Fresh Choice
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2011
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Across the available record, Fresh Choice has three inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 16, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Fresh Choice's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 16, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Fresh Choice's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 16, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. NAME AND ADDRESS NEEDED FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF CONVEYOR OVEN.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS, ESPECIALLY 2ND FLOOR COOLERS.
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Feb 4, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND MAKING READY TO EAT FOOD, AND SANDWICHES. INST NEEDS TO WASH HANDS EVERY TIME HANDING MONEY TO MAKE SANDWICHES OR ANY TYPE OF FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED GREEN MOLD GROWTH ON THE ICE SHOOT FROM THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER AND MOLD GROWTH ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. BOTH UNITS WERE TAGGED BY CDPH. ALSO OBSERVED A WORKING SMALL CONVEYOR OVEN UNIT IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THIS PIECE OF MACHINERY TO WHERE FOOD IS PROTECTED. REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE REFRIGERATORS AND EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ARE STORED LACKS A DROP CEILING. MUST INSTALL A DROP CEILING IN THIS AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD CONTAINER IN REACH IN COOLER UPRIGHT COOLER,2ND FL REFRIGERATION UNIT UPRIGHT, 2 DOOR REFRGERATION UNIT, 1DOOR UNIT BY THE PREP TABLE,ALL NEEDS TO HAVE DATES AND LABELS. NAME AND ADDRESS NEEDED FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSIDE PLASTIC COVER TO THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA HAS EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR. MUST REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PAINT OR SEAL ALL EXPOSED WOOD IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA , ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR PREP COOLERS, EXPOSED HANDSINK ON 2ND FLOOR, WIRE RACKS NEAR DISH WASH AREA, CABINETS BELOW EXPOSED HANDSINKS, INTERIOR OF CONVEYOR OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES. REPLACE THE DIRTY PLASTIC FRP BOARD USED TO COVER THE WOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUHGOUT THE PREP AREAS, FLOOR AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE BROKEN OR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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 SEAL ALL GAPS IN THE FRP BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AROUND THE DISHWASH AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE ICE CREAM MACHINES, WALLS OF DISHWASH AREA AND BEHIND THE GRILL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. MANGER IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Jan 19, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR BOTTOM OF DOOR LEADING FROM REAR STORAGE AREA INTO REAR HALLWAY. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN GLASS IN SIDE DOOR ALONG SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING. REMOVE RUST FROM MEAT SLICER.
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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. CLEAN DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS INCLUDING MOTOR HOUSING. CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS, ALONG WALLS,BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOLERS,FREEZERS,3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER AND WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASES THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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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 CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED. REPAINT WALLS ON 2ND FLOOR AROUND HAND SINK AND 1 COMP SINK AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL SMALL OPENING IN CEILING OVER 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPRAYING ON FLOORS. PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MOP SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF MULTI USE ITEM STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresh Choice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresh Choice on file is from Feb 16, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresh Choice?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fresh Choice.
Has Fresh Choice's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fresh Choice have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fresh Choice 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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