Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for URBAN VEGAN on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631495
Location recorded for this inspection · URBAN VEGAN · 1601-1603 W MONTROSE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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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
2293882
Location recorded for this inspection · URBAN VEGAN · 1601-1603 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293366
Location recorded for this inspection · URBAN VEGAN · 1601-1603 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WALL MOUNTED DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, BEING USED AS A FOOD SLOP SINK. NOTED LARGE STEEL WOOL SCRUBBERS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS TOFU, SOY MEAT SUBSTITUTES, PREPARED CUT LEAFY GREENS NOT LABELED OR LABELED WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BASEMENT BOX FREEZER MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WATERLINES. MUST RELOCATE FREEZERS OR COMPLETELY ENCASE WATER LINES WITH SOLID CASINGS.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. DISH REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPAIRED MACHINE. RECOMMEND USING TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS DAILY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST PAINT/SEAL.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR FRONT COOKS LINE METAL PREP/SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVING/ICE MACHINE BEHIND SINK, THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2185210 ON 7-27-18. #37- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.#41-: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USES IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION. #47- CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BLADE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND METAL SHAVING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT PREP AND WARE WASHING AREA(DISH ROOM), WITH STICKY SURFACE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2185210
Location recorded for this inspection · URBAN VEGAN · 1601-1603 W MONTROSE AVE
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/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USES IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BLADE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND METAL SHAVING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATION OF ICE INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP/KITCHEN AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT PREP AND WAREWASHING AREA(DISH ROOM), WITH STICKY SURFACE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN..
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE HAVE NO COMPLETED REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145854
Location recorded for this inspection · URBAN VEGAN · 1601-1603 W MONTROSE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145354
Location recorded for this inspection · URBAN VEGAN · 1601-1603 W MONTROSE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LEAVING KITCHEN WITH GLOVED HANDS; APPROX 20 MINUTE LATER RETURNED IN THE KITCHEN, REMOVED GLOVES AND GLOVED HIS HANDS AND START TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD(DICED TOFU).STOPPED FOOD HANDLER AND INFORMED MANAGER ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE.MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010.
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING.INSIDE THE SAID SINK A LARGE METAL CONTAINER WITH SOAP AND WATER,SPONGES,METAL CRUBBIES ETC.EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST AVAILABLE AND TO BE USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING. AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS.SINK AVAILABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH ROOM AREA. SIX DROPPING AT WEST WALL ON FLOOR BY THE WATER PIPES.FOUR RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES AT NORTH EAST CORNER AND SIX RAT DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE PREP COOLERS AND SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NEED TO LABEL COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED IN COOLERS. ALSO ANY FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE COVERED/PROTECTED WATER PITCHERS WITH WATER FOR CUSTOMERS ON TOP THE BAR COUNTER MUST BE COVERED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED BY THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/ HAND DRYING DEVICE. ICE CONTAINER(ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) MUST BE SELF DRAIN. DRAIN PIPE ATTACHED AT EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NOT DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXTENSION SUCH IT DRAINS TO A FLOOR DRAIN. CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS WATER DRIPPING ON FLOOR. MUST REPAIR ISSUE. INTERIOR LIDS OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ARE NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. INTERIOR BASE OF REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER BROKEN AND EXPOSED INSULATION REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,NEED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND PIPES.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE WITH MINERAL BUILD UP AND RUST ON ICE BIN,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXCESS DUST/GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD ABOVE THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE DIRTY KNIVES, OTHER UTENSILS AND NON-FOOD ITEMS ALL STORED INSIDE CONTAINER ON TOP PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIVES AND UTENSILS. MUST REMOVE NON-FOOD ITEMS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS WATER,ALSO FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BY THE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT FLOOR DRAIN BY THE WEST SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN AND DIRTY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REPAIR AND PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN FOR THE SAID DRAIN. ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN/HOLE ON WEST WALL BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE(BASEMENT)AND AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,SEAL AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS(JACKETS,BACK PACKS ETC)IN FOOD PREPRATION AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS, REAR STORAGE BY THE EXIT DOOR MUST BE ORGANIZED.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129804
Location recorded for this inspection · URBAN VEGAN · 1601-1603 W MONTROSE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129447
Location recorded for this inspection · URBAN VEGAN · 1601-1603 W MONTROSE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AND THREE REACH IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.(CURRENTLY NOT TURNED ON). MUST TURN ALL COOLERS BEORE NEXT INSPECTION WITH WORKING THERMOMETERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A.
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS WITH NO HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURES/BROKEN SHIELDS AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE BURNT BULBS/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD EQUIPMENT, GARBAGE, ETC.). MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT.
Local context · Chicago
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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