Flip Crepes
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2020
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Score
Across the available record, Flip Crepes has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 6, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 6, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Flip Crepes on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN COOLER GASKET/S ON 4 REACH IN COOLER DOORS, LOCATED FRONT AND REAR PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 10, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the hot holding unit: 1 lb of eggs @ 111.2F and 0.75lbs of cooked beans @ 123.1F. Must keep all potentially hazardous foods @ 140F or higher, or 40F or less at all times. Operator discarded denatured foods during inspection totaling in value @ $3. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease and food (black in color) build up inside table top oven. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize interior of oven. Must maintain same.
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Dec 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPERLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, DELI MEAT, CREPES) PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ON SITE DID NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL COPY OF THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK LIQUID AND STAINS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE ALTO SHAM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN SERVING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN LINE.
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Mar 15, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 4, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN,EGGS, BACON) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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Apr 17, 2014
Routine
2 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 OF COOLERS, SINKS AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK.
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Apr 22, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS A TOP LOAD FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE, WHICH REQUIRES HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WATER SOURCE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVING IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL AND IN CORNERS NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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May 31, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM SHELF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE STICKY WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR.ALSO MUST CLEAN ANS SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3COMP SINK.
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May 2, 2011
Routine
2 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. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A LIME BUILDUP ON THE DOOR AREA, DELIME THE DOOR AREA.
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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. REMOVE STACKED UP MILK CRATES FROM THE SINK AREA.
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Sep 14, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES-UP. FOR SELF-SERVICE.
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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. SOME FLOOR SECTION AT PREP AREA NEED CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flip Crepes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flip Crepes on file is from Feb 6, 2020. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flip Crepes?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Flip Crepes.
Has Flip Crepes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flip Crepes have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flip Crepes 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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