Island Vibes
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2021
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Score
Island Vibes appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2019. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2021. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Island Vibes's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 22, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Apr 22, 2021
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF OVERHEAD DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND OFFICE AREA, AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR SERVING AREA ENTRANCE, OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 15, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF DESK, SHELVING UNITS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(RICE 159.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF OVERHEAD DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND OFFICE AREA, AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR SERVING AREA ENTRANCE, OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 8, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE WIC. APPROX 60-LBS OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.0F TO 49.0, APPROX 15-LBS OF COOKED CABBAGE AT 46.0F, 2-LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES AT 45.0F, 20LBS OF COOKED GREENS AT 46.0F,5-LBS OF COOKED GOAT AT 45.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX 150.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED,( RICE 204.0F ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 25, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 18, 2019
License
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FURNACE EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT SALADS NOT LABELED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPACKAGED SALADS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED SALADS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL SALADS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Vibes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Vibes on file is from Apr 22, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Vibes?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Island Vibes.
Has Island Vibes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Vibes have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Island Vibes means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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