Freshii
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
90
Score
Freshii has been inspected 14 times since 2013. The most recent visit was on May 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Freshii is comfortably above that bar. 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
May 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER #1.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF REAR COLD-HOLDING UNIT (NEAR RICE COOKERS). FOUND FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP USED TO TIE EQUIPMENT TOGETHER AT THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING OF FRONT HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR ENTRANCE) TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Aug 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 15, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER MAINTAINING THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 51.2F, CHICKEN AT 45.6F, AND CHICKEN AT 50.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $140. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED "TO-GO" CONTAINERS OF PEANUT BUTTER FILLED PRETZELS, MIXED NUTS, AND CHOCOLATE COVERED ALMONDS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL "TO-GO" ITEMS FOOD AND TRACEBACK INFORMATION.
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Mar 2, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTEDTO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE INTERIOR OF A PREP COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN LINE OPPOSITE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Apr 2, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NO BARRIER BETWEEN MOP SINK AND CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: IN USE SCOOPS STORED IN A STAGNATE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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May 30, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLES FOR RICE COOKER LIDS BROKEN AND HELD TOGETHER WITH PLASTIC WRAP STRINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LIDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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95
Jul 14, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 20, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY NEAR THE REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE USE UTENSILS INVERTED OR WITH HANDLES PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
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: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE DISHWASH ROOM. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WATER APRESSURE LOW. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT SAID SINK.
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90
Apr 1, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER NEEDS LABEL AND DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MANTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
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: NOTED NO COVERS FOR THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA AND BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING COVERS FOR THE DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
May 13, 2013
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 May 8, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Freshii?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” 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 one violation 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.
How often is Freshii inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Freshii is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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