Frutyland — Fruityland
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2024
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Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Frutyland — Fruityland, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 8, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Frutyland — Fruityland is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN CABINETS, AND INTERIOR OF COLD-HOLDING UNITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE TOILET ROOM DOOR NEAR THE PREP AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO ENSURE DOORS ARE SELF CLOSING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTD TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG THE WALL BASE IN ALL CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, WASHROOMS, DINING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL ICE CREAM FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 27, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED YOGURT AT 50.7F AND SOUR CREAM AT 55.4F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F, AND THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS YOGURT AND SOUR CREAM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CRUMB TRAY INSIDE OF THE PIZZA OVEN.
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Aug 3, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON CLEANING WHEN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NO PROPER MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLE, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED BREAD WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. SOME ICE CREAM FREEZER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL THE SHELVES ON THE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE SERVING AREA FOR ICE CREAM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD BY THE ENTRANCE TO SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, WASHROOMS, DINING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL ICE CREAM FREEZER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE HAS NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE .
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEED LABEL OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER WHERE CUT MELON IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN ALSO,REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE NESTLE COFFEE STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 30, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH DATE, PRODUCT NAME, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER ON ALL DESSERTS INSIDE SMALL INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC CONTAINERS LOCATED INSIDE THE DESSERT COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE GASKET ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE DOOR OF THE 2-DR REFRIGERATOR CLOSEST TO THE 3-COMP SINK. FOUND GASKET LOOSE AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WASTE BASKET LID INSIDE THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL AND LEFT HAND SIDE WALL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILINGS FOR ALL FIXTURES LOCATED IN THE 2ND PREP AREA ROOM AND AT THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM. ALSO MUST REMOVE DUST AT CEILING ABOVE THE DESSERT COLD HOLDING UNIT ON THE FURTHEST RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA. MUST PAINT/OR SEAL THE RAW WOODEN DOOR FRAME LEADING INTO THE 2ND PREP AREA IN THE REAR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3-WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. FOUND ONLY 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 31, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE. LIGHT COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Apr 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS IN ICE CREAM FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT PREP AREA, AND IN POOR REPAIR REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Nov 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABLED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE. LIGHT COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COVERS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT NECK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Sep 20, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO OVER FLOW TUBE FOR DIPPER WELLS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON ICE CREAM MACHINE AND ICE BUILD-UP ON CHEST FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND DOOR FOR SAME ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA, AND SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTERS FOR ICE CREAM MACHINE OR NESCAFE COFFEE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTERS FOR BOTH.
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Feb 14, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL WELL. ALSO MUST SEAL OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN CLOSET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING BOWL IN WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS THRU-OUT FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN CEILING PANELS AT REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Apr 22, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.//ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS NEED TO BE ON UP & RUNNING WITH THERMOMETERS IN SIDE
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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: 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.//REAR DOOR HAS GAP AT BOTTOM & SIDE 1/4"/ FRONT DOORGAP BOTTOM 1/4" /NO EXTERMINATOR LOG BOOK OR SERVICE.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.//NO LICENSE DISPOSAL SERVICES
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDELER ON PREMISES
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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.//REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHT PREMISES
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.// NEED SELF CLOSEING DOOR ON RESTROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//BASE OF FAUCET LEAKING WATER ON 3COMP SINK REPAIR./MUST REMOVE THREDS FROM FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frutyland — Fruityland last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frutyland — Fruityland on file is from Nov 8, 2024. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frutyland — Fruityland?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Frutyland — Fruityland.
Has Frutyland — Fruityland's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frutyland — Fruityland have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frutyland — Fruityland means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Frutyland — Fruityland inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frutyland — Fruityland is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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