Home› Chicago› Chicago› The Spot

The Spot

4437 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
American
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2013
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at The Spot stretching back to 2011. The Spot was last inspected on Jan 22, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at The Spot is from Jan 22, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Spot is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/21/13).
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED DUST/FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT BAR AND PREP AREA, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP/BOTTLE CAPS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD ON WALL VENTILATION COVER ABOVE CLEAN PLATES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALL.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR AND BASEMENT CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
43
74
Jun 7, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST REATTACH LOOSE FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SAME.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE AND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR BAR HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE OFF. MUST REATTACH HANDLE AT HANDWASH BOWL.
38
82
May 25, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. DIRTY DRAIN BOARDS AND SINK HANDLES AT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT STORE BAR ICE BINS ON DIRTY FLOOR OF BAR. DIRTY/BLACKENED DISH RACKS AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
32
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. EXTERIOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
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. FLOORS UNDER ALL BARS WITH DEBRIS AND FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BLACK CURTAINS AT KITCHEN PREP DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MOLDY CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE SPRAY ARM SINK, MUST REPLACE. CEILING IN PREP KITCHEN FALLING DOWN. MUST REPAIR.
35
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. LEAKS UNDER BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BROKEN VENTILATION IN BOTH 2ND FLOOR MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM MUST REPAIR.
38
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Spot on file is from Jan 22, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Spot?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Spot.

Has The Spot's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Spot have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

Nearby Restaurants
Taco Bell Cantina
4437 N Broadway
Score: 95 — Low Risk
Tolotzin Mexican Cuisine,Llc
4431 N Broadway
Score: 95 — Low Risk
Taqueria Diamante
4431 N Broadway
Score: 90 — Low Risk
Explore More
→ All locations in Chicago → American restaurants in Chicago
forkgrade — Public health inspection data for food establishments across the US
About Methodology Editorial Policy Privacy Policy Contact