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131 N CLINTON ST · Chicago, IL 60661
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for VEGAN NOW on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · VEGAN NOW · 131 N CLINTON ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · VEGAN NOW · 131 N CLINTON ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED, COOKED RICE, COOKED TOFU, ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: 3-101.11- OBSERVED SEVERAL FRIED VEGAN BREADED DRUMSTICKS SERVED/PRESENT AT HOT LINE WITH A PORTION OF THE SKEWER/STICK INSIDE PRODUCT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE HONESTLY PRESENTED SO THAT IT DOES NOT MISLEAD /MISINFORM THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SKEWER/STICK AFTER PREP/FRYING PROCESS, TO USE LONGER SKEWER/STICK OR PROVIDE LABEL INFORMING CUSTOMER OF SKEWER/STICK SO THAT CUSTOMER IS AWARE OF THE SKEWER/STICK IN SIDE SAID PRODUCT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-40-050(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT ON AT FRONT HOT LINE AREA. INFORMED SITE THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS/RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11- OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC KNIVES, ETC. STORED AT SELF SERVICE CONDIMENT STATION WITHOUT COVER, WRAP OR DISPENSER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SINGLE SERVICE FLATWARE, ETC. MUST BE STORED AT SELF SERVICE STATION, IN APPROVED DISPENSER OR PRE PACKAGED, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Location recorded for this inspection · VEGAN NOW · 131 N CLINTON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Found single service items (spoons) improperly stored on top of counter. Instructed to store all single service items inverted with the handle presented to the customer, or protected (individually wrapped or behind the counter). Must maintain same.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.
Location recorded for this inspection · VEGAN NOW · 131 N CLINTON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Observed no city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (tofu, zucchini, rice, etc.) are being served. Must have City of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being hot held, and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: Observed facility does not have chemical test kit on site. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SUPPLY OF CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AND USE THEM TO CHECK THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION REGULARLY.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Found single service items (spoons) improperly stored on top of counter. Instructed to store all single service items inverted with the handle presented to the customer, or protected (individually wrapped or behind the counter). Must maintain same.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed employee without proper hair restraint in food preparation area. Instructed all employees must wear a hair restraint (hat or hair net, etc.) while in the food preparation area. Must maintain same.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.
Location recorded for this inspection · VEGAN NOW · 131 N CLINTON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
145 of 191 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 2447002.
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