Energy House

4353 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2020

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2017, Energy House has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2020. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Energy House's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 14, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

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

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Energy House's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2020

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (07/13/2017) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

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 VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Jul 13, 2017

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND SEATING AREA REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN SEATING AREA.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN SEATING AREA.

Jul 6, 2017

License

8 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AT 43.8F AT THIS TIME.NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240(NO CITATION ISSUED)

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITHOUT A PEST CONTROL LICENSE AND FRONT DOOR HAS A APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LICENSE.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OBSEREVD NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON PREMISES TO DISPOSE OF TRASH.MUST PROVIDE A OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND SEATING AREA REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.

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 PREP AREA AND SEATING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN SEATING AREA.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA .MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN SEATING AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST RECONNECT MOPSINK TO PLUMBING.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Energy House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Energy House on file is from Apr 14, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Energy House?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Energy House.

Has Energy House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Energy House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Energy House 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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