The Green Living Room

6431 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2020

100

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 26, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at The Green Living Room is from Aug 26, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about nine violations before that.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2020

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 21, 2020

License

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM (78F) AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (85F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. AT LEAST 100F AT HAND WASHING SINK AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND LOG BOOK PROVIDED UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE LIQUIDS.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING AND BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Green Living Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Green Living Room on file is from Aug 26, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has The Green Living Room's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Green Living Room have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Green Living Room 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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