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Yogen Fruz

333 S State St Bldg, Chicago, IL 60604
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Yogen Fruz has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Mar 11, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Yogen Fruz's record stops at Mar 11, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #38 FROM LAST HEALTH INSPECTION ON 10/17/2014 REPORT #1453592 WHICH STATES "HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE INSTALLED TO THE TOP OF ALL FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES." SERIOUS VIOLATION. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BUBBLE TEA STRAW DISPENSER OR THEY MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED AT ALL TIMES TO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ATLL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. FROZEN YOGURT INSTRUCTED MANGER ON SITE TO HAVE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED Certified Food Manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER LOCATED ON SALES FLOOR MUST BE LOCKED WHILE UNATTENDED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE INSTALLED TO THE TOP OF ALL FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SPONGES MUST BE DISCARDED REGULARLY.
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Sep 18, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS.
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Sep 11, 2013
Routine
3 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: FOUND 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR AND 7 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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86
Mar 20, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT DISPLAY FREEZER AND REAR CHEST FREEZER WITH SOME ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE (FRONT ENTRY) BY 3-COMP. SINK AND CLEAN WALLS AROUND 3-COMP. SINK-REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING ROOM.
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Jan 28, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Aug 13, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found some containers not stored properly on shelving units.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean at rear storage areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yogen Fruz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yogen Fruz on file is from Mar 11, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yogen Fruz?

Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yogen Fruz.

Has Yogen Fruz's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yogen Fruz have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yogen Fruz 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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