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Essence Med Spa & Wellness Center Cafe

6413 N Kinzua Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Healthcare Facility
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2017
95
Score
Low Risk

Essence Med Spa & Wellness Center Cafe has been inspected seven times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 29, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Essence Med Spa & Wellness Center Cafe's record stops at Mar 29, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Food handler requirements met” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Essence Med Spa & Wellness Center Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 29, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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95
Mar 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. NOTED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 77.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. WARM OR TEMPERED WATER IS DEFINED AT 85F BY THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE). (CDI - MANAGER ADJUSTED WATER TEMPERATURE. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 104.1F) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: FOUND FRONT BOTTOM ENTRANCE AND SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS.--------PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, SHAKES,FRESH JUICES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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82
Apr 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE JUICER BY THE 3COMP SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD PREP STAFF MUST ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS. PREMISES PREPARES COFFEE DRINKS AND JUICE SMOOTHIES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOPER AT THE ICE MACHINE.
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86
Aug 30, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed rat droppings(25 ) in rear storage area in furnace room, behind furnace and hot water heater area in SPA area. Citation Issued#H000072730, with a court date of 10/06/2011, at 400 W Superior in room #112 at 2:00PM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving, racks not clean need cleaning.Bottom storage shelving in front counter areas need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under storage shelving, rear storage rooms, furnace room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors behind ice machine, under heavy equipment, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged, stained, and missing ceiling tiles in storage room, and bathrooms, shall be replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear storage room shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vent(ventilation)in rear storage areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stred six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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70
Mar 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2010
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Several opening noted on ceiling furnace room and side entry door. Instructed to seal opening on side of door and seal holes around pipes in furnace room.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drain line from espresso machine and ice machine not properly installed. Instructed to install with drain line having air gap from floor drain.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Essence Med Spa & Wellness Center Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Essence Med Spa & Wellness Center Cafe on file is from Mar 29, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Essence Med Spa & Wellness Center Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food handler requirements met” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Essence Med Spa & Wellness Center Cafe.

Has Essence Med Spa & Wellness Center Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Essence Med Spa & Wellness Center Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Essence Med Spa & Wellness Center Cafe 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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