Forever Yogurt - Logan Square
Last inspected: May 4, 2021
95
Score
Forever Yogurt - Logan Square has been inspected 13 times since 2013. On May 4, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Forever Yogurt - Logan Square's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 4, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Forever Yogurt - Logan Square's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 4, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 21, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 10, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 9 GALLONS OF SOFT SERVE YOGURT MIX AT 62.4F. THE YOGURT WAS SITTING IN LUKEWARM STANDING WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 9 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $50. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (YOGURT AND SMOOTHIES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF YOGURT MIX IMPROPERLY THAWING IN LUKEWARM STANDING WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Sep 12, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT COLD HOLDING BAR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AT YOGURT MACHINES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AT YOGURT MACHINES AND WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Sep 5, 2019
Complaint
6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE (YOGURT) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MUST BE ON SITE AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXISTING PLUMBING AT WALL FOR STAFF TOILET THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM WALL IN 1 OF 2 TOILET ROOMS.MUST REINSTALL TOILET AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT COLD HOLDING BAR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN SPOUTS SHOOT OF TOPPING DISPENSER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AT YOGURT MACHINES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AT YOGURT MACHINES AND WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDER FRONT HAND SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CUPS AND BOWLS FROM TOILETROOM AND STORE IN A SANITARY MANNER.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL BLACK REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.
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Dec 20, 2018
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 13, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRONT PREP CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE FLOORS DRAINS THROUGH OUT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: STILL NO NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (YOGURT, CUT FRUITS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE I COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 59F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-30 LBS OF ASSORTED FLAVORS OF SMART FRUITS (OPEN) WITH LABEL THAT SAYS REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING 60.2F AT ABOUT $380.00,28 LBS OF ASSORTED FLAVORS OF POPPING PEARLS (BOBA) ALSO WITH KEEP REFRIGERATED LABELS 60.9F AT ABOUT $69.00, 4 LBS OF CHEESE CAKE 50F AT ABOUT $20.00, 3 LBS OF COOKIE DOUGH 56.7F AT ABOUT $18.00, 5 LBS OF PINEAPPLE(SLICED) 62.1F AT ABOUT 10.00, 3 LBS OF CUT FRUITS(RASPBERRY)63.1 AT ABOUT $8.00. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 73 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $505.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (YOGURT, CUT FRUITS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRONT PREP CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE FLOORS DRAINS THROUGH OUT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE I COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 15, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER EXPOSED HANDSINK. EMPLOYEES STATED THAT IT HAD BEEN BROKEN ALL DAY. ONLY OTHER EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES IS NOT CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT HANDSINK THUS LEADING TO POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES: RINSING HANDS IN WATER AND NOT PROPERLY WASHING AFTER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION (CASH HANDLING, CLEANING, ETC). FACILITY REMOVED SOAP CONTAINER FROM DISPENSER IN ORDER TO POUR SOAP MANUALLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 3:00PM FOR INSPECTION. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (YOGURT, CUT FRUIT, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CEILING FROM THE VENTILATION COVER BEHIND THE DOOR SEPARATING FRONT AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN DUST DEBRIS OFF OF VENT COVER ON CEILING ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP, PAPER, TISSUE IN PREP AREAS, AND WASH ROOMS,
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NO SHIELD AT SOFT SERVE DISPENSING UNITS, AND NO BARRIER AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING, MUST PROVIDE,
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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: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT UP TO DATE WITH ALL DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE BOOK, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., MUST PROVIDE,
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE,
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERT. AVAILABLE, MUST PROVIDE ACTUAL COPY OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Forever Yogurt - Logan Square last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Forever Yogurt - Logan Square on file is from May 4, 2021. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Forever Yogurt - Logan Square?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Forever Yogurt - Logan Square.
Has Forever Yogurt - Logan Square's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Forever Yogurt - Logan Square have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Forever Yogurt - Logan Square 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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