Ivy's Burgers, Hot Dogs and Fries
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Ivy's Burgers, Hot Dogs and Fries nine times, with records going back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 10, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 10, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Ivy's Burgers, Hot Dogs and Fries trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and 1 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by 1 compartment sink in kitchen prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning. Wall that had peeling paint in mop sink area closet, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Jan 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAM IN PREP AREA.---------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER DOOR WITH BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AND EXPOSED INSULATION IN PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE USABLE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR STORED IN REAR AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
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Jan 15, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE DRAINING WATER FROM RIGHT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER COMING-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AIR GAP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAINLINE TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, DEEP FRYER CABINET AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVER IN REAR SECTION OF PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Sep 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS THE PREPARED SALADS AT THE REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE FRYING STATION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOOD AT THE GRILLING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS(CHLORINE) FOR USE AT THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 21, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INETRIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Jan 22, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A GREYISH-YELLOWISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE LINNING OF THE UPPER ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENT DRIPPING ONTO ICE AT THE SODA DISPNSER MACHINE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE ICE AND CALLED THE COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL IT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED F0OD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND DEEP FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AT THE SEVICE LINE COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALSO NOTED NO VENTILATION IN THE TOILET. MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION IN THE TOILETS.
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Mar 1, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 5/24/12
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 5/24/12.
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Feb 24, 2012
License
7 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: FRONT AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. MUST RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND THE DRAIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AND WELD AROUND THE DRAIN. ALSO IST ,2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT HOLDING THE WATER. MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(VERY CLOSE TO EACH OTHER).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE BRICK WALLS IN THE DINING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM.(NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE OF THE WASHROOM FAUCET.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: MUST POST A 'NO SMOKING' SIGN ON EACH ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE THE RESTAURANT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ivy's Burgers, Hot Dogs and Fries last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ivy's Burgers, Hot Dogs and Fries on file is from Jan 10, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ivy's Burgers, Hot Dogs and Fries?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Ivy's Burgers, Hot Dogs and Fries.
Has Ivy's Burgers, Hot Dogs and Fries' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ivy's Burgers, Hot Dogs and Fries have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ivy's Burgers, Hot Dogs and Fries 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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