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Recipe for Change

3015 S California Blvd, Chicago, IL 60608
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Last inspected: Jun 18, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Recipe for Change stretching back to 2017. Recipe for Change was last inspected on Jun 18, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 18, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 18, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 31, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PREMISES UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MUTI-USE ITEMS. PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE DISH WASHING FACILITIES INSTALLED. MUST PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL DISH MACHIHNE OR A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. PREMISES WAS INITIALLY LICENSED TO SHARE DISHWASHING FACILITIES WITH CBM, THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY THAT OVERSEES THE MAIN FOOD SERVICE OPERATION AT COOK COUNTY JAIL. UPON INSPECTION, OBSERVED A RED CONTAINER DISPLAYED AT THE EXISITING TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. PER, CBM EMPLOYEE PREMISES USES THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE CONTAINER AS A THIRD COMPARTMENT WHEN WASHING AND SANITIZING DISHES. PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AND ARE NOT FOLLOWING THE AGREEMENT MADE AT LICENSING. PREMISES MUST INSTALL IT'S OWN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL 7-38-030
8
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS WHEN STORED.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVENS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS.
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82
May 7, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: PREMISES UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MUTI-USE ITEMS. PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE DISH WASHING FACILITIES INSTALLED. MUST PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL DISH MACHIHNE OR A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. PREMISES WAS INITIALLY LICENSED TO SHARE DISHWASHING FACILITIES WITH CBM, THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY THAT OVERSEES THE MAIN FOOD SERVICE OPERATION AT COOK COUNTY JAIL. UPON INSPECTION, OBSERVED A RED CONTAINER DISPLAYED AT THE EXISITING TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. PER, CBM EMPLOYEE PREMISES USES THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE CONTAINER AS A THIRD COMPARTMENT WHEN WASHING AND SANITIZING DISHES. PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AND ARE NOT FOLLOWING THE AGREEMENT MADE AT LICENSING. PREMISES MUST INSTALL IT'S OWN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL 7-38-030
8
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
21
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS WHEN STORED.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVENS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Mar 28, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Recipe for Change last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Recipe for Change on file is from Jun 18, 2018. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Recipe for Change?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Recipe for Change.

Has Recipe for Change's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Recipe for Change have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Recipe for Change 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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