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Relish the Thought

3207 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Relish the Thought has been inspected three times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 6, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 6, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

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

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Inspection History
Aug 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE. WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 29, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT REMOVED FOOD DEBRIS TRASH. REPAIR FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE FRONT AND REAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN REAR AND FRONT OF PREMISES.MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND PREP TABLES AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 25, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. REPAINT THE STORAGE SHELVES BELOW THE FRONT COUNTER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
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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. REPLACE THE LOOSE VINYL FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Relish the Thought last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Relish the Thought on file is from Aug 6, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Relish the Thought?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Relish the Thought.

Has Relish the Thought's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Relish the Thought have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Relish the Thought 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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