Terry's
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2014
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Score
Across the available record, Terry's has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Terry's's record stops at Nov 4, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SINGLE-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA PUFFS STORED INSIDE OF A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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May 7, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE SCREEN DOOR.
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Mar 26, 2013
Complaint
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: TOILET ROOM DOOR IS PROPPED OPEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: SOILED RAGS LEFT ON TOP MEAT SLICER TO DRY, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SOILED RAGS AWAY FROM FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Dec 15, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 8, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING AND AGAINST THE FENCES BEHIND THE BUILDING. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER, MICROWAVE, BEVERAGE COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, DUST ON THE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND ON THE PROTECTIVE WIRE ABOVE THE SERVICE COUNTER, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS AND REMOVE ANY DEAD INSECTS.
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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. REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER DRAINS INTO A BUCKET ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DRAIN TO A PROPER SOURCE (FLOOR DRAIN).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. SEVERAL RODENT BURROWS OBSERVED BEHIND THE BUILDING. MUST FILL IN WITH CONCRETE.
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Aug 31, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND SMALL PREP COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 14.5 LBS OF CHEESE, GROUND BEEF AND PIZZA PUFFS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-58 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CIATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER SCREEN OR AIR CURTAIN AT EACH ENTRANCE IF DOORS ARE KEPT OPEN.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER, OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES AND WALLS AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Feb 16, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN REAR REACH IN FREEZER OR REPLACE SAME.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINK IN WASHROOM.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMET,COOLERS,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN CORNER OUTSIDE WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 14, 2010
Consultation
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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Jan 6, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. (SERVING & PREPARING BEEF, ETC)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT # 165526
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE PREVIOUS REPORT # 165526
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT # 165526
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT # 165526
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT # 165526
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT # 165526
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Terry's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Terry's on file is from Nov 4, 2014. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Terry's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Terry's.
Has Terry's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Terry's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Terry's 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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