Friistyle

5059 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Sep 28, 2021
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Score
Low Risk

Friistyle appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2018. On Sep 28, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Friistyle since Sep 28, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Friistyle squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Sep 28, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING TILE, CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENT FAN IN WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 8, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAN OF SALMON 78.8F AND CHICKEN WINGS 102.6F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON TOP OF STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2304770 ON 8-15-19:39-MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK. 58-MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON DOOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 15, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF GREASE SPILL UNDER AND AROUND DEEP FRYER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 19, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Gaskets on walk in cooler in disrepair (bottom). Must repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed rear oven 12.5kw not vented for equipment as required or under hood in rear food prep area. Must obtain required ventilation for oven.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Food handler training requirements for all employees missing. Facility must obtain certification for all employees.
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Jun 13, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed front prep (cooking) area without a hand sink. Must provide a dedicated, exposed hand sink in front prep area. Hand sink must be easily accessible, with soap, paper towels, and hot and cold potable water, with adequate city pressure. 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Instructed must have original City of Chicago food sanitation manager certificate on site, posted in plain view of customers. Serious 7-38-012.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Friistyle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Friistyle on file is from Sep 28, 2021. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Friistyle?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Friistyle.

Has Friistyle's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Friistyle have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Friistyle means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.