Freshii

28 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60602
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2017
78
Score
Low Risk

Freshii appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 14, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 14, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Food in original container, properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Freshii's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 52.2F AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, EGGS) WERE IN SAID UNIT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT; 1/2 DOZEN OF BOILED EGGS AT 53.4F, 1 GALLON OF MILK AT 52.0F, AND 3 LBS OF YOGURT AT 53F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, EGGS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DESSERTS (COOKIES, MUFFINS) FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
30
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED BEHIND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FROZEN YOGURT COOLER AND ELECTRICAL WIRES WITH FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
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82
Feb 26, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, must properly date food items in coolers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler gaskets in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, reach in cooler gaskets not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Jan 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AT INSPECTION: EMPLOYEE TOUCHING CASH FROM ORDER,TURNED AROUND PUT GLOVES ON,TOUCH DOOR KNOB PREPARED ORDER FOR CUSTOMER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH SAME GLOVES ON, PUTTING(RAW SPINACH) INTO BAG,NEVER WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS-CDI.INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EACH ACTICITY/AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-010
6
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PACKAGED YOUGART,EGGS,OATMEAL INSIDE DISPLAY IN COOLER FOR CUSTOMERS NOT LABEL.MUST PROVIDE.
30
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN CLEANING EQUIPMENT-DUST PANS.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STOE AFTER USE.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEES ENROLLED IN THE NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.MUST ENROLL.
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82
Aug 29, 2014
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 Nov 14, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Freshii?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited three 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 four 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.