Perks — Daily Grind

2233 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2012
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Perks — Daily Grind. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 17, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT COUNTERS NOT WIPED DOWN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Aug 4, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL PACKAGED PASTRIES AT DISPLAY CASE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD UNDER COUNTER NEXT TO REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS-PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SAME. CLEAN AROUND COFFEE UNITS AT PREP AREA AND INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER HAND WASH SINK.
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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. WIPE DOWN WALLS AND CEILING SECTIONS AROUND ICE MACHINE AND BEVERAGE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS/STAINS. PAINT WORN WALL SECTIONS NEXT TO HAND WASH SINK AND ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULB ABOVE BEVERAGE PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Perks — Daily Grind last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Perks — Daily Grind on file is from Feb 17, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Perks — Daily Grind?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Perks — Daily Grind.

Has Perks — Daily Grind's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Perks — Daily Grind have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Perks — Daily Grind means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.