Urban Counter — Bp Gas Station

1221 S Wabash Ave Fl, Chicago, IL 60605
American
Last inspected: Jul 5, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2012, Urban Counter — Bp Gas Station has eight inspections in the public record. Urban Counter — Bp Gas Station was last inspected on Jul 5, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Urban Counter — Bp Gas Station's record stops at Jul 5, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Jul 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
2 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: INADEQAUTE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BASE TILES IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY.
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Nov 13, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO WOOD CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REPLACE WITH A NON WOOD MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO NREMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CEILING TILES MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILKATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 4, 2014
Routine
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: OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR AREA BY THE POP BOX AREA. BOX IS LEAKING OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-22 FLIES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO WOOD CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REPLACE WITH A NON WOOD MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO NREMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CEILING TILES MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILKATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 4, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIPPER WELL NEEDED AT ICE CREAM STATION. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND AROUND 3-COMP. SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP TO PROPERLY DRY.
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Jul 6, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS IN TOILETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL AROUND OUTLET IN FRONT PREP AREA AND AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE CEILING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Urban Counter — Bp Gas Station last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Urban Counter — Bp Gas Station on file is from Jul 5, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Urban Counter — Bp Gas Station?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Urban Counter — Bp Gas Station.

Has Urban Counter — Bp Gas Station's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Urban Counter — Bp Gas Station have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Urban Counter — Bp Gas Station means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.