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Simply Greens

500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2013
95
Score
Low Risk

Simply Greens has been inspected seven times since 2010. On Apr 16, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Simply Greens's record stops at Apr 16, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

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

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Simply Greens is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN BROKEN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA. MUST REPAIR FLOOR AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.
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95
Apr 11, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA A REACH IN COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE (AIR TEMP) OF 52.3F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A). REACH IN COOLER WAS TAGGED.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS,36(1GAL) ASSORTED DRESSINGS LABELED "MUST REFRIGERATE" AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F, ALSO 5LBS OF FROZEN CORN AND 4LBS OF FROZEN PEAS AT INTERNAL TEMP OF 50.8F TOTAL COST WAS $375.00 ALL ITEMS WHERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
3
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN BROKEN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA. MUST REPAIR FLOOR AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.
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86
Apr 1, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN FAN COVER AND VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK SPRAYER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 12, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 20, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN PANINI MACHINE TO REMOVE EXCESS CAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN LETTUCE HOLDING CONTAINER LIDS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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 MISSING WALL COUVING UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.MUST ALSO RECAULK 3COMP SINK AT WALL ON THE WASH SIDE COMPARTMENT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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86
Mar 9, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. THE CAN OPENER HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP AND NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
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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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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90
Mar 23, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Simply Greens last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Simply Greens on file is from Apr 16, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Simply Greens?

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

Has Simply Greens' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Simply Greens have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Simply Greens 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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