Wellness Grub

1750 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Wellness Grub has four inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Wellness Grub's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 16, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2017

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED NO DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HANDSINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DISPENSERS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED AT ICE MACHINE IN SLEEVE OR SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.

Mar 3, 2016

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1725228 2/25/16 #16 NOT CORRECTED.STILL OBSERVED NO BARRIER TO FOOD PREP AREA WHILE FOOD PRODUCT IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MANAGER HAS NOW PROVIDED A BARRIER (PREP TABLE)AT ENTRY TO PREP AREA TO PREVENT ENTRY AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER REFRIGERATORS AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE,A DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM DRAINLINE PIPE OF ICE MACHINE,MOPSINK HAS STANDING WATER INSIDE OF BASIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA . ONLY EMPLOYEES ARE ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.

Feb 25, 2016

Complaint

8 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT FRONT PREP AREA TO KEEP CUSTOMERS FROM WALKING INTO.OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WALK UP TO HAND SINK AND DUMP WATER FROM A BOTTLE INTO IT,THEN ANOTHER EMPLOYEE FROM THE ADJACENT BUSINESS WALK INTO PREP AREA AND WENT TO ICE MACHINE TO FILL UP A CONTAINER,OBSERVED SEVERAL OTHER CUSTOMERS STANDING INSIDE OF OPEN SPACE FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO HAVE THEM TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO KEEP CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE READY TO DRINK AND EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SMOOTHIES,ALMOND MILK,KALE SALADS).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN UNISEX TOILETROOM ON LEFT SIDE AND OTHER TOILETROOM HAND SINK HOT WATER IS FADING IN & OUT FROM HOT TO COLD WHEN WATER IS RUNNING.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN AND POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER REFRIGERATOR AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK,BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FRON DRAINLINE PIPE OF ICE MACHINE,MOPSINK HAS STANDING WASTE WATER INSIDE OF BASIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA ONLY EMPLOYEES ARE ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.

Mar 4, 2015

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wellness Grub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wellness Grub on file is from Oct 16, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wellness Grub?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wellness Grub.

Has Wellness Grub's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wellness Grub have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wellness Grub 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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