Realgood Stuff Co

2275 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

American

Last inspected: Oct 5, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Realgood Stuff Co has been inspected three times since 2021. The most recent visit was on Oct 5, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Realgood Stuff Co dates to Oct 5, 2022.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to five violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food obtained from approved source”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Realgood Stuff Co on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 5, 2022

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND UNIT FOR THE YOGURT(TOP LOADER) WATER LINE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, OR TO KNOW LOCATION.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: THE BRICK WALL IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR. NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, UNEVEN SURFACE AND CRUMBLE TO THE TOUCH. NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR WALLS TO AN EASILY CLEANABLE AND SMOOTH SURFACE. COMPRESSED WOOD ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

Apr 6, 2021

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Food obtained from approved source

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 BOTTLED AND CAPPED COLD PRESSED JUICES FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE BEING SOLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ALL BOTTLES WERE TAGGED

Feb 17, 2021

License

1 critical violation.

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Food obtained from approved source

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 BOTTLED AND CAPPED JUICES FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Realgood Stuff Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Realgood Stuff Co on file is from Oct 5, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Realgood Stuff Co?

Across the inspection record, “food obtained from approved source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Realgood Stuff Co.

Has Realgood Stuff Co's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Realgood Stuff Co have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Realgood Stuff Co 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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