Fruta Organica Organic Fruit

2500 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Mar 22, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Mar 22, 2010, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Fruta Organica Organic Fruit's record stops at Mar 22, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Fruta Organica Organic Fruit on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 22, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 4, 2010

License

8 minor violations.

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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT 3COMP.SINK,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK ,OR ANYWHERE ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE HOT WATER. ALL OPERATIONS MUST CEASE.NO CITATION ISSUED. OFFICE NOTIFIED.NO PREPARATION AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION.

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

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. DOOR ENTRANCES THRU-OUT FACILITY NOT RODENT PROOFED,ABOUT 3/4"-1"1/2 EXISTS ON SAID ENTRY DOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY RODENT SAID DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT OR INSECT ENTERING FACILITY. AGAIN NO CITATION ISSUED.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT[UPSIDE DOWN]ALL CLEAN UTENSILS.

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. TOILET SEAT AT THE LAST STALL IN LADIES TOILET ROOM; HAND WASH SINKS AT SAME AREA AND HAND WASH SINKS IN GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS ROOM NEEDS CLEANING.

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

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOORS WITH OPENINGS IN LADIES TOILET AND AT MEN'S TOILETS

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR GAPS AND OPENIGS ON CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AND IN TOILETS ROOM.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN LADIES TOILET ROOM. ALSO HOLE TOP COUNTER TOP OF HAND WASH SINK IN LADIES TOILET NEEDS REPAIR

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. URINAL BOWLS IN GENTLEMEN TOILETS ROOM NOT FUNCTIONAL,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.ALSO MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND AT 3COMP.SINK. NO MOP SINK FOUND ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETR INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fruta Organica Organic Fruit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fruta Organica Organic Fruit on file is from Mar 22, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Fruta Organica Organic Fruit's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fruta Organica Organic Fruit have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fruta Organica Organic Fruit 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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