Flo-Clar's

3911 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

American

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2015

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Flo-Clar's. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Flo-Clar's's record stops at Feb 5, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Flo-Clar's is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2015

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE PIZZA OVEN NOT CONNECTED THAT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES/PREPARATION AREAS.

Oct 3, 2014

License

12 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR AND FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TALL WEEDS ALONG FENCE AND UNDER STAIRS IN REAR YARD AND PALLETS AND OTHER ARTICLES IN SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE ,CUT DOWN AND MAINTAIN.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND POST.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD AT COUNTER TOPS IN LOBBY.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DOOR JAM OF REACH IN COOLER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR VENT COVERS,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE UNFINISHED WALL UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY,WALL OUTLET IN TOILET ROOM.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND LANDING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flo-Clar's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flo-Clar's on file is from Feb 5, 2015. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flo-Clar's?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flo-Clar's.

Has Flo-Clar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Flo-Clar's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flo-Clar'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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