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FAST AND FRESH

3500 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

FAST AND FRESH has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 25, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 6, 2014, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times on August 30, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on August 30, 2011. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 11 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 21, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 21, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on August 30, 2011. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND TOP OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND GRILL AREAS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND 50 POUNDS OF SHAVED GYROS STORED ON TOP THE REAR PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 53.8F; ALSO FOUND 10#GYRO MEAT ON SPIT AT TEMP OF 74.8F, ONCE ATHE MEAT ROLL IS PLACED ON THE BROILER SPIT,COOKING MUST BE CONTINUOS WITH THE OUTSIDE LAYER SLICED OFF WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS60, VALUE 79.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074099-13
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,FOUND REAR SIDE DOOR OPENED,NO SCREEN DOOR.OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF FULL COOKED SHAVED GYROS MEAT STORED ON TOP THE REAR PREP TABLE UNCOVERED.OBSERVED 3 HOUSE FLIES INSIDE THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO DOOR FRAME TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074099-13
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH LID NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO TOO MUCH GARBAGE IN IT.ALSO OBSERVED WASTE OIL CONTAINER EXTERIOR DIRTY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.GROUND HAS LAYER OF GREASE MIXED WITH STAGNATE WATER WHICH FORMED A LAYER OF BLACK AND GREEN SLIME.OBSERVED INSECTS ACTIVITIES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA,GARBAGE CONTAINER AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074100-14
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO PROOF OF CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED STORED AND SERVED(ITALIAN BEEF,GYRO MEAT,CHEESE ETC).INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000074100-14
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTREMELY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP IN ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,BUILD-UP OF GREASE.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE(SLIME BUILD-UP).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING(DUE TO WATER DAMAGE) IN STORAGE / DISHROOM, NEXT TO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DUE TO FOOD PROTECTION.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR MOP SINK
  5. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SECURE THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO THAT THERE ARE NO OPEN GAPS. REMOVE COBWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SECURE THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO THAT THERE ARE NO OPEN GAPS. REMOVE COBWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS.
  7. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #10365 ON 3/18/09 NOT CORRECTED: 41/01 - REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXCESS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA, REAR AREA AND BASEMENT. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SECURE THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE COBWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED LITTER AND GARBAGE IN THE OUTSIDE PATIO AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA. REMOVE WOOD AND UNUSED ARTICLES.

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