Honey ' S to Go Carryout

5401 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
American
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Honey ' S to Go Carryout stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Honey ' S to Go Carryout's record stops at Nov 5, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Honey ' S to Go Carryout scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE TABLES BELOW THE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, 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: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND VENTS NOT CLEAN GREASY, AND DUSTY AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND OVEN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA OVER 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK LEAKING AT TOP OF THE DRAIN PIPE INTO A BUCKET,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED ICE MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN 2 DOOR FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Jun 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE UNDER SHELVING IN STORAGE CLOSET AND AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AT REAR AND IN STORAGE CLOSET. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH-IN COOLER: TRAY OF COOKED FRIED CHICKEN (71.9F), TRAY OF COOKED MAC & CHEESE (70.9F), TRAY OF COOKED PORK & BEANS (68.9F), TRAY OF COOKED YAMS (78.1F), TRAY OF COOKED MASHED POTATOES (70.4F), COOKED MEATLOAF (84.4F), COOKED SMOTHERED CHICKEN (64.4F), COOKED BAKED CHICKEN (60.1F). NO LABELS OR DATES ON PRODUCT, NO TEMPERATURES LOGS IN PLACE. MGR STATES ALL PRODUCT COOKED YESTERDAY. INSTD MANAGER ON PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES AND STORING PROODUCTS (I.E. NOT OVERCROWDING PRODUCT IN COOLER FOR PROPER AIR FLOW). ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. APPROX 30LBS $300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF OVEN, AND CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS BULD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CHARCOAL BBQ GRILL IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Nov 9, 2011
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.FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR BY MOP SINK AREA,AT GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAINED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.EXTERIOR OF WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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May 26, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS.
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Apr 9, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.LABEL ALL LARGE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE ROOM.
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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. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND OTHER RAW SURFACES, i.e.WOOD AND CONCREAT IN REAR WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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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. PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS WHERE MISSING PREVENTING INSECT/RODENT ENTRANCE AND HORBAGE.
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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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN EXHAUST HOOD AND REPLACE ANY MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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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. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMP. SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETORS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Honey ' S to Go Carryout last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Honey ' S to Go Carryout on file is from Nov 5, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Honey ' S to Go Carryout?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Honey ' S to Go Carryout.

Has Honey ' S to Go Carryout's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Honey ' S to Go Carryout have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Honey ' S to Go Carryout means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.