Fruit Island

1143 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 2, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Fruit Island. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 2, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Fruit Island's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 2, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Fruit Island is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 2, 2016

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION TO THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE ICE MACHINE.

Jul 29, 2016

License

4 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: FOUND 1 REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: BROKEN DOOR GASKETS AT THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS OVER THE PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION TO THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE ICE MACHINE. SMALL WATER LEAK AT LEFT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fruit Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fruit Island on file is from Aug 2, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Fruit Island's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fruit Island have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fruit Island 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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