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Freshii

17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
American
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2016
82
Score
Low Risk

Freshii appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 25, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Freshii since Apr 25, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Freshii squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods held at improper temperature, found 10 lbs. of cooked chicken at 56.5f stored in a large plastic container with tight fitting lid in walk-in cooler, per cook " the container been in walk-in cooler for more than 6 hrs. in walk-in cooler". instructed mgr. to keep such food at 40f or lower. critical citation issued 7-38-005. food items discarded valued at $100.
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: packaged salad in display case not dated with shelf life more than 2 days.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: a case of water bottles stored in toilet room, instructed not to store any food or drinks in toilet room.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: pottery plant stored above packaged food sandwiches, instructed to remove.
41
82
Dec 4, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOTTLE ON THE END OF THE WASTE PIPE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE OPEN SITE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC BOTTLE AT THE END OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE.
38
95
Jan 5, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBINH.
38
95
Jul 17, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOP LOADING ICE CREAM MAKER WITHOUT A WATER SUPPLY LINE TO WASH MACHINE PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL.
38
95
Dec 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE JUICER MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI BUILD-UP.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ANS SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AT CORNERS TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
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Mar 20, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER COLD TEMPERATURES: 2.5LBS BROWN RICE AT 63.6F, 2LBS OF QUINOA AT 66.6F AND 2LBS OF THIN GLASS NOODLES AT 53.4F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE A 2DR REFRIGERATOR WHICH WAS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 38.4F UPON INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $25.00 DOLLARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #H000083348 10.
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS (I.E., LABEL PASTRY PRODUCTS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, POUND CAKES AND ALL LARGE COOKIES WITH NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF ESTABLISHMENT AT ALL TIMES.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT PREP AREA TO DRY WATER AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AT ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE STAFF RESTROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WETS MOPS WITH THE MOP HEAD UPWARDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 23, 2012
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 Apr 25, 2016. The public record contains seven 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 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 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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