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Flavor's Southern Cooking

5721 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651
American
Last inspected: May 16, 2019
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Flavor's Southern Cooking six times, with records going back to 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on May 16, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since May 16, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Flavor's Southern Cooking is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR WITH NAME AND DATE (FIFO).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASH ROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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86
Sep 5, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE FOLLOW AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, FRONT PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND FRONT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT SEALED BEHIND THE SINK. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA WITH WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Nov 3, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR,THE HOT WATER AT SINK IS TURNED ON AT THE BOTTOM OF SINK,DUE TO WATER NOT ABLE TO TURN OFF WHEN THE HOT WATER IS TURNED ON .THE KNOB IS BROKEN AT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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90
Feb 18, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flavor's Southern Cooking last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flavor's Southern Cooking on file is from May 16, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flavor's Southern Cooking?

Across the inspection record, “adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flavor's Southern Cooking.

Has Flavor's Southern Cooking's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flavor's Southern Cooking have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flavor's Southern Cooking 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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