Flip N D's

3215 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

American

Last inspected: Mar 14, 2024

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Mar 14, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Flip N D's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 14, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 1, 2020

License

2 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (BAR/WASHROOMS).

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED OPENING ON FLOOR (LEFT CORNER) BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/COVER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED GRILL IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flip N D's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flip N D's on file is from Mar 14, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flip N D's?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flip N D's.

Has Flip N D's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Flip N D's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flip N D's 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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