Mitchell's Enterprises

1953 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

American

Last inspected: Apr 11, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Mitchell's Enterprises has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 11, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 11, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mitchell's Enterprises trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 11, 2011

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED SERVER STATION FRONT COOLER WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.2F IN THE LOWER PORTION TO 52.6F IN THE UPPER DISPLAY PORTION AND FOODS, SUCH AS MILK, AT 48.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND FAX REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL TO 312-746-4240. ATTENTION SUPERVISOR LOPEZ.

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 4 GALLONS MILK AT 48.3F, 6 QUARTS CUT FRUIT AT 52.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.

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 LID FOR SERVER STATION ICE BIN.

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. RIGHT SIDE OF FAR RIGHT LINE COOLER NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FRONT PREP FOOD AREA.

Aug 4, 2010

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND A LARGE FOOD CONTAINER WITH IN IT ONION SOUP STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, AT TEMP OF 45.6F,PRODUCT WAS COOKED ON 8-3-10.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 6,VALUE 6.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO62517-14

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.REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GASKET IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,IN PREP AREA.REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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.CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISPLAY UNITS IN PREP AREA(ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS)

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.FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA MUST BE RE GROUT,WATER STAYING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

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.ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILD-UP).REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE DISPLAY PREP COOLER.

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.EXPOSED HAND SINK ,UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD WATER OR REMOVE IT AND CAP THE WATER LINE.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT FIELD SUPERVISOR FOR THIS AREA, AT 312-746-5426.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mitchell's Enterprises last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mitchell's Enterprises on file is from Apr 11, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mitchell's Enterprises?

Across the inspection record, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mitchell's Enterprises.

Has Mitchell's Enterprises' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mitchell's Enterprises have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mitchell's Enterprises 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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