Fitness Formula Club

939 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Other
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Fitness Formula Club has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“* certified food manager on site” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Fitness Formula Club on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Nov 29, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POSTED SUMMARY REPORT IN A CONSPICOUS PLACE FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Aug 13, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A)(1)(2)(3) OBSERVED BOXED ITEMS STORED ON THE STORAGE ROOM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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Nov 23, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, SMOOTHIES ARE MADE ON SITE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PREPARATION/SERVING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Nov 24, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLER OR IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WET WASH CLOTH SITTING ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 26, 2010
License
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED,WATER NOT RUNNING AS REQUIRED,INTERIOR GASKET AT 3RD COMPARTMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPLACE.
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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 FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIORS OF COOLERS,DIPPING WELL,INTERIOR OF CABINETS BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED.
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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.A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE BEHIND SERVICE LINE NOT INSTALLED,VENTILATION COVERS DUSTY IN TOILET ROOMS.
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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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ROOMS AT REAR,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fitness Formula Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fitness Formula Club on file is from Dec 19, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fitness Formula Club?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fitness Formula Club.

Has Fitness Formula Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fitness Formula Club have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Fitness Formula Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fitness Formula Club is inspected about once every two years on average.