Not Far From a Dollar
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2011
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Score
Inspectors have visited Not Far From a Dollar three times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 16, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Not Far From a Dollar dates to Feb 16, 2011.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 16, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: 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. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER AND STOVE, SHELVES REMOVING ALL PAPER ON SHELVES AND COUNTER SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: 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. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER AND STOVE, SHELVES REMOVING ALL PAPER ON SHELVES AND COUNTER SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS, REMOVING ALL DEBRIS. SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ON FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SECURE/REPLACE ALL WALL PANELING PREVENTING INSECT HARBOAGE, REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING REPAIR WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING IN REAR. MAKE ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH TIGHT FITTING EASY CLEANABLE WITH OUT HOLES,GAPS ETC. MAKE SURE ALL EXITS ARE TIGHT FITTING, PREVENTING INSECT/RODENT ENTRANCE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roof line.A COMMERCIAL GRADE VENTILATION SYSTEM PER CITY CODE VENTED TO ROOF LINE.
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Dec 1, 2010
License
7 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: 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. NO COMPLETE LOG BOOK ON SITE MUST PREVIDE LOG BOOK, TO INCLUDE A CURRENT STATE LICENSE FOR THE COMPANY & TECH. A MAP OF STORE WITH ALL BATE STATIOBS MARKED ON THE MAP, COPY OF MSDS(PESTICIDES) AND RECEIPTS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER AND STOVE, SHELVES REMOVING ALL PAPER ON SHELVES AND COUNTER SURFACES.
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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. REPLACE HANDLES ON COOLER DOOR, REMOVE/SEAL ALL RUSTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT. SECURE SHELVES ATTACHED TO WALLS.
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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. REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS, REMOVING ALL DEBRIS. SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ON FLOORS.
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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. SECURE/REPLACE ALL WALL PANELING PREVENTING INSECT HARBOAGE, REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING AND CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING REPAIR WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING IN REAR. MAKE ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH TIGHT FITTING EASY CLEANABLE WITH OUT HOLES,GAPS ETC. MAKE SURE ALL EXITS ARE TIGHT FITTING, PREVENTING INSECT/RODENT ENTRANCE.
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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 SHIELDS AND LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
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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 roof line. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, A COMMERCIAL GRADE VENTILATION SYSTEM PER CITY CODE VENTED TO ROOF LINE, PROVIDE A MOP (UTILITY SINK, ALL PLUMMING (SINKS) MUST BE PLUMED TO THE CITY WATER SYSTEM WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Oct 15, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Not Far From a Dollar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Not Far From a Dollar on file is from Feb 16, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Not Far From a Dollar?
Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Not Far From a Dollar.
Has Not Far From a Dollar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Not Far From a Dollar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Not Far From a Dollar 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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