Tutti Fruitti Coffee Shop

5349 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 13 inspections at Tutti Fruitti Coffee Shop stretching back to 2012. On Jun 5, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Tutti Fruitti Coffee Shop since Jun 5, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tutti Fruitti Coffee Shop is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 5, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 23, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WATER SEEPING IN BETWEEN DIVIDERS AND ALSO PLUMBERS PUTTY WERE APPLIED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLUMBERS PUTTY, MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.--------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Nov 9, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FRESH VEGETABLES WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, TRAYS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOLER AND FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE FAUCET COLD AND HOT HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Mar 2, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER AND SPICES CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MAKER AND REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL THE GAP/HOLE AROUND THE PIPES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVES. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HELPING IN THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, TOP OF THE PREP COOLER MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 16, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found pans stored right side up in kitchen. Instructed must invert all multi-use equipment to prevent contamination during storage.
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Jan 28, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL VENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AT FRONT SELLING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Jul 6, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND PIPING OF GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT, SMALL, ONE DOOR COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED ON FOOD CONTACT ITEMS. ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN FRONT AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 12, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER (2) DOOR IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED AND CUPS MUST BE STORED INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Dec 4, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NEED TO LABEL AND DATE FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXHAUST CANOPY IN PREP PREP AREAR HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN AT FRONT HAND SINK IS CLOGGED. NEED TO UNCLOG FRONT HAND SINK.
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Feb 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD OVER STOVE AND GRILL HAS BUILD UP GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THREE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS; TWO IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET AND ONE IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Jul 12, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 26, 2012
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed front entrance door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on corner of door, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen exit door not rodent proofed, door gaps ranging from 1/4inch to 1/2 inch on bottom, side, and top of door, shall be repaired/replaced. no citation issued due to license inspection on 6/26/2012.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Above had no proof of garbage disposal company or container, no citation issued due to license inspection on 6/26/2012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors throughout premises not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster/concrete in rear kitchen area, and hallway, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tutti Fruitti Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tutti Fruitti Coffee Shop on file is from Jun 5, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tutti Fruitti Coffee Shop?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Tutti Fruitti Coffee Shop.

Has Tutti Fruitti Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tutti Fruitti Coffee Shop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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