Freshii

50 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2020
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2014, Freshii has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Freshii since Mar 5, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ALONG WITH VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. 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 PREP AREA NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING �TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. 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 A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 11, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11, LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND UNDER FRONT ON COMP SINK, UNABLE TO SHUT OFF COLD WATER LINE AT 3-COMP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11, NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Jan 22, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND TAKE OUT DISPLAY COOLER FOR PACKAGED FOODS AT 57.4F, COOLER IS USED TO KEEP HARD BOILED PEELED EGGS AND YOGURT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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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 2 LBS OF PEELED HAND BOILED EGGS AT 57.2F STORED IN SAID COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITTAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). EGGS DISCARDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 6, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES
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May 30, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE AND CARDBOARD BOXES ON TOP OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS GARBAGE FROM ON TOP OF THE DUMPSTER AND ENSURE THAT ALL GARBAGE IS IN A DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 23, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, partial caulk missing, shall be repaired/provided.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage 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 heavy equipment, prep tables, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had gaps/exposed plaster by mop sink/3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Dec 11, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSEVED PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE AT FRONT COUNTER AND DISPLAY COOLER,IE COOKIES,BOILED EGGS.MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ON REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN OF DRY OLD FOOD.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT DUSTY,NOT CLEAN OVER SOFT SERVE MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OF EMPLOYEES IN NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYEE AT NEXT INSPECTION
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Jan 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED,IE COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING.MUST INSTALL HANDLE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REAR REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF FOOD/MEAT JUICES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT DUSTY,NOT CLEAN OVER SOFT SERVE MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OF EMPLOYEES IN NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYEE AT NEXT INSPECTION.
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May 22, 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 Mar 5, 2020. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Freshii?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five 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.