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Food First Chicago

3207 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
American
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2018
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Food First Chicago has five inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Food First Chicago was last inspected on Mar 29, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Food First Chicago's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 29, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 29, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICICLES HANGING FROM THE CEILING AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING OVER THE MAIN PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Apr 28, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK IN FREEZER FAN COVER IS OFF. MUST REATTACH SAID FAN COVER INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR SAID FOOD HANDLER.
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74
Aug 17, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVE AT THE FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA. FOUND KNIVE BEING STORED BETWEEN THE EDGE OF THE PREP TABLE AND COUNTER SERVICE AREA.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING DUST FAN GUARD COVER AT THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY FLOOR GREASE TRAP CATCH BASIN LID.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE TO PREVENT SMALL LEAK.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY CATCH BASIN LID IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE TO PREVENT LEAK AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.
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90
Dec 29, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Food First Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Food First Chicago on file is from Mar 29, 2018. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Food First Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Food First Chicago.

Has Food First Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Food First Chicago have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Food First Chicago 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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