Honey's

1111-1113 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

American

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Honey's stretching back to 2016. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Honey's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 27, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Honey's is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2017

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: COOKING VENTS ABOVE GRILL AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Dec 29, 2016

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RINSE THERMOMETER ON THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IS NOT WORKING. NOTED THAT THE GAUGE WAS NON-RESPONSIVE DURING THE RINSE CYCLE. DURING ONE CYCLE, A THERMAL STRIP WAS USED AND READ GREATER THAN 180 DEGREES, WHILE THE RINSE GAUGE ONLY SHOWED APPROX. 110 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AN ACCURATE RINSE GAUGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER AND PLASTIC CUPS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD PACKAGING SUPPLIES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED MAINTENANCE MATERIALS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT ELECTRICAL CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SUPPLIES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNFINISHED SECTION OF THE WALL IN DRY STORAGE SURROUNDING A PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

May 24, 2016

License

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (PAINT, LIGHTS, WIRING, ETC)FROM THE FRONT CLOSET, ELECTRICAL ROOM, THE PRIVATE PARTY ROOM AND NEAR THE BACK KITCHEN DOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Honey's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Honey's on file is from Mar 27, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Honey's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Honey's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Honey's 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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