Foxtrot
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2024
43
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Foxtrot, the earliest from 2020. The most recent visit was on Mar 29, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Public records show no inspections at Foxtrot since Mar 29, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited seven times.
Foxtrot's latest score of 43 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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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
Mar 29, 2024
Recent Inspection
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE SMOKED SALMON @ 50.1F FOUND IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP. APPROXIMATELY 1/2 LBSOF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $18.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID SANITIATION CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A PROCEDURE & KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO DISCHARGE OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT HANDWASHING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: TEST KITS/ TEST STRIPS OR OTHER DEVICES IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES TO MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A TEST KIT OR OTHER MEASURING DEVICES FOR THE EMPLOYEES CAN MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND AVOID A CONCENTRATION THAT IS TOO HIGH, WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT FRONT HAND WASHING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) COMBINED WITH HAND SOAP VIOLATION
10
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #:2575222 DATED 4/25/23 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND TRASH UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND REAR LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#60
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE SMOKED SALMON @ 50.1F FOUND IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP. APPROXIMATELY 1/2 LBSOF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $18.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID SANITIATION CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A PROCEDURE & KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO DISCHARGE OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT HANDWASHING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT FRONT HAND WASHING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) COMBINED WITH HAND SOAP VIOLATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: TEST KITS/ TEST STRIPS OR OTHER DEVICES IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES TO MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A TEST KIT OR OTHER MEASURING DEVICES FOR THE EMPLOYEES CAN MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND AVOID A CONCENTRATION THAT IS TOO HIGH, WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #:2575222 DATED 4/25/23 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND TRASH UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND REAR LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#60
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May 2, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK, EGGS, SAUSAGE, SALMON ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND TRASH UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND REAR LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF DAIRY (YOGURT, CHEESE) COOLER IN GROCERY STORE OF PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH HANDLE UPRIGHT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 25, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINTING PROPER TEMPERATURE WHILE HOLDING TCS FOODS (VARIOUS COOKED BREAKFAST BURRITOS) INSIDE. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 119.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT REACHES 135.0F OR ABOVE. UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7.6LBS OF VARIOUS COOKED BREAKFAST BURRITOS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED ON FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER RANGING BETWEEN 112.9F AND 126.5 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL HOT HELD ITEMS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. PIC DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. VALUE $35.75. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZING STRENGTH AT LOW TEMPEARTURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF RED AND GREEN SALSA CUPS STORED ON FRONT COUNTER IN PREP AREA @ 68.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORTY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF DAIRY (YOGURT, CHEESE) COOLER IN GROCERY STORE OF PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE.
36
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH HANDLE UPRIGHT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
44
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND TRASH UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND REAR LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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50
Feb 4, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS( DELI, STEAM MILK... ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Jan 27, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( DELI MEAT, STEAMING MILK...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOR FOR 3-COMP SINK QUAT SANITZIER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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May 5, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR (GARBAGE ROOM) DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHTFITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP GROVES ON HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST RESURFACE AND/OR REPLACE CUTTING SURFACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN A CONSPICUOS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS (INCLUDING GRAB AND GO COOLERS, BEVERAGE COOLERS, ETC.).
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Jun 18, 2020
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Foxtrot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Foxtrot on file is from Mar 29, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Foxtrot?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Foxtrot.
Has Foxtrot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Foxtrot have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Foxtrot means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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