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SPOKEN CHICAGO

1812 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SPOKEN CHICAGO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630029

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY, CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL AREA OF CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT OR COVER WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MISSING A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1963247

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995378

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER UNDER STAIRWAY GOING TO BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/DECLUTTER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938257

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938251

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: PREMISES CANNING AND PRESERVING A VARIETY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES UNKNOWN SOURCE. 2ND OCCURRANCE REGARDING FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE TAGGED. ON 01/27/16 PREMISES NOT APPROVED BY CDPH. OBSERVED IN BASEMENT VEGETABLES AND FRUITS JARS STORED ON SHELVES DATED AND LABELED FROM O3/15/16 TO 7/17/15 SUCH AS PAPPLES, PEARS, BLACKBERRIES, PEACHES, STRABERRIES, LEMONS, CHERRIES, CRANBERRIES, FIGS, PICKLING VEGETABLES GARLIC, ZUCCHINI, CAULIFLOWER, JALAPENO PEPPERS, HUNGARIAN PEPPERS, CARROTS, CELERY, CUCUMBERS GREEN BEANS ETC IN 8OZ, 16OZ, 32OZ AND 64OZ JARS. CELERY, CUCUMBERS GREEN BEANS ETC IN 8OZ, 16OZ, 32OZ AND 64OZ JARS. PREMISES NOT APPROVED BY CDPH ALL PRODUCTS TAGGED. FRUITS JAMS: 8OZ JAMS 22. 16OZ JAMS 188, 32OZ JAMS 3, 64OZ JAMS 3.VEGETABLES JAMS:16OZ JAMS 18, 32OZ JAMS 53, 64OZ JAMS 110. TOT(A FRUITS JAMS: 8OZ JAMS 22. 16OZ JAMS 188, 32OZ JAMS 3, 64OZ JAMS 3.VEGETABLES JAMS:16OZ JAMS 18, 32OZ JAMS 53, 64OZ JAMS 110. TOTAL OF 402 ALL ITEMS WERE TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(b).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/27/16 REPORT#1442334. (41)OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. (34)OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSEVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442340

Location recorded for this inspection · BEANS & BAGELS · 1812 W MONTROSE 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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442334

Location recorded for this inspection · SPOKEN CHICAGO · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED IN BASEMENT VEGETABLES AND FRUITS JARS STORED ON SHELVES. PREMISES CANNING AND PRESERVING A VARIETY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES APPLES, PEARS, BLACKBERRIES, PEACHES, STRABERRIES, LEMONS, CHERRIES, CRANBERRIES, FIGS, PICKLING THESE VEGETABLES GARLIC, ZUCCHINI, CAULIFLOWER, JALAPENO PEPPERS, HUNGARIAN PEPPERS, CARROTS, CELERY, CUCUMBERS GREEN BEANS ETC IN 8OZ, 16OZ, 32OZ AND 64OZ JARS. PREMISES NOT APPROVED BY CDPH ALL PRODUCTS TAGGED. FRUITS JAMS: 8OZ JAMS 22. 16OZ JAMS 188, 32OZ JAMS 3, 64OZ JAMS 3.VEGETABLES JAMS:16OZ JAMS 18, 32OZ JAMS 53, 64OZ JAMS 110. TOTAL OF 297 JAMS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT ITEMS AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424971

Location recorded for this inspection · BEANS & BAGELS · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 2-DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

  • 33

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512594

Location recorded for this inspection · BEANS & BAGELS · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473359

Location recorded for this inspection · BEANS & BAGELS · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS FACING ALL DIRECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT SPOTS ON THE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE BAGEL BINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106723

Location recorded for this inspection · BEANS & BAGELS · 1812 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET ARE BROKEN INSIDE THE DOOR OF PREP DISPLAY COOLER, FRONT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKET

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BOTH PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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How results compare in ZIP 60613

305 of 394 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 2278775.

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