Fast Track Ltd

629 W Lake, Chicago, IL 60661
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Sep 14, 2021
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 13 inspections at Fast Track Ltd stretching back to 2010. Fast Track Ltd was last inspected on Sep 14, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Fast Track Ltd's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 14, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

Fast Track Ltd's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 14, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Sep 2, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND RUST ACCUMULATION COVERING STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 70.5F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Observed no chemical test kit on site, at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide chemical test kit to determine proper concentration of sanitizing solution. Manager corrected a violation during inspection. Serious violation #7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed pre-made salads, for sale to public, in front display cooler with no labels or dates. Instructed manager to provide dates and labels.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive rust patches, on walls and door, throughout rear walk-in cooler. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove rust, seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and easily cleanable. Observed rust and chipped paint, on wire shelving racks, throuhout in 3 door delfield refrigerator in rear prep area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. And for manager to seal said area and maintain it all times. Observed broken and cracked door gaskets on 2 door cooler at front counter area.Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive food and debris build up, on wire shelving racks in rear walk cooler in area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed 16 x 40 inch long patch of raw unfinished concrete square, located on floor directly in front of cashier area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and he was single. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain said.
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Mar 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found shelves in kitchen and rear prep area with rust. Must remove rust or paint shelves. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found large hole in floor of walk in cooler. Must fill to prevent dust and debris build up. Must maintain same. Found cracked/missing floor tile in front prep area, near register. Must repair or paint. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Mar 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAINS CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST. OBSERVED FOIL AND OLD EGG CARTONS BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED LARGE CRACKS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CRACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE WHEELS ON THE FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS INOPERABLE. PROVIDE A FUNCTIONING EXHAUST FAN.
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Mar 27, 2015
Routine
4 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 FRYERS AND COOLERS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND STEAM TABLE SURFACE.
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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 BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS. MUST ALSO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 22, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.
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Apr 3, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BETWEEN, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Mar 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST ALL FREEZERS ON PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 26, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE SHARPENING STEEL IS GREASY, THE STEEL WAS WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE STEAM TABLE HAS AN OPENING WHERE FOOD AND DERIS IS ACCUMULATING, CLEAN OUT SAID AREA AND COVER SAID AREA. GREASY DOORS AND SURFACES AROUND THE PREP AREA NEED TO BE DEGREASED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE NORTH HOT LINE LOWBOY COOLER HAS A DAMAGED GASKET, REPAIR SAID DOOR GASKET. CLEAN OT THE DIRTY REAR COIL AND FAN SHIELD OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ARE DIRTY: WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE THERMOMETERS. .
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Aug 17, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF COOLER AT COOK'S LINE, METAL SHELVINGS ON WALLS OF DISHROOM, BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS/DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. aNY SODA CRATE USED FOR STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED/REPLACED, FOR EASY CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fast Track Ltd last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fast Track Ltd on file is from Sep 14, 2021. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fast Track Ltd?

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

Has Fast Track Ltd's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fast Track Ltd have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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