Simply Greens
Last inspected: Feb 8, 2018
90
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Simply Greens stretching back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 8, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Simply Greens's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 8, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Simply Greens' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 8, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods, chopped lettuce, cooked chicken, etc. stored in front reach-in cooler as well as rear reach-in coolers without labels or dates. Informed manager that all items that are stored in cooler over 12 hours, must have labels and or dates. Instructed manager to provide dates and labels.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed exterior surface of 2-door True refrigerator unit in basement dry storage area with excessive food debris buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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90
Jun 6, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found rear wall next to cooler with excessive dirt build up. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed 2 food handlers in front prep without proper hair restraints. All food handlers must have proper hair restraints (hat, hair net, etc.) while in prep areas. Must maintain same.
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90
Dec 15, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TONGS, AND SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS AND FORKS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TONGS AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ICE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND GRIT ON THE UNDER SIDE OF THE FRONT SALAD TOPPINGS COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ALSO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EGGS, 54 DEGREES, 2LBS/$5; GARBANZO BEANS, 70 DEGREES, 1/2LB/$4; CORN, 59 DEGREES, 1/2LB/$3. THE OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE AFOREMENTIONED PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TONGS, AND SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS AND FORKS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TONGS AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ICE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND GRIT ON THE UNDER SIDE OF THE FRONT SALAD TOPPINGS COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT IS CHIPPING ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE.
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Apr 8, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER SOURCE.
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Mar 17, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER SOURCE.
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Mar 10, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1199642 ON 12/08/2014 NOT CORRECTED. (32)TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER SOURCE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
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Dec 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY EXTERIOR OF ALL THE REAR COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE FRONT TWO DOOR COOLERS (2).
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Mar 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE PANINI GRILL AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR PREP TABLE AND THE HAND SINK.
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90
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA A REACH IN COOLER WITH THE INTERNAL(AIR TEMP) OF 52.3F.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMP SUCH AS 36(1GAL)ASSORTED DRESSING LABEL "MUST REFRIGERATE" AT INTERNAL TEMP OF 51.8F, ALSO 5LBS OF FROZEN CORN AND 4LBS OF FROZEN PEAS AT INTERNAL TEMP OF 50.8 TOTAL COST $375.00 ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARD AND DENATURED.
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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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 Feb 8, 2018. The public record contains 12 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 eight times, more than any other issue at Simply Greens.
Has Simply Greens' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Simply Greens have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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