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Food First Chicago

2415 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
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Last inspected: Sep 11, 2019
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Food First Chicago stretching back to 2019. On Sep 11, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Food First Chicago's record stops at Sep 11, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Food First Chicago on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND ASTERISK ON ALL THE FOODS THAT IS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU,PLACARDS,TABLE TENTS,OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES,GRILL AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK COLOR ON THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ONE OF THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE SAME AREA. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKLFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 21, 2019
License
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-28-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER PLASTIC TUBE AND BEHIND THE PLASTIC TUBE WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
16
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKLFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Food First Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Food First Chicago on file is from Sep 11, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Food First Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” 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 seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Food First Chicago means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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