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Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue

700 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2017
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue, the earliest from 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 6, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue's record stops at Jun 6, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MGR ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, POTATOES... ) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, SALT ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PAPER CUPS USED AS A FOOD CONTAINER FOR SPICES, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS
31
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
42
82
Jun 23, 2016
Complaint
4 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 AN ICE SCOOP IN THE ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE LYING IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SCOOPS IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE GRIME AND BUILUP-MAINTAIN.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
43
82
Jun 9, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND BETEER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
45
82
Jun 3, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: WASH WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 75-100 DEGREES F. MUST PROVIDE WARM WATER BETWEEN 110-120 DEGREES F FOR MANUAL DISH WASHING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
7
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
12
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND BETEER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
45
74
Oct 15, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 25-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND 2-4 FLYING AROUND THE PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
42
90
Jan 2, 2014
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue on file is from Jun 6, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Has Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue 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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