Freehand Chicago/Cafe Integral/Broken Shaker
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Freehand Chicago/Cafe Integral/Broken Shaker, the earliest from 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM SANITIZER COCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 17, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP AT THE BAR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS, OBSERVER THE GREASE TRAP DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN (IN USE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BIN A LITTLE DIRTT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN OUTSIDE THEMOMETER ON 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLING UNITS IN STORAGE SPACES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN 1ST HALLWAY AND PREP AREA IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING (INSIDE AND OUT). NOTED LIQUOR WELLS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BAR WITH STICKY SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP SINK OUTSIDE OF BAR IN SMALL HALLWAY IN DISREPAIR AND LEAKING INTO BUCKET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME TRASH AROUND RECEPTACLES ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE, TRASH AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, KITCHENWARE STORED UNDERNEATH SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED NEAR ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH BAR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECESARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CFM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Oct 19, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: bulk food containers ( sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in restrooms, instructed to provide.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ice scoop not stored properly, kept on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in clean holder.
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Jul 26, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD SPLASHED ON WALL NEAR LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE LOWER LEVEL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BAR AND BAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 11, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 3, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE 0PPM ON TEST STRIP, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE TESTING . MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE STEAMING MILK AND AT THE CAFE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Aug 10, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 3, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDERS ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST INCLUDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF LABELED ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEES HANDWASH SIGNS POSTED AT HANDWASH BOWLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST POST EMPLOYEES HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASH BOWLS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN GRAB AND GO REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLES NOT WEARING ADEQUATE HAIR RESTAINTS AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 19, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF CRUSHED ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN ON UPPER PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CAST IRON WASTE WATER LINE RUNNING ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT AND CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CITRUS JUICER NOT CLEANED NEXT TO BAR, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD SPILLS NOTED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FLY TRAP FIXED ON WALL CLOSE TO DISH MACHINE NEAR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LIVE POTTERY PLANTS STORED AT CAFE COUNTER, MUST REMOVE.
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Sep 7, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILL INSIDE COFFEE PREP AREA REACH IN 2-DOOR CREAM COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT COFFEE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Aug 31, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE SAID ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILL INSIDE COFFEE PREP AREA REACH IN 2-DOOR CREAM COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT COFFEE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 11, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND BOTTLES ON SHELVES AT MAIN BAR ON 1ST FLOOR, AND 20 ON WALL, SHELF AND BOXES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF INSPECTION REPORT# 1447974 DATED 9/3/2015 PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION (#18)(#14) OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, 30 ON WALL AND CEILING IN HALLWAY WHERE STAIRS LEAD UP FROM KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN MAIN BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION AND REMOVE/MINIMIZE SMALL FLYING INSECTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Sep 3, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOODS (CHEESES, BRISKET AND BEANS, SALMON, BRISKETS, VOLK, SOPROSATO ETC.) STORED IN VACUUM PACKAGED PLASTIC IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND ALSO A SOUS VIDE MACHINE IN USE AT FRONT BAR AREA FOR EGGS MANAGER STATED THAT THE FOODS IN QUESTION WERE VACUUM PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 15LBS OF VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS AND APPROX. 51LBS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. TOTAL APPROX. VALUE $225.00. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, 30 ON WALL AND CEILING IN HALLWAY WHERE STAIRS LEAD UP FROM KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN MAIN BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND TOASTER ON PREP COUNTER. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
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Apr 23, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA OF DUST AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, PARTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Freehand Chicago/Cafe Integral/Broken Shaker last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Freehand Chicago/Cafe Integral/Broken Shaker on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Freehand Chicago/Cafe Integral/Broken Shaker?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Freehand Chicago/Cafe Integral/Broken Shaker.
Has Freehand Chicago/Cafe Integral/Broken Shaker's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Freehand Chicago/Cafe Integral/Broken Shaker have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Freehand Chicago/Cafe Integral/Broken Shaker means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Freehand Chicago/Cafe Integral/Broken Shaker inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Freehand Chicago/Cafe Integral/Broken Shaker is inspected around two times per year on average.
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