My Girlfriends Kitchen

4335 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624

American

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2013

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. My Girlfriends Kitchen's record stops at Mar 5, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2013

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE IS DIRTY AND NOT WORKING, REPAIR OR REMOVE THE UNIT. THE SODA DISPENSER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE UNIT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Feb 6, 2013

License

5 minor violations.

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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

Inspector notes: THE SOUTH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS INTO A CONTAINER, REPAIR THE WASTE WATER LEAK. TWO STOPPERS ARE MISSING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, OBTAIN TWO WORKING STOPPERS.

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

Inspector notes: THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER DOORS HAVE 3"-4" GAPS WHEN CLOSED, HAVE THE DUMPSTER REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE GAS FIRED GYRO MACHINE IS NOT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, MOVE THE UNIT UNDER THE HOOD. THE ICE MACHINE IS DIRTY AND NOT WORKING, REPAIR OR REMOVE THE UNIT. THE SODA DISPENSER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE UNIT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: THE WALLS HAVE FOAM SEALER STICKING OUT OF THE HOLES SEALED, SHAVE THE FOAM AND SEAL THE EXPOSED AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was My Girlfriends Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at My Girlfriends Kitchen on file is from Mar 5, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at My Girlfriends Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at My Girlfriends Kitchen.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at My Girlfriends Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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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