Veg-Out

3176 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Aug 11, 2010. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Veg-Out since Aug 11, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Veg-Out on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 9, 2010

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 44-47F, AND SALAD DRESSING COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. SUPERVISOR SALAZAR NOTIFIED. PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION TO OPERATE. MUST MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TOFU AT 51F, CHICKEN AT 50F, CHEESE AT 55F, TUNA AT 55F, TURKEY AT 52F, SOFT BOILED EGGS AT 55F, SALAD DRESSING AT 46F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 44F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AT THE FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED A SAMPLE PLATE OF CARROTS AND SALAD DRESSINGS STORED ON THE COUNTER FOR CUSTOMER SAMPLES. OBSERVED A CUP OF CARROTS WHICH CUSTOMERS MUST PICK UP WITH BARE HANDS AND DIP INTO THE DRESSING. CARROTS AND DRESSINGS WERE DISCARDED. MUST COVER THE FOOD AND PROVIDE UTENSILS SO THAT BARE HAND CONTAMINATION DOES NOT OCCUR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE BOTH THE SALAD DRESSING COOLER AND INGREDIENT PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND CORRECT SOURCE OF WATER LEAKAGE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING WATER AT THE DRAIN STOPPER LEVER. MUST REPAIR. THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IS ALSO LEAKING WATER FROM THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Veg-Out last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Veg-Out on file is from Aug 11, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Veg-Out's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Veg-Out 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 Veg-Out 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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