Mixed Green
Last inspected: May 2, 2014
78
Score
Across the available record, Mixed Green has six inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on May 2, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mixed Green dates to May 2, 2014.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Mixed Green's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 2, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE; FOUND LETTUCE AT 51.6F, TUNA SALAD AT 49.7F, DICED TOMATOES AT 49.8F,AND DICED CHICKEN AT 50.0F. APPROX. WT. 8LBS, AND VALUE $40.00. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD PRODUCT STATED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. MANAGEMENT DID NOT HAVE TIME AND TEMPERATURES ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, STEAK, TURKEY, TUNA SALADS AND SALADS) WERE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARSOUS FOODS ARE BEINFG SERVED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012, ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT, RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND AT REAR. KEEP FLOORS AT REAR DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND EXPOSED HAND WASH AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR.
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Jun 20, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION AT 1:10PM FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE; FOUND ROMAINE LETTUCE AT 60.8F, SPINACH 58.9F, GARBANZO BEANS 57.2F, CORN SALAD 56.3F AND BLACK BEANS 54.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD PRODUCT STATED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.MANAGEMENT DID NOT HAVE TIME AND TEMPERATURES ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARSOUS FOODS ARE BEINFG SERVED AND PREPARED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3DR COOLER TO REMOVE POOLING STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRONT SERVICE COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF COOLER CORNERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ICE SHUTE AT COCA COLA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER THE 3COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Dec 12, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 4, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWED WITH GARBAGE AND LITTER, WITH GARBAGE ON ALLY FLOOR, CANNOT CLOSE DUMPSTER LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND SERVICED IMMEDIATELY AND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA MUST BE CLEAN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (11/14/11).
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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. CEILING LIGHT END CAPS MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL END CAPS FOR LIGHTS.
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Oct 1, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NOTED 10-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS & CEILING AROUND MOP SINK AREA; 8-ON WALL & AT BOXES STORED IN REAR SHELVES. MUST ELIMINATE SOURCE, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O.
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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. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED, TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. ANY FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AROUND DISHROOM & PREP TABLES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN; MUST RE-SEAL CAULKING BETWEEN WALL & SPLASH GUARD; CLEAN DUSTY VENTS IN BATHROOM
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AROUND OPEN FOOD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mixed Green last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mixed Green on file is from May 2, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mixed Green?
Across the inspection record, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mixed Green.
Has Mixed Green's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mixed Green have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mixed Green 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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