Freddy's Fast Food

5364 W Gale St, Chicago, IL 60630
American
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Freddy's Fast Food seven times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Freddy's Fast Food since Feb 17, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Freddy's Fast Food is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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May 27, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, storage room, 3 compartment sink, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage room need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, storage areas, and bathrooms shall be replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields need cleaning in prep area, missing light shields in rear storage areas shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, dining areas need cleaning.
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Sep 3, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 27, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Found evidence of mice droppings under the 3 compt sink, under the exposed hand sink,beside the window close to the chest freezer and inside the electrical closet over 35 total. Instructed to clean in detail and sanitize affected areas. Inform the pest control company.Citation issued serious 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: violation #32 remains to be corrected.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: violation #33 remains to be corrected.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: violation #35 remains to be corrected.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: violation #40 remains to be corrected.
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Jul 14, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR GAME AREA, RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WASHBOWL SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN AND BEHIND THE GAME MACHINE IN THE REAR GAME AREA.FLOOR UNDER ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS AND UNDER THE AND BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALL VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILT UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 30, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 22, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE PEPSI MACHINE, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND ELECTRIC METER OVER 15 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 163423 DATED 12/01/09. #32-CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM,WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN. #35-DAMAGED WALLS BESIDE THE TOILET BOWL,INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST READJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE ONE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR BY THE DINING AREA. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE ATM MACHINE, REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE POTATOES ARE STORED, BEHIND THE PEPSI AND ICE MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER, IN THE DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN THE FAN COVER OF THE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR AREA BY THE OFFICE,(WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILT UP.) WALLS BY THE DINING AREA, CLOSE TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR, WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WITH NON- TOXIC PAINT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Freddy's Fast Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Freddy's Fast Food on file is from Feb 17, 2012. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Freddy's Fast Food?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Freddy's Fast Food.

Has Freddy's Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Freddy's Fast Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Freddy's Fast Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.