Frida Room
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
82
Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Frida Room stretching back to 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
Frida Room's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER CEILING, WALL AND FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE MEN WASHROOM DOOR NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL IN POOR REPAIR(CHIPPING PAINT AND DRY WALL) AROUND THE DISHWASHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Nov 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED HALF OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
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95
Nov 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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95
Oct 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY -TO- EAT POTATOES WITH HIS BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES? MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. DISH MACHINE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON DIGITAL MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. FOUND NO REMINDER OR WRITTEN DISCLOSURE STATING THAT SAID FOOD ITEMS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX. 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER ALL SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE, IN LEFT CORNER OF CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STORAGE, ON LEFT SIDE AND BEHIND COOLERS AT FRONT BAR, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AT ENTRANCE HALLWAY OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROX 15 SMALL FLIES, LOCATED IN REAR PREP NEXT TO EXIT DOOR AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP. ALSO NOTED BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jun 10, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN OVEN AND FRYER AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED WORN AND STAINED PASTRY SPATULAS STORE ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AND REPLACE SPATULAS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER SHELVES, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jun 3, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER; ABOUT 5 LBS OF PULLED RAW EGGS AT 50.2F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 49F-50.1F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF DELI HAM AT 48.7F, ABOUT 25 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 49.7F, ABOUT 50 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 50.2F, AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF DICED/SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. ALL FOODS DISCARD ABOUT $2000. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.2F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE WALK IN COOLER WAS MAINTAINING 39F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED SOME ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE FOR THE ITEMS (EGG,BEEF ITEMS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN A CORNER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT, AND ABOUT 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PHOTOS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN OVEN AND FRYER AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED WORN AND STAINED PASTRY SPATULAS STORE ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AND REPLACE SPATULAS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER SHELVES, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Mar 30, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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95
May 9, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON PREMISES MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING.DATE MARKING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE/DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED #10 CAN OPENER IN REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE/MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 2, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO SANITIZER( 0 PPM, WITH HIS, AND MY TEST STRIPS)BEING AUTOMATIC DISPENSED INTO DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED/REINSPECTION IS CONDUCTED. INSTRUCTED DISH MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME,7-38-025 PRIORITY FUNDATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON PREMISES MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE WALKIN COOLER HELD FOR OVER 24HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING/DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE/DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH. EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Apr 24, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING UTENSIL HANDLES, SOILED COMMON TOWELS AND FOOD ITEMS(SANDWICHES, TORTILLA CHIPS AND FOOD TOPPINGS)WHILE STAGING READY-TO-EAT FOOD WEARING SAME CLOVES BUT NOT CHANGING THEM BETWEEN TASK AND PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, DELI TISSUE, ETC. SO THAT READY-TO-EAT FOODS ARE NOT TOUCHED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF SPILLED FOOD ITEMS AND LITTER. ALSO CLEAN UNDER SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN BUCKET WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 15, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RECAULK AND SEAL THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE IN THE ICE BIN AT THE COFFEE BAR. ALSO, OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP FOR THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE STORED ON TOP OF THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN OR MACHINE.
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May 8, 2017
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SCRAMBLED EGGS IN A CONTAINER ON THE PREP TABLE WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 60.6F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS: HAMBURGERS AT 48.2F, CHICKEN AT 50.9F, AND SAUSAGE AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (SANDWICHES, TORTILLA CHIPS, ETC.) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, DELI TISSUE, ETC. SO THAT READY-TO-EAT FOODS ARE NOT TOUCHED WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO, OBSERVED COMMON TOWELS BEING USED BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SINGLE-USE TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS AFTER WASHING THEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING RINSE WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WHILE IT WAS IN USE AND FULL OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. A BOTTLE OF CHLOROX BEACH WAS HOOKED UP VIA A PLASTIC LINE TO USE AS SANITIZER FOR THE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CHEMICALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES FOR THE MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 AND NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE BAR WHERE COFFEE AND OTHER DRINKS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED 2 FLY STRIPS HUNG FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FLY STRIPS MAY NOT BE HUNG IN FOOD PREPARATION OR STORAGE AREAS. THE FLY STRIPS WERE REMOVED BY THE MANAGER DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL MEASURES IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND STORED EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL MEASURES. OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT AND POISON ON THE GROUND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL OPEN RODENT BAIT/POISON AND PLACE IT IN CLOSED CONTAINERS ONLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN AND DUMPSTER LIDS NOT CLOSED. OBSERVED GARBAGE STORED OVER THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LID COULD NOT BE CLOSED. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER AND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE IN THE COURTYARD BEHIND THE RESTAURANT AND UNDER THE STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT AND KEEP IT FREE OF GARBAGE AND LITTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS AT 189.3F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1933148 ON 6/21/16 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP COOLERS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE BROKEN WOOD PIECES AND INTACT WOOD PILES FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE BAR AND WALL IN THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, CUTTING BOARDS,#10 CAN OPENER, AND REAR SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL CONNECTED TO COLD WATER AND PROPER DRAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Dec 9, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 4, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIMY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS AND EQUIPMENT INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED UNCOVERED IN REACH-IN COOLER, UNCOVERED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED FOOD, UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO SLICED HASH BROWNS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON NEWLY CONSTRUCTED SIDE COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, COMPRESSOR/FANS IN REACH-IN COOLERS, STOVE, FRYERS, OVEN, PREP TABLES, SLICER, SHELVING UNITS, ETC
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINLINES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Apr 13, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED TO ORDER FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OR DOCUMENTATION OF ENROLLMENT BY 7-1-15.
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Apr 1, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING PLATES, CONTAINERS, UTENSILS, PITCHER IN DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WATER BACKING UP AND SLOWLY DRAINING IN COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FAN GUARD IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR UPRIGHT FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM COFFEE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OR DOCUMENTATION OF ENROLLMENT BY 7-1-15.
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Jul 18, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.
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Jul 15, 2014
License
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER FOOD PREP AREA, NO BARRIER, NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND HAVE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.ALSO,THE REAR DOOR MUST BE RODENT-PROOFED ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION OR REGISTRATION FORM FOR ENROLLMENT TO A SANITATION COURSE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES THAT ARE STORED ON THE SHELVING AREA,REPAINT WOODEN DRY STOARGE SHELVINGS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND ELEVATE ITEMS OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.ALSO,PATCH HOLES ON FLOOR NEAR THE HANDSINK FRONT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR COOLER STORAGE AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER,COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT,MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frida Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frida Room on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frida Room?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Frida Room.
Has Frida Room's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Frida Room have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frida Room 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 Frida Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frida Room is inspected around two times per year on average.
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