Shift on Sheffield

2825 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2011
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Shift on Sheffield stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2011. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Shift on Sheffield since Dec 1, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.

Shift on Sheffield's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspection History
Dec 1, 2011
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-16-2011,REPORT #519316. VIOLATION #18: EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FOOD PREPARATION, DISPLAY, STORAGE AREAS AND TOILET/UTILITY ROOM. SIGHTED OVER 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, PRODUCE AND FLYING IN ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE SINCE 11/16/11 INSPECTION NOR PEST CONTROL LOG PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE REINSPECTION. OBSERVED POOR SANITATION THROUGH-OUT AS DESCRIBED BELOW IN REPORT.CRITICAL VIOLATION:HOOOO75245-16. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, IMPROVE SANITATION THROUGH-OUT.
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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: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO #14.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED,(HEALTH DRINKS WITH DAIRY AND FRESH FRUITS/VEGETABLES).A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 HOOOO75245-16
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND KNIFE RACK INSIDE THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE MOP AT MOP SINK, FOOD ITEMS MUST BE WASHED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR FIX IT. MISSING LIDS/COVERS FOR INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE SAME. MUST REMOVE ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS FROM DISPLAY COOLER. PROVIDE SEPARATE, LABELED UNIT IN REAR AREA IF NECESSARY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PILED WITH DIRTY DISHES,GLASSES AND PLATES FROM THE DAY BEFORE ALSO THE SINK IT SELF HAD A BUILD-UP OF GRIMES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP IT CLEAN TO MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDED RUBBER GASKET. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT (USED AND UNUSED), SINKS, SHELVES, CABINETS, ETC. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH-OUT. KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS, CEILINGS AND ATTACHED SIGNS ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AROUND DISH MACHINE. WATER LEAKING FROM UTILITY SINK TO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP STORAGE AND FOOD REAR STORAGE EXTREMELY CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ANS MAINTAIN.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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Nov 16, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD.TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS DIRTY COUNTER TOP GARBAGE CAN,HANDLING MONEY AND REGISTRAR, AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS THEN GOING HANDLED READY TO EAT PRODUCTS(PITA BREAD,AND FRUITS).INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO75241-12
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERBED SMALL FLIES IN PREP AREA, AROUND JUICE AREA,AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE AREA SPECIALLY ON WHEAT GRASS TRAY.(APPROX.30 OR MORE SMALL FLIES FROM BOTH AREA).ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION,ONLY ONE SERVICE INVOICE FROM 11-9-11(INVOICE #47479).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL AND SSANITIZE ALL AREA IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO75241.
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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. FOUND KNIFE RACK INSIDE THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IT.INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE MOP AT MOP SINK, FOOD ITEMS MUST BE WASHED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR FIX IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PILED WITH DIRTY DISHES,GLASSES AND PLATES FROM THE DAY BEFORE ALSO THE SINK IT SELF HAD A BUILD-UP OF GRIMES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP IT CLEAN TO MINIMIZE FLIES ACTIVITY'S.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDED RUBBER GASKET.
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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. KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MOP STORAGE AND FOOD REAR STORAGE EXTREMELY CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ANS MAINTAIN.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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Sep 9, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.(OIL BOTTLES).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL INTERIOR OF COOLERS FREEZERS,INCLUDING RUBBER GASKET(ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS).ALSO CLEAN JUICE MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND ALL STORAGES,SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE GREASE TRAP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE BED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA(COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE STORED IN IT,ALSO IS USED FOR DRY STORAGE) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BED,FOOD STORAGE CAN NOT BE USED AS LIVING/SLEEPING QUATERS.
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Aug 22, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.(OIL BOTTLES).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL INTERIOR OF COOLERS FREEZERS,INCLUDING RUBBER GASKET(ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS).ALSO CLEAN JUICE MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND ALL STORAGES,SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE GREASE TRAP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE BED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA(COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE STORED IN IT,ALSO IS USED FOR DRY STORAGE) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BED,FOOD STORAGE CAN NOT BE USED AS LIVING/SLEEPING QUATERS.
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Aug 11, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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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 FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN REACH IN COOLER,IN SELLING AREA:ORGANIC VARIOUS KIND OF MILK AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.7F; VARIOUS KIND OF ORGANIC CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47F.CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.9F.SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 47.6F.ALSO FOUND COOKED RICE ROLLED IN GRAPES VINES AT TEMP OF 48.6FTO 47.9F;COOKED MIXED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 48.9F STORED FROM FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED, ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED .POUNDS VALUE.306.82.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074081-13 *** PLEASE SEE NOTE UNDER COMMENT BOX.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED FOOD(CARROTS,CELERY,CUT VARIOUS KIND OF FRESH FRUIT AND BLUEBERRIES)STORED IN DRAWERS OF COOLER, CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED OF DIFFERENT KIND FOODS AND SOME CONTAINERS HAD FOOD LIQUID IN IT.THESE FOOD ARE READY TO EAT PRODUCTS,MADE TO JUICE.CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER DID NOT WASHED IT,HE STATED THAT PRODUCTS WERE WASHED PRIOR TO STORE IT.INSTRUCTED TO WASH AND SANITIZE ALL CONTAINERS PRIOR TO STORE READY TO EAT PRODUCTS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074080-12
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT WASTE WATER OVERFLOWS ON FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT.PREMISES HAS A DISHWASHER WITH SEPARATE WATER PIPE LINE,IN WORKING CONDITION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUT THE GREASE TRAP OR CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074080-12.
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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 LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.(OIL BOTTLES).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN ALL INTERIOR OF COOLERS FREEZERS,INCLUDING RUBBER GASKET(ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS).ALSO CLEAN JUICE MACHINE
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND ALL STORAGES,SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE GREASE TRAP.
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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. OBSERVED A LARGE BED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA(COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE STORED IN IT,ALSO IS USED FOR DRY STORAGE) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BED,FOOD STORAGE CAN NOT BE USED AS LIVING/SLEEPING QUATERS.
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Mar 30, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 15, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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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. RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE,AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. FRONT DOOR NEEDS ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IN BOTTOM AND SIDE DOOR.
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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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
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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. SEAL BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETLY ENCLOSED
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shift on Sheffield last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shift on Sheffield on file is from Dec 1, 2011. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shift on Sheffield?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Shift on Sheffield.

Has Shift on Sheffield's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shift on Sheffield have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shift on Sheffield means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.