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Read It and Eat It

2142 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
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Last inspected: Sep 29, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Read It and Eat It four times, with records going back to 2015. Read It and Eat It was last inspected on Sep 29, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Read It and Eat It is from Sep 29, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Read It and Eat It is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Sep 29, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN MOP CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER IN MOP CLOSET IN REAR, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Aug 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN JARS WITH THEIR HANDLES NWO. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MULIT-USE UTENSILS INVERTED WITH THE HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD COVERING THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE CENTER OF THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PATCHES OF CEILING MISSING FROM THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. NOTED A HOLE IN THE SECOND TO LAST ROOM WHERE WIRES ARE DANGLING FROM THE CEILING AND NOTED HOLES IN TWO THE STORAGE UNIT CEILINGS IN THE REAR-MOST AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILINGS.
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May 7, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 5, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IN PLACE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Read It and Eat It last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Read It and Eat It on file is from Sep 29, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Read It and Eat It?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Read It and Eat It.

Has Read It and Eat It's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Read It and Eat It have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Read It and Eat It 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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