Frietkoten
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2024
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Frietkoten 18 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 22, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “all food employees have food handler training” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Frietkoten's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. 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
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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95
Nov 13, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Nov 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Nov 10, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 7, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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95
Nov 29, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT TURN (NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE); COLD WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT FAUCET STRIPPED. ONCE COLD WATER TURNED ON, UNABLE TO TURN WATER OFF. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS MUST BE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON MENU ITEMS OFFERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (FRIED EGGS ). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED ON HAND WASHING SINK. NO WATER AVAILABLE WHEN HOT WATER HANDLE TURNED TO ON POSITION. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. MUST HAVE HOT/COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REPAIRED HOT WATER HANDLE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Jan 17, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON MENU ITEMS OFFERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (FRIED EGGS ). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES THAT CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Apr 10, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOE EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed blocked exposed hand sink. At time of inspection exposed hand sink basin, near prep area was blocked by large cutting board and potato fry press. Informed manager that exposed hand sinks must be accessible at all times to ensure proper hand-washing, at all times. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-030
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Observed no chemical test kit on site during inspection. Instructed manager to provide chemical test to determine proper concentration level of chemical sanitizing solution. Manager corrected violation at end of inspection. Serious violation #7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed pre portioned condiments, ketchup, etc. for sale to public, at front counter display with no labels or dates. Instructed manager that once food is removed from bulk container and pre portioned, labels and dates must be provided. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed hood filters above flat top grill with excessive grease build-up. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed interior surface of floor drain on bar side of operation, covered with black mold like substance. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Jul 19, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods improperly stored inside prep cooler. Found raw eggs stored above potatoes, onions, cheeses, etc. Must store all raw potentially hazardous foods (raw eggs) below uncooked, non-potentially hazardous and/or ready to eat foods to prevent cross contamination. Operator rearranged contents of cooler during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed dishes soaking over night in 3 compartment sink on bar side. Observed food debris in strainer of 3 compartment sink on cooking side. Must leave all surfaces clean and dry over night to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Facility unable to provide proof of food handler training for employees. Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees within 30 days of hire. Must maintain records.
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Dec 14, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 13, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. REPAIR THE FAUCET LEAK. A CART STORING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND INGREDIENTS IS BEING STORED IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDSINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK OR, STORE THE CART AT LEAST 12 INCHES AWAY FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK.
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Mar 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 16, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Apr 17, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND HOOD ABOVE PREP LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA. REMOVE WATER UNDER STORAGE CAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK.
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Nov 4, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.
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Jan 6, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. A plastic water line is connected to the sink spigot and runs 2 feet up to the top of an abrasion potato peeler with no backflow prevention device. The water line was disconnected at this time and the peeler is tagged held for inspection until connected to City plumbing and drains according to the Municipal Code of Chicago.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No valid proof of a certified manager is present at this time, have enough certified managers working to cover your hours of operation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The hood interior has some dusty greasy buildup inside, clean out the filters. The two door reach in cooler is dirty, clean the bottom of the cooler interior.
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86
Mar 30, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frietkoten last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frietkoten on file is from Jul 22, 2024. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frietkoten?
Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Frietkoten.
Has Frietkoten's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frietkoten have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frietkoten 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 Frietkoten inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frietkoten is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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