Yogurtland

1 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60610

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 28, 2016

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Yogurtland eight times, with records going back to 2013. On Mar 28, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Yogurtland's record stops at Mar 28, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“* certified food manager on site” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 28, 2016

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 18, 2016

Complaint

6 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 EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 8 FOUND IN A CLUTTERED CORNER OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE UNIFORM STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED i.e. YOGURTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON LOWER WALLS INSIDE THE UNIFORM STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AND REPAIR CRACK AT CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 25, 2015

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (YOGURT). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 14, 2014

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2014

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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (YOGURT AT 39.1F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET AND STORE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

Nov 15, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND BROOMS AND DUST PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

Jan 8, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 7, 2013

License

1 minor violation.

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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature

Inspector notes: NO HOT AND COLD WATER SPRAYER THAT WILL REACH TO ALL 7 TOP LOADING ICE CREAM MAKERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yogurtland last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yogurtland on file is from Mar 28, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yogurtland?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yogurtland.

Has Yogurtland's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yogurtland have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yogurtland 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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