Northshore Industrial Vending
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2012
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Score
Going back to 2010, Northshore Industrial Vending has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 8, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Northshore Industrial Vending's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 8, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Aug 8, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT SODA COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT COOKING SERVICE LINE.
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Aug 2, 2012
Routine
5 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: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 20 DRAIN FLIES ON ELECTRICAL CORD BY THE FRUIT AND SALAD BAR AREA, ON THE WALL AT SAME LOCATION AND AT REAR PREP AREA ON THE CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 8/9/12.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT SODA COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT COOKING SERVICE LINE.
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Nov 2, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Two inoperative coolers in the front prep area and an unsanitary wood table in the kitchen need to be removed.
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Oct 26, 2011
Routine
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. The grill station lowboy cooler has an 61 f ambient air temperature. Cooler tagged held for inspection until repaired and inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health. Fax a tag removal request to (312) 746-4240 when the equipment is ready for re-inspection.
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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. Approximately 10 pounds of cold cuts, cheeses were found at 58.8 f internal temperature. Approximately $30.00 worth of product was discarded at this time.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. The cold buffet was being stocked with product this morning and the sneeze guards are cracked and broken glass. The product was discarded and the building engineer removed the broken glass guards. Buffet tagged held for inspection until repaired and inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health. Fax a tag removal request to (312) 746-4240 when the equipment is ready for re-inspection.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Per inspection # 565431 dated 7/15/2011: The 2-compartment sink still leaks, repair the faucet so it no longer leaks.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Two inoperative coolers in the front prep area and an unsanitary wood table in the kitchen need to be removed.
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Jul 15, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. THE FLOOR BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS WET AND DIRTY; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A LEAKY FAUCET, REPAIR THE FAUCET.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. AN EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED COOKING HAMBURGERS IN HIS STREET CLOTHES AND WITHOUT A HAIR RESRAINT, WORKER WAS INSTRUCTED TO DON A WORK JACKET AND HAIRNET.
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Feb 4, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. Walk-in cooler shelves with dust build-up must be cleaned.
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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. Floors around legs of W.I.C. shelves & under heavy equipment, must be free of debris.
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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. Walls across 3-comp sink, around fan guards of coolers with dust or food splatters must be kept clean.
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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. Leaky faucet at front 3-comp sink must be fixed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Northshore Industrial Vending last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Northshore Industrial Vending on file is from Aug 8, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Northshore Industrial Vending?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Northshore Industrial Vending.
Has Northshore Industrial Vending's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Northshore Industrial Vending have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Northshore Industrial Vending 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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