Fritzy's of Lincoln Park

723 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Sep 21, 2018
43
Score
High Risk

Fritzy's of Lincoln Park has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Sep 21, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The most recent inspection at Fritzy's of Lincoln Park is from Sep 21, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Fritzy's of Lincoln Park's 43 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 21, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 THE PRSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-305-13. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED BRICK WALL INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR . MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLE AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AND DIRT ON WALL BEHIND PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11. OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OPENING AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112 OBSERVED NO VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER AT 1DOOR PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARD WALL IN POOR REPAIR UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL BEHIND PREP SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL BRICK WALL INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD DOOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fritzy's of Lincoln Park last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fritzy's of Lincoln Park on file is from Sep 21, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fritzy's of Lincoln Park?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fritzy's of Lincoln Park.

Has Fritzy's of Lincoln Park's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fritzy's of Lincoln Park have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Fritzy's of Lincoln Park 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.