Flirty Cupcakes
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2016
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Score
Flirty Cupcakes appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 7, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 7, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 7, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE HEAVY LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN FREEZER. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REMOVE/REPLACE SAME. SANITARY HAND DRYING (PAPER TOWEL) DISPENSER LOCATED ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTD TO RE LOCATE AND INSTALL ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK, NOT IMMEDIATELY ABOVE PREP TABLE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FRONT REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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Mar 26, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF CHEMICAL DISPENSING UNIT FOR MOP SINK, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS OF OVENS(FOOD DEBRIS), SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(FUZZY BUILD-UP), AND STORAGE SHELVES(FOOD DEBRIS)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : REPAIR (SEAL)LARGE HOLES IN BRICK WALLS IN FRONT SECTION OF FOOD PREP AREA, IN BOTH WASHROOMS, AND IN PANELLED WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ADJUST OR REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE(S) MUST WEAR HAIR, AND BEARD RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
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Mar 6, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS INVERTED WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF CHEMICAL DISPENSING UNIT FOR MOP SINK, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER, INTERIORS OF OVENS(FOOD DEBRIS), SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(FUZZY BUILD-UP), AND STORAGE SHELVES(FOOD DEBRIS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR (SEAL)LARGE HOLES IN BRICK WALLS IN FRONT SECTION OF FOOD PREP AREA, IN BOTH WASHROOMS, AND IN PANELLED WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ADJUST OR REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE(S) MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
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Jun 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS AS NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK NEAR THE ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA OR RELOCATE TO THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Jul 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF STOVE AND OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ONE SECTION OF BASEMENT HAS GRAVEL ROCKS FILLING AREAS; FLOOR MUST BE SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OUTER DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT NOT TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM; MAKE TIGHT FITTING. (ACTUAL DOOR TO ENTER BASEMENT IS TIGHT FITTING AT THIS TIME).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING IN ONE STORAGE ROOM OF BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Sep 12, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER 3COMP SINK AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACHE WALL COUVING AT WALLBASE IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS AT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Feb 6, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR DOORS AT BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.
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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 DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROVIDE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AND AN ICE RECEPTACLE AT ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flirty Cupcakes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flirty Cupcakes on file is from Oct 7, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flirty Cupcakes?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Flirty Cupcakes.
Has Flirty Cupcakes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flirty Cupcakes have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flirty Cupcakes 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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