Stuffin-It-Fresh

500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661

American

Last inspected: May 30, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Stuffin-It-Fresh stretching back to 2013. The most recent visit was on May 30, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Stuffin-It-Fresh dates to May 30, 2014.

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

Across the inspection history, “food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 30, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK(S) IN PREPP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, TURKEY AND HAM)ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS WHERE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE.

Jun 13, 2013

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

Jun 10, 2013

License

4 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE SIDE PREP AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: FOUND SNEEZE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED: NOTED GAPS IN BETWEEN TOP AND FRONT GLASS. ALSO GAPS NOTED ON SIDES.

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

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL DIPPING WELL AT ICE CREAM DISPLAY COOLER FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stuffin-It-Fresh last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stuffin-It-Fresh on file is from May 30, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stuffin-It-Fresh?

Across the inspection record, “food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Stuffin-It-Fresh.

Has Stuffin-It-Fresh's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stuffin-It-Fresh have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Stuffin-It-Fresh 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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