On the Avenue

3452 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

American

Last inspected: Jan 25, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at On the Avenue is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 25, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at On the Avenue since Jan 25, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; On the Avenue is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 25, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 25, 2010

License

7 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. ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE ON AND HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.

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. NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES. ALL SINKS MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER.

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. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR RECENT PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR A CERTIFICATE.

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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN REAR KITCHEN WITHOUT THEM.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: REATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was On the Avenue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at On the Avenue on file is from Jan 25, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has On the Avenue's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at On the Avenue 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 On the Avenue 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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