Freshii
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2021
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Score
Freshii appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 29, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Freshii since Nov 29, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, showing up four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Freshii is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 29, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS RACK TOO CLOSE TO MOP AND BROOMS STOREAGE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER
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Oct 12, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS RACK TOO CLOSE TO MOP AND BROOMS STOREAGE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH/PREP AREA AT 75F. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE TO A MINIMUM OF 100F TO EFFECTIVELY WASH HANDS PER CITY FOOD CODE. INSTRUCTED STAFF TO USE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNTIL HOT WATER IS SUFFICIENT AND MAINTAINING 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. TWO DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION, BY 1/29/20.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NO HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ONSITE/POSTED, WHILE TCS FOODS, EGGS, CHICKEN, RICE, ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID SANITATION LICENSE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT DATED, 6/4/19. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED: #37: OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED: SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER ITEMS - YOGURT PARFAIT, CHIA PUDDING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. #59: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Jun 4, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT SUPPLIES AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND KEEP ONSITE A BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (YOGURT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. 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: SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER ITEMS - YOGURT PARFAIT, CHIA PUDDING AND HARD BOILED EGGS; SNACK WALNUTS AND BAKED COOKIES LOCATED AT THE CASH REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OF 4 GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL GARAGE CANS TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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May 22, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THREE UNITS (REACH IN PREP COOLER #1, REACH IN PREP COOLER #2, EXPOSED DISPLAY COOLER) TO BE IMPROPER: REACH IN PREP COOLER #1: HARD BOILED EGGS 54.7F (1LBS) REACH IN PREP COOLER #2: SLICED TOMATOES 50.1F (.5LBS) EXPOSED DISPLAY COOLER: GRILLED CHICKEN 63.4F (2LBS) AND TOFU 60.2F (2LBS) PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APPROX. 5.5LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATED UNITS TO BE IMPROPER: REACH IN PREP COOLER #1 (60.8F), REACH IN PREP COOLER #2 (51.3F) AND EXPOSED DISPLAY COOLER (48F) INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND DISCONTINUE USE OF ALL MENTIONED UNITS UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS AT A PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IS FROM 2017 INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT IN POSSESSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HANDSINK IN THE REAR NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISH AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (YOGURT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. 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: SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER ITEMS - YOGURT PARFAIT, CHIA PUDDING AND HARD BOILED EGGS; SNACK WALNUTS AND BAKED COOKIES LOCATED AT THE CASH REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 40 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED THROUGHOUT NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA, PREP AREA WALLS & CEILINGS, CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AND NEAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT IN POSSESSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN PREP COOLERS STAINED WITH SPILLS AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON PANINI (SANDWICH) PRESS GRILL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREAS FULL AND UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Apr 23, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OIL SPILLS AND DIRT FOUND UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST NOTED ON ON FAN COVERS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TEST STRIP ON SITE, ONLY BLEACH JUGS FOUND ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Sep 28, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, YOGURT) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 1 LB OF BEEF AT 47.7F, 5 LBS OF CHICKEN 48.1F, 5 LBS OF RICE AT 97.8F, 16 CONTAINERS OF YOGURT AND GRANOLA AT 56.8, AND 8 BOILED EGGS AT 56F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND 140F OR ABOVE FOR HOT HOLDING. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* 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 WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 6, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 26, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in front prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be 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).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Mar 24, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS NOT LABELED FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS AT DISPLAY COOLER ,(OATMEAL CUPS,HUMMUS,ETC).INSTRUCTED TO LABEL
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,FOOD PARTICLES,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Oct 14, 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 29, 2021. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Freshii?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four 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 10 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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