Monica's Sweet Potatoes
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2012
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Score
Monica's Sweet Potatoes appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 9, 2012. 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 Jul 9, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Monica's Sweet Potatoes is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jul 9, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 3, 2012
Routine
6 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: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE SIDES OF FURNACE AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED OPENNGS ALONG THE SIDES AND TOPS OF THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. ALSO NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER DRAINED. MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STEAM TABLE. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN UNUSED FREEZER AND COOLER USED AS DRY STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ODORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT HAND SINK.
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Jan 12, 2011
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE GLASS JAR SAUCE CANS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, UNABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETELY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, STORAGE RACK AT FRONT PREP, AND WINDOW LEDGE AT FRONT DINING AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES, PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT PREP AREA, AND STORAGE AREA.
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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. REPAIR CEILING IN TOILET ROOM, REPLACE STAINED/SOILED CEILING PANELS AT PREP AREAS, REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND AT STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AT PREP AND FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA, REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP, PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB, AND OR LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET, DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE VENTILATION AT VENTILATION HOOD.
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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. REMOVE ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR AND WEEDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 5, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM CLOGGED, NOTED 1 INCH OF RUSTY WATER INSIDE SAID SINK. ALSO, NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED. SUPERVISOR TURKALY NOTIFIED.
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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: 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. FOUND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE AT FRONT REGISTER, UNDER DRY STORAGE RACKS, AT COMPRESSOR UNDER REFRIGERATOR, TOILET ROOM, BY UTILITY SINK. ALSO, NOTED 2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE GLASS JAR SAUCE CANS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, GASKETS AT REFRIGERATORS, TOILET, STORAGE RACK AT FRONT PREP, AND WINDOW LEDGE AT FRONT DINING AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES, PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT PREP AREA, AND STORAGE AREA.
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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. REPAIR CEILING IN TOILET ROOM, REPLACE STAINED/SOILED CEILING PANELS AT PREP AREAS, REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND AT STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AT PREP AND FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA, REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP, PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB, AND OR LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET, DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE VENTILATION AT VENTILATION HOOD.
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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. REMOVE ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR AND WEEDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monica's Sweet Potatoes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monica's Sweet Potatoes on file is from Jul 9, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Monica's Sweet Potatoes?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Monica's Sweet Potatoes.
Has Monica's Sweet Potatoes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Monica's Sweet Potatoes have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Monica's Sweet Potatoes 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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