Herban Gourmet

900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Vegetarian

Last inspected: May 25, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Herban Gourmet. The most recent report on file is from May 25, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Herban Gourmet since May 25, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Herban Gourmet is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 25, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 18, 2011

Routine

7 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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL (7-38-020). FOUND 8-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES HOVERING AROUND THE DIRTY LINEN BAG & THE 2-DIRTY DUST PANS BESIDE THIS BAG(TO THE LEFT OF GREASE TRAP);12-ON THE WALL ABOVE THIS BAG; 7-ON THE CEILING TILES & 5-ON BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: (7-38-012) NO CITY CERTIFIED PERSON ON PREMISES WHILE SERVING/HANDLING FOOD (DELI MEAT, MILK SHAKES/SMOOTHIES, SALADS WITH MEAT). MUST HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED/SERVED. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL FOODS PRE-PREPARED SANDWICHES, SALADS, FRUIT CUPS, YOGURT CUPS MUST HAVE LABELS & DATED (TO-GO CONTAINERS). All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

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

Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED TO THE LEFT OF REAR HANDSINK (RIGHT BESIDE THE SANITIZING PORTION OF THE 3-COMP SINK). ICE SCOOP MUST BE REPLACED (HANDLE MISSING). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS WHERE THE INSECTS HAVE BEEN SIGHTED & MAINTAIN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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

Inspector notes: RIGHT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IS LEAKING AT THE BASE-MUST FIX. 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.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ALL DUST PANS/CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST KEPT CLEAN & HUNG TO DRY. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Herban Gourmet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Herban Gourmet on file is from May 25, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Herban Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Herban Gourmet have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Herban Gourmet 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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