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Freshii 1871

222 W Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL 60654
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2018
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Freshii 1871, the earliest from 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 10, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Freshii 1871's record stops at Jan 10, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Jan 10, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED, TO-GO ITEMS (INCLUDING EGGS, SALADS, YOGURT AND FRUIT CUPS) IN FRONT OPEN-FACED CASE WITHOUT ANY LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED TO-GO ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF ITEM, THE NAME OF THE MANUFACTURER, ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER (PREPARER), LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY PREDOMINANCE, NET WEIGHT AND ANY ALLERGENS PRESENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER. OBSERVED CHAR BUILDING UP ON THE PANINI PRESS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF PACKAGING PRODUCTS AND BEVERAGES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Feb 16, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY, FOUND NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PREOVIDED AT BOTH HAND WASH SINKS,FOUND MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN HAND WASH SINK BASIN. INSTRRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS, NO WASHING OR RINSING OF ANY UTENSILS IN HANDS WASH SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALUMINIUM FOIL USED TO COVER PANINI MACHINE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- BLUE CHEESE AT 49.1 F, PICO DE GALLO AT 49.0 F, EGGS AT 45.4 F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 50.2 F, CHEESE AT 49.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. FOUND OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET WITH LOW COLD/HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST INCREASE HOT/COLD WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET.
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Sep 18, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU OUT THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Freshii 1871 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Freshii 1871 on file is from Jan 10, 2018. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Freshii 1871?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Freshii 1871.

Has Freshii 1871's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Freshii 1871 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Freshii 1871 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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