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My Girlfriends Kitchen

4813 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60644
American
Last inspected: Oct 26, 2011
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for My Girlfriends Kitchen. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 26, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. My Girlfriends Kitchen's record stops at Oct 26, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 26, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2011
License
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40 OR BELOW.
2
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE.
9
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM.
12
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.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR & PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
18
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 REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SURFACES,SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK & MOP SINK.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE UPPER WALL IN REAR AREA & TOILET ROOM,WALL BASE OUT SIDE OF TOILET ROOM,TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST PROVIDE A GREASETRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK & PROVIDE WATER LINE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER.
40
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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was My Girlfriends Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at My Girlfriends Kitchen on file is from Oct 26, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has My Girlfriends Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at My Girlfriends Kitchen have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at My Girlfriends Kitchen 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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