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Overflow — Ova Flo

9938 S Torrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 9, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Overflow — Ova Flo has four inspections on file, the first dated 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 9, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Overflow — Ova Flo's record stops at Nov 9, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Overflow — Ova Flo on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 9, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 30, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Aug 21, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES AS DESCRIBED IN THE REPORT. FOUND SIXTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FURNACE ROOM INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN; MUST CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM THE FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.113 (B) CLUTTER OBSERVED IN STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE ROOMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE STOVE AND FRYER, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, POTATO DICER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Sep 27, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Overflow — Ova Flo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Overflow — Ova Flo on file is from Nov 9, 2018. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Overflow — Ova Flo?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Overflow — Ova Flo.

Has Overflow — Ova Flo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Overflow — Ova Flo have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Overflow — Ova Flo 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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