Honey Baked Ham
Last inspected: May 12, 2017
90
Score
Honey Baked Ham appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on May 12, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Honey Baked Ham since May 12, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited four times.
Honey Baked Ham's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 12, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES SURROUNDING REAR UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINAIN SAME.
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Feb 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEBOARDS BROKEN AT THE THRESHOLD TO THE ATTACHED STORAGE SPACE AND THE BASEBOARDS BROKEN NEXT TO THE BULK SUGAR STORAGE INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BASEBOARDS.
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Aug 25, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Dec 2, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35-FOUND CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS BY THE OFFICE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 38-FOUND LEAKS AT THE FOLLOWING: BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 8, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP AND THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN THE FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOOR TILES DAMAGED/CRACKED AROUND THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS BY THE OFFICE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SHIELD MISSING FROM THE LIGHT AT THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA, IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS MISSING THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKS AT THE FOLLOWING: BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR AT ALL TIME WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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Feb 22, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER (DUSTY)
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Mar 14, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN LADIES ROOM.
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Mar 23, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING/HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. MUST HAVE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 12, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE FAUCET IN MENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS/SPONGES IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Honey Baked Ham last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Honey Baked Ham on file is from May 12, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Honey Baked Ham?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Honey Baked Ham.
Has Honey Baked Ham's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Honey Baked Ham have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Honey Baked Ham 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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