Forever Yogurt

1924 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 19, 2017

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2014, Forever Yogurt has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 19, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Forever Yogurt's record stops at Sep 19, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Forever Yogurt is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 19, 2017

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 11, 2016

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 4, 2016

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM AREA. ALSO PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT IN WORKING CONDITION(DEAD BATTERIES),NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-29-15,REPORT#1454280 #32-ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, HOWEVER MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING #33-ALL YOGURT MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP #34- FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. TODAY WE(MANGER AND OWNER)OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Oct 29, 2015

Routine

6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. FROZEN YOGURT, CUT FRUIT... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, HOWEVER MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.

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

Inspector notes: ALL YOGURT MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL YOGURT MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. COVING MISSING AT MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE.

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

Inspector notes: ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Jun 25, 2014

License

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES UNDER TOPPING DISPLAY CASE.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(SPILLS). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN SOFT SERVE MACHINE AREA.

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

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Forever Yogurt last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Forever Yogurt on file is from Sep 19, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Forever Yogurt?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Forever Yogurt.

Has Forever Yogurt's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Forever Yogurt have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Forever Yogurt 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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