Freshii
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2022
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Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Freshii stretching back to 2011. On Sep 19, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Freshii since Sep 19, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Freshii is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 19, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION COVERING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER WITH GREEN AND BLACK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 21, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 10, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY) ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided, AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ACROSS THE HALL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE 3-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED O REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND RUST ACCUMULATION COVERING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING CHEMICAL TEST KIT CONCENTRATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS IN QUATS SANITIZER BUCKETS. NOTED CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF WIPING CLOTH SANITIZING BUCKETS AT 0PPM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED OF PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVELS. SANITIZING BUCKETS WERE EMPTIED AND REFILLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN SAMPLE POLICY. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTIVE SET OF SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED (BAKED COOKIES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (CHOCOLATE CHIPS, COCONUT FLAKES, GRANOLA ETC.) STORED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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May 24, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEES (MEN'S) TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( EGGS, BEANS...) COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FOLD OF COOLER GASKETS AT SMOOTHIE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER AT REAR PREP AREA WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Sep 26, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAKED COOKIES FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANINI GRILL WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAKED COOKIES FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANINI GRILL WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED WITH HANDLES IN FROZEN FRUITS AND IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP IN THE MINI REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED ON THE GROUND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower 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 in walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen storage areas under shelving, ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Feb 19, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ALL LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH RED LIDS HOLDING DRY GOODS(OATMEAL, NUTS, PRETZELS, GRANOLA MIX, AND DRIED CRANBERRIES)NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WARPED DOOR SWEEP AT THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE REAR 3-COMP SINK AND AT THE FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT THE FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES FROM WALLS NEXT TO THE COOLERS AND THE SHELVING RACK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jul 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS AND FOOD STORED AT FOOD STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATELY.
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Dec 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CORNERS OF THE INNER PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE. FOUND SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 1DR EACH-IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3DR-REACH IN FRIDGE.
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Aug 27, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKIES BY THE REGISTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR GASKET AT THE UPRIGHT 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER THE 3COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Sep 13, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE ACURATE ONES.
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Feb 22, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Freshii last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Freshii on file is from Sep 19, 2022. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Freshii?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Freshii.
Has Freshii's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Freshii have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Freshii 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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