Treat Yourself

1138 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jun 18, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Treat Yourself has been inspected seven times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 18, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Treat Yourself's record stops at Jun 18, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Treat Yourself is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History
Jun 18, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 11, 2013
Routine
5 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: OBSERVED THIRTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CLOSET, INSIDE BOTTOM OF UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR KITCHEN, ON FLOOR IN CORNER BY STORAGE SHELF NEAR REAR DOOR AND ON FLOOR AT SIDE OF UNUSED GRILL IN REAR KITCHEN. SOME AREAS WERE NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS. CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND TOPS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE ETC. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF SMOKER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. SOME MISSING AND/OR CRACKED FLOOR TILE; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OBSERVED THROUGHOUT; REMOVE ITEMS AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS.
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Nov 27, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY RAW WOOD, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE DIRTY WOOD AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR. THE METAL SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN IS COVERED WITH DIRTY FOIL, REMOVE THE DIRTY FOIL AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND THE SHELVING AND OLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE REAR OF THE STORE IS CLUTERED WITH BOXES AND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE PREMISES SO IT IS EASY TO MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE A WIPING CLOTH IN A BLEACH WATER SOLUTION TO SANITIZE SURFACES AS YOU WORK.
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Nov 21, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Apr 18, 2011
Routine
2 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. LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT REACH-IN COOLER DOOR; REPAIR.
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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. SOME CORNER AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT IS CLUTTERED. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 16, 2010
License
5 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NOTED SOME MICE DROPPINGS UNDER 3PART SINK, ON FLOOR ALONG WALL. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP AREA 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT PREMISES ON BOTTOM OF WALLS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Treat Yourself last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Treat Yourself on file is from Jun 18, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Treat Yourself?

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

Has Treat Yourself's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Treat Yourself have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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