Freshii

845 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Other
Last inspected: May 17, 2021
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Score
Low Risk

Freshii has been inspected 24 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 17, 2021. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Freshii is from May 17, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited eight times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Freshii is doing better than most peers. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

24
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 17, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT ABOVE JUICING AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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May 12, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 5 LIVE ROACHES IN DISHWASHING ROOM UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM INSECTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT ABOVE JUICING AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND BINS OF UNCOOKED NOODLES STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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May 10, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. WATER IS AT 62.0 F. FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE WOMENS' RESTROOMS ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR. WATER IS AT 70.0 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS RUNNING HOT WATER THAT REACHES 100 F.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 5 LIVE ROACHES IN DISHWASHING ROOM UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM INSECTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND BINS OF UNCOOKED NOODLES STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT ABOVE JUICING AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Dec 8, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSECTS TRAP GLUE STICK STORED CLOSE TO FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FOODS
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Nov 8, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND STAINED CAULK ON HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR CASH REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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May 30, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2065252 DATED ON 06/29/17 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED-#33 FOUND FRUIT JUICE SPLASHES AT THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE 1DR FRUIT FRIDGE AS WELL AS IN THE BOTTOM SHELVING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN 1DR FRUTI REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. NON COMPLIANCE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jun 29, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT JUICE SPLASHES AT THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE 1DR FRUIT FRIDGE AS WELL AS IN THE BOTTOM SHELVING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR 1DR FRUIT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET BASE HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 15, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS: THE AMBIENT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT WAS 62.8F BY MY THERMOMETER. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED FROM REFRIGERATION UNIT (SEE VIOLATION #3 FOR FOOD ITEM DETAILS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IS FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT THAT HAS BEEN TAGGED: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF STEAK AT 58.8F, CHICKEN AT 57.7F, TOFU AT 54.7F, SLICED TOMATO AT 56.5F, VARIOUS CHEESES AT 56.9F AND BLACK BEANS AT 55.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS AROUND THE PULL OUT DRAWER ON THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT THAT WAS TAGGED, HAS RIPPED GASKETS THAT ARE HANGING FROM THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING WRAPS AND SALADS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST USE AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Sep 15, 2016
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 CUPS USED TO DISPENSE SALAD TOPPING ITEMS I.E. CROUTONS, SLICED ALMONDS, CRANBERRIES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS AND TO STORE SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT ON THE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 31, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS: FOUND THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 2 COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 58F AND 655 AND THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER AT 48F BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND MY THERMOMETER. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED FROM REFRIGERATION UNIT (SEE VIOLATION #3 FOR FOOD ITEM DETAILS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. 1 OF THE COLD-HOLDING COOLERS WERE REPAIRED AFTER I RETURNED FROM LUNCH BREAK. ONCE THE REMAINING COOLERS ARE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE OF BOTH COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THE REACH-IN COOLER: OBSERVED 5 CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN AT 52.8F, EGGS AT 68.8F, 10# OF CHEESE AT 58.9F-67.9, BACON AT 59F, TOFU AT 63.45F, 8 CONTAINERS OF DEVILED EGGS AT 51.2F, 10# OF PREPPED VEGETABLES IN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 55.5-69F, 20 CONTAINERS OF PREPPED VEGETABLES AND SALSAS AT 60-64.4F, 9 CONTAINERS OF OPEN SALAD DRESSINGS AT 63.F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $450. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED: FAUCET HEAD IS PROFUSELY LEAKING WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON AND OFF. FAUCET HEAD MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE PANINI PRESS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERIOR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IS BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL THERMOMETER FOR THE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.
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Jul 1, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER AT 50.3 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 34LBS OF YOUGURT, CHEESE AND SLICED MELON AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.9-61 DEGREES F. NOTED 32LBS OF YOUGURT AT 50.9-61 DEGREES F, NOTED 1LB OF CHEESE AT 55 DEGREES F AND 1LB OF SLICED MELON AT 58 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SOUP,CHICKEN) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Jun 19, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Jun 11, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AND CONTACT SURFACES: CARROTS, OLIVES SPOONS, COFFEE FILTERS AND CUPS IN UNSECURE STORAGE AREA UNPROTECTED. ITEMS ARE IN A PARKING GARAGE. MUST PROTECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR MAIN PREP AREA.
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Feb 6, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS( CHICKEN, SOUP, SALADS, RICE, CHILI, WRAPS ETC.) BEING PREPARED AND SERVED WITH NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Jan 22, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH "NOT IN USE" SIGN ON IT. COOLER EMPTY UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION,7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW FOOD (CHICKEN) STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, NO CONTAMINATION. INSTRT. ON PROPER STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN HOOD OF COLD HOLD UNITS. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION DURING INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED RINSING FOOD PREP BLENDER IN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND ANY FOOD PREP BLENDERS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN BASEMENT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE ENOUGH CLEAN BLENDERS FOR USE TO REPLENISH DIRTY BLENDERS. ALSO OBSERVED SAME EMPLOYEE PUTTING ON RUBBER GLOVES TO PREPARE FOR FOOD HANDLING WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR AND CONTAMINATING GLOVES WITH DIRTY HANDS. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURES FOR RUBBER GLOVE USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. EXPIRED SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND EMPLOYEE HAD NO WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION OF RENEWAL OR RE-CERTIFICATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN FOOD PREP. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING AT 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Apr 30, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE SHEET METAL AND STORAGE COVERS FOR THE PREP COOLERS. MUST INSTALL A KNIFE RACK FOR CLEAN KNIFE STORAGE. PROVIDE A HANDLE FOR THE RICE COOKER LID. INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP FOR THE LEVEL 2B DRY STORAGE ROOM DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Jun 13, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSTRUCTED HANDS WASHING FACILITY. FOUND HAND SINK IN LOWER LEVER PREP AREA WITH PANS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED INSIDE HAND SINK BASIN, SINK SURFACE IS DUSTY.... NOT BEING USED. EXTESIVE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD AT THIS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE HAND SINK ALWAYAS FREE FROM ANY OBSTRUCTION DURING FOOD PREPARATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HAND SINK IS TAPED AT THE SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR ANY CRACKS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS
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Jun 1, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: POOR CAULKING AROUND THE HANDSINK (1ST FLOOR), MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK/SODA CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Nov 19, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. ALL PACKAGED BAKED GOODS ARE IN NEED OF PROPER LABELS. MUST INCLUDE NAME AND ADDRESS ON INFO.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR AREA OF 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING AT BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Freshii last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Freshii on file is from May 17, 2021. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Freshii?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Freshii.

Has Freshii's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Freshii have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one 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.