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Freshii

900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2015
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Freshii four times, with records going back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 6, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Freshii dates to Feb 6, 2015.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Freshii is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT ACROSS FROM SERVICE COUNTER BEIND EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 13, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED USING RUBBER GLOVES SEVERAL TIMES WHILE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER GLOVE USE. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND PROPER GLOVE USE. OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES BEING STORED IN REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND RE-WASH. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOPS WITH HANDLES STORED OUT OF READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS OR STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERAL COOLER DOOR HANDLES BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED TAYLOR EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP MUST BE REMOVED.
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Mar 22, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
16
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. THE GREASE TRAP IS RUSTED OUT AT THE BOTTOM AND IS LEAKING FROM THE SIDE NEXT TO THE WALL. MUST REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GAP BETWEEN THE 1 COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK AND THE STAINLESS STEEL COUNTERTOP COVERED UP WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE AND COVER THE OPENING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TAYLOR TOP LOADING ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ANY UNUSED OR NON-WORKING EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Freshii last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Freshii on file is from Feb 6, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Freshii?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Freshii.

Has Freshii's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Freshii have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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