The Foodie's Spot
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2024
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Score
The Foodie's Spot has been inspected six times since 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at The Foodie's Spot is from Apr 3, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 16 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE CENTER AREA OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD OBSERVED BETWEEN THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK; MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AS NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM THE CEILING FAN IN THE DINING AREA AND CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2023
Reinspection
17 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DEAD ROACHES ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE GREASE TRAP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN A WHITR BIN WITH UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED ITEMS AND AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C): MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES UPRIGHT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND WOOD ON UNDERSIDE OF 1- COMPARMENT PREP SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CART,PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOERS & PREP COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, OFFICE, REAR PREP AREA, MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST SEAL GAPS IN FRONT WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,DOOR TRIM & FRAME,.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: MUST CLEAN GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: MUST CLEAN HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT LEFT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Dec 13, 2023
Routine
8 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 3- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN A BLACK BUSS PAN WITH CLEAN DISHES,2- ON FLOOR ON BACKSIDE OF 2- GLASS REACH IN COOLER.APPX. 15- MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND DRINK COOLER IN DINING AREA,INTERIOR REAR LEDGE OF 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON FLOOR NEAR DOOR OF OFFICE.3- LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/13/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND LEAVES ON LID MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA ,TOILET ROOM .EMPLOYEE WENT TO STORE DURING INSPECTION TO PURCHASE PAPER TOWELS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) #60: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #58/ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2567121 DATE 11/15/22. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 I: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2567121 11/15/22 NOT CORRECTED #53-5-501.17: OBSERVED THE LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN INSIDE THE WASHROOM IS MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#53- 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASH ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-201.13 : OBSERVED THE WALL COVE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.:#55- 6-501.114 : OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT LEFT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES UPRIGHT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND WOOD ON UNDERSIDE OF 1- COMPARMENT PREP SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CART,PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOERS & PREP COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, OFFICE,REAR PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST SEAL GAPS IN FRONT WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,DOOR TRIM & FRAME,.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 15, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58/ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562150 DATE 8/15/22. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PIPES AND SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT 2 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN INSIDE THE WASHROOM IS MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASH ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL COVE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS SOME CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Aug 15, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FISH THAWING OUT IN A PAN OF WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RUN UNDER COOL WATER OR INSIDE COOLER FOR PROPER THAWING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS AND THE REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AROUND THE WHOLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASH ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL COVE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND MUST KEEP DRY AS POSSILBE THROUGH OUT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Dec 29, 2020
License
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP HANDSINK AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. SPLASHGUARD SHALL ALSO BE PROVIDED BETWEEN FRONT PREP HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD IN MENTIONED AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Foodie's Spot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Foodie's Spot on file is from Apr 3, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Foodie's Spot?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at The Foodie's Spot.
Has The Foodie's Spot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Foodie's Spot have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Foodie's Spot means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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