Ipsento
Last inspected: May 3, 2018
90
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Ipsento stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on May 3, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Ipsento's record stops at May 3, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Ipsento'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 3, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets at all the refrigerator doors at the front counter prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found the front exposed hand sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Apr 30, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: Found 7lbs of canned preserves from 'Pear Tree Preserves' on site. Found no record of an establishment with that name or matching the listed invoice address on file with CDPH or corresponding systems. Operator voluntarily discarded and denatured said items, valued at $140. Instructed facility to obtain food items from approved sources that have been inspected by health authorities at the point of origin and licensed and must be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, adulteration, contamination, or misbranding, and safe for human consumption. Critical violation 7-38-005(b).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Found the rear employee washroom without hot water- water at 61.5F. Instructed facility to repair and maintain tempered water at a minimum of 85F at washbowl sinks at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found a black mold like substance on the interior portion of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets at all the refrigerator doors at the front counter prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found the front exposed hand sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jul 25, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Jul 7, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/5/16 (33) NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 38 NOTED NO GREASE TRAP ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Dec 12, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PREP KNIVES STORED UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE COUNTER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AT A KNIFE RACK..... NOTED MULTIPLE CUTS AND DIRT ON CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN....INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN RAILS OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH MILK AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO GREASE TRAP ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
6 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: NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS REAR EXTERIOR PORCH USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PREP KNIVES STORED UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE COUNTER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AT A KNIFE RACK..... NOTED MULTIPLE CUTS AND DIRT ON CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN....INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN RAILS OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH MILK AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE COFFEE STATION/STORAGE UNDERNEATH STAIR WAYS, AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PORCH AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO GREASE TRAP ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 9, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE PRE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER TOP. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 30, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAM SANDWICHES, EGGS COFFEE WITH MILK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/16/14, REPORT#1490618 FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT 2ND FLOOR REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE PRE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER TOP. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS MILK, EGGS, AND MORE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND FRONT BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 31, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST RESEAL AREA AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK
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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 UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST, SECOND AND BASEMENT AREAS
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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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
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Jul 6, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN TOILET BOWLS ON 1ST & 2NDFLS WITH STAINS,2COMP SINKS ON 2ND FLR.WITH DUSTS AND VENT IN TOILETS NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO MOP SINK IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT,OFFICE,STAIR-WELLS AND FLOORS IN TOILET ON 2NDLR WITH DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENING ON WALL AROUND PIPES ON MOP SINK IN BSMT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. REPLACE MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON 2NDFL.TOILET DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ipsento last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ipsento on file is from May 3, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ipsento?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ipsento.
Has Ipsento's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ipsento have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ipsento 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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