Simples II

442 E 75 St, Chicago, IL 60619

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

Simples II has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2010. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Simples II since Mar 17, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 17, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 8, 2010

License

8 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED NO PROPER REFRIGERATION FOR STORAGE FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,BUT A POP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE COLD UNITS AND FREEZERS.

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. FOUND 8-MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. ALSO MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.

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. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVING FOR HOT HOLDING UNITS/STEAMTABLE,ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS,CHEMICALS,DRY STORAGE. ALSO MUST INSTALL SOAP/TOWEL HOLDER/TISSUE HOLDER IN WASH ROOM.MUST SECURE TOLIET TO FLOOR ON RIGHT SIDE.

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. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/PAINT LOWER WALLS IN WASH ROOM,SEAL OPENING THRU-OUT AROUND PIPES/CEILINGS,REPLACE DAMAGE CEILING TILES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN REAR PORCH AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST HAVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT PROPRELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT NOT UNDER HOOD . ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET/HANDLES AT 3-COMP SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER OF UNNCESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED FREEZER OFF PREMISES. ALSO REMOVE JUICER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Simples II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Simples II on file is from Mar 17, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Simples II's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Simples II have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Simples II 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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