Quench the Evolution
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2012
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Across the available record, Quench the Evolution has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Mar 7, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Quench the Evolution's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 7, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Mar 7, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 21LBS OF TURKEY & CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 61-115 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F & BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F & ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED. NOTED 20LBS OF RAW TURKEY BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. MUST PROPERLY THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AT 40 DEGREES F,UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR AS PART OF THE COOKING PROCESS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN LID AT REACH IN FREEZER. MUST ALSO SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR & REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS,PREP TABLES,HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT,VENT COVERS,SHELVES,SINKS,LIGHT SHIELDS & ALL DIRTY & GREASY SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL EXTREMELY WORN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE,BEHIND COOLERS & THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR WORN BASEBOARD BEHIND TOILET BOWL & SEAL GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR & THE WALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR HALLWAY & REAR STORAGE AREAS & BETTER ORGANIZE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP.
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Nov 15, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (TURKEY,CHICKEN,ETC)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND REPAIR OPENINGS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN LID AT REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE DOORS ON LARGE REACH IN COOLER TO HELP MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES ON INTERIOR OF COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND BASE BOARD IN WASHROOM. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL WATER DAMAGED FLOORS IN BASEMENT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP.
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Sep 10, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND REPAIR OPENINGS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN LID AT REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE DOORS ON LARGE REACH IN COOLER TO HELP MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES ON INTERIOR OF COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND BASE BOARD IN WASHROOM. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL WATER DAMAGED FLOORS IN BASEMENT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP.
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Sep 3, 2010
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. FOUND COLD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND BOTH REACH IN COOLERS AND ONE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45-66 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS SO THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 75LBS OF RAW CHICKEN,TURKEY CHOPS,PIZZA PUFFS,BACON,SALMON,COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED BEANS AND AND WHIPPING CREAM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47-75 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN BASEMENT DRAINING INTO A CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN AND WASTE WATER BACKING UP ONTO BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE RECEPTACLE AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON TOP OF GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND BEHIND GREASE RECEPTACLE. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST STORE ALL FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL.
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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. SEAL BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND REPAIR OPENINGS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN LID AT REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE DOORS ON LARGE REACH IN COOLER TO HELP MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES ON INTERIOR OF COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND BASE BOARD IN WASHROOM. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL WATER DAMAGED FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quench the Evolution last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quench the Evolution on file is from Mar 7, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quench the Evolution?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Quench the Evolution.
Has Quench the Evolution's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Quench the Evolution have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Quench the Evolution means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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