Owen + Alchemy
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2016
90
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Owen + Alchemy stretching back to 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Owen + Alchemy's record stops at Nov 14, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Owen + Alchemy on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 14, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIMY GRAYISH AND PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SURFACES. CDPH PROCESS APPROVAL TO MANUALLY CAP BOTTLES NOT BEING FOLLOWED. OBSERVED PRESS BAG SOAKING IN CONTAINER OF WATER. SOP REQUIRES PRESS BAGS TO BE USED ONLY ONCE AND DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MUST FOLLOW APPROVED SOP. SUBMIT ANY REVISIONS FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 9/30/16 INSPECTION NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY REPORT WAS CONCEALED BEHIND BUSINESS LICENSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED OLD FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE JUICER AT THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 30, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (JUICING ). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED OLD FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE JUICER AT THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 9, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES REUSING BOTTLES RETURNED BY CUSTOMERS. PREMISES UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THESE BOTTLES. MANAGER DISPOSED ALL BOTTLES DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION OBSERVED PREMISES USING PRESS BAGS IN A MACHINE, CDPH ONLY APPROVED THESE BAGS AS A SINGLE USE. MANAGER DISPOSED OF BAGS DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMER'S. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REAR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR. REMOVE DIRT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK AREA AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 17, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Aug 6, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Owen + Alchemy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Owen + Alchemy on file is from Nov 14, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Owen + Alchemy?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Owen + Alchemy.
Has Owen + Alchemy's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Owen + Alchemy have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Owen + Alchemy 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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