Frida's

3755 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2012
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Score
High Risk

The inspection history at Frida's is still short, with only one visit logged. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2012. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The most recent inspection at Frida's is from Oct 29, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Frida's 52 doesn't quite reach.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2012
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZING SOLUTION ON PREMISES WHILE FOODS BEING RE-HEATED ON STOVE TOP, DIRTY POTS AND PANS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET TO WASH AND RINSE AND NOT TO SANITIZE.
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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 OR PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN OR BAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK BLOCKED BY LARGE BOX OF COOKING OIL. EMPLOYEE WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED IN KITCHEN. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-12.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. METAL FOOD CARTS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE ICE BIN AND INTERIOR DOOR OF MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND ALL SINKS. UNDER BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND SPICE STORAGE.MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: KITCHEN AND BAR FLOOR DRAINS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LEAK UNDER WOMANS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED FOR KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ALONG OUTSIDE WALKWAY AND UNDER OUTDOOR STAIRWELL SUCH AS BUS PANS, BUCKETS, FURNITURE AND AWNING TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frida's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frida's on file is from Oct 29, 2012. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Frida's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.