The Food Boutique

11 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Other
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2020
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at The Food Boutique stretching back to 2013. The most recent visit was on Nov 5, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at The Food Boutique since Nov 5, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Food Boutique is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2020
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Nov 17, 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: REPAIR/SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE INTO WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT REAR ON SHELF BY EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 30, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 23, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #45 NOT CORRECTED-FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.SEE REPORT#1528293 DATED11/12/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ON LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT MUST EXTEND PROPERLY TO ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS.
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Nov 12, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL VENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
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Oct 23, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Food Boutique last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Food Boutique on file is from Nov 5, 2020. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Food Boutique?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Food Boutique.

Has The Food Boutique's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Food Boutique have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Food Boutique means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.