Krem — Dream

1749 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2010

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Krem — Dream. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2010. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 24, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Krem — Dream on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2010

Complaint

11 minor violations.

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED ON 3-8-10 OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN GARBAGE CORRAL OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE AND DEBRIS, UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. OBSERVED DURING AN ATTEMPT TO PERFORM AN INSPECTION OF A COMPLAINT OF OVERFLOWING GARBAGE HOWEVER, UNABLE TO GAIN ENTRY TO ESTABLISHMENT AT THAT TIME DUE TO LATE OPENER SCHEDULE. GARBAGE HAS BEEN REMOVED AND NOT OVERFLOWING AT THIS TIME.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES VISIBLE.

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. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT MUST CLEAN.

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 PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.

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.NO TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

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.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN.ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT MUST CLEAN.INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.

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 THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS MUST CLEAN.

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. ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NO HOLES.

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. CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON COOKS LINE.

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.DISH MACHINE NOT OPERATIONAL. NO DISHES BEING WASHED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL INSPECTED BY C.D.P.H.

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

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.MUST REMOVE GAS BBQ GRILL FROM KITCHEN.

Mar 8, 2010

Consultation

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Krem — Dream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Krem — Dream on file is from Mar 24, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Krem — Dream?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Krem — Dream.

Has Krem — Dream's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Krem — Dream have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Krem — Dream 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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