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HELLO FOOD

600 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for HELLO FOOD on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2557053

Location recorded for this inspection · HELLO FOOD · 600 W CHICAGO AVE

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.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556629

Location recorded for this inspection · HELLO FOOD · 600 W CHICAGO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510906

Location recorded for this inspection · HELLO FOOD · 600 W CHICAGO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303541

Location recorded for this inspection · HELLO FOOD · 600 W CHICAGO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 4 LBS OF CHOPPED COOKED CHICKEN HELD ON ICE AT SELF SERVICE SALAD BAR AT 53.4F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COOL DOWN TCS PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 41F OR LOWER, CHICKEN DISCARDED VALUED AT $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO DISCLAIMER NOR REMAINDER ON MENU FOR UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS ( EGGS )INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE IN WARMEST PART

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED, TO-GO FOODS (PARFAIT, PUDDING CUPS, CHEESE/FRUIT CUPS) FOR SALE IN THE OPEN FACE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED, TO-GO ITEMS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON THE LABEL: NAME OF FOOD, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY PREDOMINANCE, NET WEIGHT, ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER. ALLERGENS WERE ON PACKAGES.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: PLASTIC CLEAR DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM ICE SCOOP NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181368

Location recorded for this inspection · HELLO FOOD · 600 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED, TO-GO FOODS (PARFAIT, PUDDING CUPS, CHEESE/FRUIT CUPS) FOR SALE IN THE OPEN FACE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED, TO-GO ITEMS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON THE LABEL: NAME OF FOOD, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY PREDOMINANCE, NET WEIGHT, ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, AND ANY ALLERGENS PRESENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED COARSE CONCRETE WALL AT ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP AREA, WHERE FRP HAS BROKEN OFF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181313

Location recorded for this inspection · HELLO FOOD · 600 W CHICAGO AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181321

Location recorded for this inspection · HELLO FOOD · 600 W CHICAGO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN FACED DISPLAY COOLER HOLDING AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47-51 DEGREES F WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL REPAIRED AND THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE OPEN FACED DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: HARD BOILED EGGS, 48 DEGREES F; COTTAGE CHEESE, 56 DEGREES F; YOGURT, 55 DEGREES F; MILK, 56 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED, TO-GO FOODS (PARFAIT, PUDDING CUPS, CHEESE/FRUIT CUPS) FOR SALE IN THE OPEN FACE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED, TO-GO ITEMS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON THE LABEL: NAME OF FOOD, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY PREDOMINANCE, NET WEIGHT, ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, AND ANY ALLERGENS PRESENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED COARSE CONCRETE WALL AT ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP AREA, WHERE FRP HAS BROKEN OFF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078702

Location recorded for this inspection · HELLO FOOD · 600 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PREPARED FOOD STORED IN REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME AND DATE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF ICE BOX AT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078339

Location recorded for this inspection · HELLO FOOD · 600 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PREPARED FOOD STORED IN REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME AND DATE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF ICE BOX AT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965786

Location recorded for this inspection · HELLO FOOD · 600 W CHICAGO 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: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST MAKE WALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ON PILLER AT DELI PREP AREA BY EXPOSED WASH BOWL

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT FRONT COFFEE STATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946349

Location recorded for this inspection · HELLO FOOD · 600 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1938001 DATED ON 07/05/16 NOT CORRECTED-#38 MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT REAR PREP AREA BY WALK IN COOLER AND AT DELI PREP AREA. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. NON COMPLIANCE. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST MAKE WALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ON PILLER AT DELI PREP AREA BY EXPOSED WASH BOWL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT FRONT COFFEE STATION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938001

Location recorded for this inspection · HELLO FOOD · 600 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527391 DATED ON 02/27/15 NOT CORRECTED-#38 MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA CLOSE TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS, ALSO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK INTHE DELI AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP, #42 ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT FRONT COFFEE STATION.

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390 of 484 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 2163282.

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