Fresh Brew
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2020
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Score
Going back to 2018, Fresh Brew has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 7, 2020. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Fresh Brew dates to Aug 7, 2020.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Fresh Brew on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FOOD SHELVING IN SMALL CLOSET STORAGE ARE MADE FROM UNPROTECTED WOOD. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE SERVICE FOR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM
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May 8, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 1, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE AND ALSO PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED TO STORED BAGS OF BREAD AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS. UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. FEMALE EMPLOYEE REMOVED ALL THE BAGS OF BREAD AND PLASTIC CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION. HAND SINK IS NOW AVAILABLE TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 11/9/18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2233050 DATED 11/9/19.#10 - 6-301.13 PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RELOCATE TO THE HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP DISPENSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, FRONT COUNTER, COOLER, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND WIRE RACK SHELVING BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE CABINET OF WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 9, 2018
License
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MAKER IMPROPERLY DRAINS INTO FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CREATE AIR GAP BETWEEN DRAIN LINE AND FLOOR DRAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RELOCATE TO THE HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP DISPENSER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN BASEBOARD COVING OF ELEVATED SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresh Brew last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresh Brew on file is from Aug 7, 2020. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresh Brew?
Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fresh Brew.
Has Fresh Brew's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fresh Brew have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fresh Brew means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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