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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS

3970 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BALLY TOTAL FITNESS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1353605

Location recorded for this inspection · BALLY TOTAL FITNESS · 3970 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
539351

Location recorded for this inspection · BALLY TOTAL FITNESS · 3970 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
539346

Location recorded for this inspection · BALLY TOTAL FITNESS · 3970 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,IN BETWEEN DOORS -MIDDLE-AT THE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1 INCH GAP,LIGHT COMING THRU THE OPENINGS,INSTRUCTED DOORS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED;FOUND EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM WITH 1/4 INCH GAP,LIGHT COMING THRU,MUST PROPERLY SEAL DOORS;GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT 07-05-11

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT MAINTAINED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND BIG DUMPSTER NOT COVERED,SURROUNDINGS VERY DIRTY WITH FECES OF BIRDS;INSTRUCTED TO COVER GARBAGE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SORROUNDINGS,MANAGER ASKED WORKERS TO CLEAN

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINETS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS OF THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REPAINTED,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENT COVERS IN LADIES TOILET UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZED CONTAINER

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
251291

Location recorded for this inspection · BALLY TOTAL FITNESS · 3970 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves of dry goods and fruit not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in storage rooms, boiler room and behind equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceiling and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to to detrail clean all covers and seal all holes in walls and ceiling in various areas.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Sink stoppers not provided at 3 comp sink. Instructed to provide stoppers for wash and sanitize compartments.

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How results compare in ZIP 60641

201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1140756.

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