Green Street Local
Last inspected: Jun 28, 2024
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Score
Green Street Local has been inspected nine times since 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 28, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 28, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 21, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LID ON OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 06/13/2023 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE, APRX 2"X 3" UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR/ MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST FROM COMING IN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEANING AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE CEILING LIGHT IN THE STORAGE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 16, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT, OLD FOOD RESIDUE, AND OTHER TRASH ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BAR EQUIPMENT AND SINKS LOCATED IN THE 1ST-FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Jun 9, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120F. THE WATER TEMPERATURE IS AT 140F. THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE SINK IS BROKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED US TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/22/2019 REPORT #2305110 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-501.114) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE/EMPLOYEE-ONLY AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS. MUST MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, OLD FOOD RESIDUE, AND OTHER TRASH ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BAR EQUIPMENT AND SINKS LOCATED IN THE 1ST-FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SODA GUN HOLDER LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR MISSING A DRAIN HOSE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE DIPPER WELL LOCATED NEXT TO THE SALAD STATION IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES NEEDING GROUT IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Aug 22, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING IN MENU FOR RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP SLOW DRAINING, AND LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE/ EMPLOYEE ONLY AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STICKY SPILLS IN UPSTAIRS ON FLOOR IN BAR BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANS MAINTAIN.
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Jul 9, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. CERTIFIED MANAGER'S MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AT NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE FORM 1-B OR SOMETHING SIMILAR ACKNOWLEDGING EMPLOYEES ARE PART OF HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE KIT OR PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS; FLOUR, SUGAR, SPICES; WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION 7-38-005
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN AT BAR ON TOP OF ICE. ICE SCOOPS MAY BE STORED HANDLES UP IN AN ICE BIN, EXCEPT FOR AN ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM HOT FOOD LINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
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Oct 23, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER AT 51.9F WITH NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX A LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN FREEZER FAN GUARD COVER,INTERIOR PANEL AND DOOR OF ICE MACHINE,FRYER CABINET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS IN KITCHEN.DISH WASHING AREA .REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN BETWEEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,UNDER HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN 2ND FL. LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD..MUST REMOVE TAPE WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET AT 2ND FL. BAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR DRAWER COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE, UNABLE TO SANITIZE PROPERLY, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO UTILIZE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK BASIN AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WORN GROUT LINES AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Dec 22, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Street Local last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Street Local on file is from Jun 28, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Street Local?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Green Street Local.
Has Green Street Local's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Green Street Local have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Green Street Local 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 Green Street Local inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Street Local is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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