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Tropical Shakes

6748 1/2 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2012
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Tropical Shakes stretching back to 2011. Tropical Shakes was last inspected on Jun 14, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Tropical Shakes's record stops at Jun 14, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

“Outside garbage waste grease and storage area” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tropical Shakes is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 14, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 7, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside garbage area not cleaned, maintained or rodent proofed. Observed numerous piles of bags and construction material in rear of establishment on ground causing rodent nuisances. Instructed to remove all excessive garbage at rear of establishment to prevent rodent and insect nuisances. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises or certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods are prepared or served-chicken at 0 F. Instructed that a city of chicago certificate must be posted at all times of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior parts of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize unit.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Aug 2, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 29, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MOP SINK INSTALLED WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER.-----------OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE INSIDE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Jul 22, 2011
License
7 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 PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE--------MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. (NOTED CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE EQUIPPED WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER.----------MUST INSTALL GREASE BOX CONNECTED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE BOILER ROOM. MUST DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6"OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Shakes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Shakes on file is from Jun 14, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Shakes?

Across the inspection record, “outside garbage waste grease and storage area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Shakes.

Has Tropical Shakes' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Shakes have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Shakes 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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