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EAT PURELY

1709 W WASHINGTON BLVD · Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EAT PURELY 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
2566446

Location recorded for this inspection · EAT PURELY · 1709 W WASHINGTON BLVD

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
2555447

Location recorded for this inspection · EAT PURELY · 1709 W WASHINGTON BLVD

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
2524051

Location recorded for this inspection · EAT PURELY · 1709 W WASHINGTON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN ASSEMBLY WALK IN COOLER AND LOOSE DOOR SWEEP ON EXTERIOR OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE AT THE PLATE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PROTEIN ADJACENT WALK IN COOLER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PROTEIN WALK IN COOLER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370614

Location recorded for this inspection · EAT PURELY · 1709 W WASHINGTON BLVD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304190

Location recorded for this inspection · EAT PURELY · 1709 W WASHINGTON BLVD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303823

Location recorded for this inspection · EAT PURELY · 1709 W WASHINGTON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 35 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE BLAST CHILLING UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BACK KITCHEN WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ALONG THE EDGES OF THE BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLERS, WALK IN BLAST CHILLER, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181527

Location recorded for this inspection · EAT PURELY · 1709 W WASHINGTON BLVD

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: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE, DEEP FRYER, STOVE AND OVENS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE DISHROOM. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE THE UNUSED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FREE OF CLUTTER TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60612

270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2601831.

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