Surf City Squeeze

444 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606

American

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Surf City Squeeze stretching back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2014. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Surf City Squeeze's record stops at Mar 18, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Surf City Squeeze is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS TO UPRIGHT COOLERS WHERE NECESSARY.

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

Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR DOOR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Apr 24, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE REST ROOM DOOR AT ALL TIMES

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED BETWEEN USES AND DURING STORAGE IN A WAY THAT PROTECTS THEM FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ICE SCOOPER DIRECTLY IN THE ICE. MUST CORRECT.

Aug 17, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REACH IN PREP COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED THERMOMETER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Surf City Squeeze last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Surf City Squeeze on file is from Mar 18, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Surf City Squeeze?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Surf City Squeeze.

Has Surf City Squeeze's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Surf City Squeeze have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Surf City Squeeze 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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