Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FRIDA ROOM on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640480
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIDA ROOM · 1454 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 FAUCET HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER IN NEED OF ADJUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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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
2638468
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIDA ROOM · 1454 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 FAUCET HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER IN NEED OF ADJUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638047
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIDA ROOM · 1454 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: READY TO EAT HAM SLICES, RAW POOLED EGGS, CUT TOMATO SLICES, ETC... 55-60 DEGREES IN TEMPERATURE. ALL FOOD LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER TOP THAT WAS OPEN TO THE HEAT OF THE PREP AREA. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP REACH IN CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. APPROX VALUE $100.00 30LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 200-250 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT, APPROX 30-40 DROPPINGS AT REAR PREP PANTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SIDES, TABLE LEGS, BACK OF REACH IN COOLER, BACK OF PREP TABLES ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FAUCET HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER IN NEED OF ADJUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627196
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIDA ROOM · 1454 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER CEILING, WALL AND FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE MEN WASHROOM DOOR NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL IN POOR REPAIR(CHIPPING PAINT AND DRY WALL) AROUND THE DISHWASHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627142
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIDA ROOM · 1454 W 18TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605923
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIDA ROOM · 1454 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED HALF OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584656
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIDA ROOM · 1454 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584151
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIDA ROOM · 1454 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY -TO- EAT POTATOES WITH HIS BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES’ MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. DISH MACHINE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON DIGITAL MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. FOUND NO REMINDER OR WRITTEN DISCLOSURE STATING THAT SAID FOOD ITEMS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX. 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER ALL SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE, IN LEFT CORNER OF CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STORAGE, ON LEFT SIDE AND BEHIND COOLERS AT FRONT BAR, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AT ENTRANCE HALLWAY OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROX 15 SMALL FLIES, LOCATED IN REAR PREP NEXT TO EXIT DOOR AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP. ALSO NOTED BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2557168
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIDA ROOM · 1454 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN OVEN AND FRYER AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED WORN AND STAINED PASTRY SPATULAS STORE ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AND REPLACE SPATULAS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER SHELVES, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556728
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIDA ROOM · 1454 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER; ABOUT 5 LBS OF PULLED RAW EGGS AT 50.2F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 49F-50.1F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF DELI HAM AT 48.7F, ABOUT 25 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 49.7F, ABOUT 50 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 50.2F, AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF DICED/SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. ALL FOODS DISCARD ABOUT $2000. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED SOME ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE FOR THE ITEMS (EGG,BEEF ITEMS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.2F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE WALK IN COOLER WAS MAINTAINING 39F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN A CORNER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT, AND ABOUT 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PHOTOS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN OVEN AND FRYER AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED WORN AND STAINED PASTRY SPATULAS STORE ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AND REPLACE SPATULAS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER SHELVES, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497560
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIDA ROOM · 1454 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288490
Location recorded for this inspection · FRIDA ROOM · 1454 W 18TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING.DATE MARKING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE/DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON PREMISES MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED #10 CAN OPENER IN REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE/MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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How results compare in ZIP 60608
508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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