Green Apple Yougurt & More — Green Apple Grill & More

201 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60601
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Nov 23, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Green Apple Yougurt & More — Green Apple Grill & More seven times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 23, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Green Apple Yougurt & More — Green Apple Grill & More since Nov 23, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Green Apple Yougurt & More — Green Apple Grill & More on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 23, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GARBAGE. AREA NOT CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED.MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVING OF ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND CRUMBS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT ALL CORNERS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN THE REAR COOKING AREA AND THE FRONT SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER'S WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS FOR PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON WIRE SHELVES, BOTTOM SHELF OF COOLERS WITH DARK LIQUIDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH IN FREEZER AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING IN PREP AREA-REMOVE DIRT/DUST PARTICLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE FRONT 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS IN FRONT, SIDE AND REAR OF THE FACILITY.
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Oct 11, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN HANDLING RAW MEAT AND READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AND PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTE DTO LABEL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OVERSIZED CONTAINERS FOR MAKING STOCK, INSTRUCTED TO USE POTS AND UTENSILS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN 3-COMP SINK FOR PROPER WASHING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FLOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INETRIOR OF ICE MAKER, SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED IN DRY FOOD AREA AND FRONT KITCHEN SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Jan 20, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 5, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NO SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT HOT FOOD STEAM TABLE, MUST PROVIDE, PAN COVERS ARE USED AT THE TIME TO COVER THE FOOD.
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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. LEAKY PIPE UNDER FRONT 3COMP SINK, LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Dec 15, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES THROUGH OUT.
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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. FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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. WALL IS IN NPOOR REPAIR BEHIND DRYING SHELF ABOVE 3 COMP SINK, MUST PROVIDE DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR SECTION PF KITCHEN
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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. WEAK HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT ICE CREAM MAKER FAUCET, MUST PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST REPAIR ICE MAKER DOOR. ORGANIZE ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Green Apple Yougurt & More — Green Apple Grill & More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Green Apple Yougurt & More — Green Apple Grill & More on file is from Nov 23, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Green Apple Yougurt & More — Green Apple Grill & More?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Green Apple Yougurt & More — Green Apple Grill & More.

Has Green Apple Yougurt & More — Green Apple Grill & More's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Green Apple Yougurt & More — Green Apple Grill & More have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Green Apple Yougurt & More — Green Apple Grill & More means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.