has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Endis dates to Jan 20, 2021.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.

Endis' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 10, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG OR CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AROUND THE SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 11, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the interior on the ice machine. Must remove debris, clean, and maintan.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of dirt on the floor in the utility closet and on the floor between the northernmost wall and refrigerator in the rear prep are. Must remove debris, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excess debris buildup on ventilation cover in toilet room. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain. Observed water damaged ceiling tile in toilet room. Must replace.
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Jul 28, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,POTATOE PEELER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN CORNER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP AREA 2 - DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST DOOR CLOSURE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT HAND SINK.
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Nov 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD FRONT STORAGE UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT STORAGE UNDER SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT ICECREAM FREEZER.
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May 4, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE # 10 CAN OPENER, AND POTATO CHOPPER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jul 7, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT HOT WATER TANK AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN SERVING/PREPARING FOOD.
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Jan 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, coolers not clean, need cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in dining area not clean, need cleaning.
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Mar 7, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO LICENSE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING AND NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
19
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ACTUAL COPY OF A FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, MUST PROVIDE, NO XEROX COPIES ACCEPTED, MUST HAVE A ACTUAL COPY OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISE, UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEEDS RETURN TO PREVIOUS OWNER
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Endis last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Endis on file is from Jan 20, 2021. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Endis?

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

Has Endis' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Endis have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Endis means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.