Froyo Chicago Cafe

3746 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 13, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Froyo Chicago Cafe stretching back to 2014. On Jun 13, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Froyo Chicago Cafe's record stops at Jun 13, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Froyo Chicago Cafe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 13, 2017

Routine

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. (HANDLES MILK, FROZEN YOGURT, ETC.)

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: FOUND RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE.

Jul 21, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 6, 2014

License

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: REPLACE THE ONE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER THE FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ALL REFRIERATION UNITS ON PREMISES WITH A ACCURATE, CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETER.

No smoking regulations

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO POST NO SMOKING SIGNS ON THE OUTSIDE WINDOW/DOOR OF FACILITY; NO SMOKING SIGNS PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Froyo Chicago Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Froyo Chicago Cafe on file is from Jun 13, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Froyo Chicago Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Froyo Chicago Cafe.

Has Froyo Chicago Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Froyo Chicago Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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