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FREDDY'S FAST FOOD

5364 W GALE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60630 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

FREDDY'S FAST FOOD has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 22, 2010. The most recent inspection, on July 18, 2012, found no infractions.

4 of 8 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.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2010. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2010. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 10 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 27, 2011. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 27, 2011. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on March 22, 2010. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, storage room, 3 compartment sink, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage room need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, storage areas, and bathrooms shall be replaced.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light shields need cleaning in prep area, missing light shields in rear storage areas shall be provided.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, dining areas need cleaning.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Short Form Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 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. Found evidence of mice droppings under the 3 compt sink, under the exposed hand sink,beside the window close to the chest freezer and inside the electrical closet over 35 total. Instructed to clean in detail and sanitize affected areas. Inform the pest control company.Citation issued serious 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • violation #32 remains to be corrected.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • violation #33 remains to be corrected.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • violation #35 remains to be corrected.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • violation #40 remains to be corrected.
  6. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR GAME AREA, RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP, 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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WASHBOWL SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN AND BEHIND THE GAME MACHINE IN THE REAR GAME AREA.FLOOR UNDER ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS AND UNDER THE AND BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLERS.
    • 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. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALL VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILT UP.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE PEPSI MACHINE, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND ELECTRIC METER OVER 15 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 163423 DATED 12/01/09. #32-CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM,WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN. #35-DAMAGED WALLS BESIDE THE TOILET BOWL,INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST READJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE ONE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR BY THE DINING AREA. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE ATM MACHINE, REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE POTATOES ARE STORED, BEHIND THE PEPSI AND ICE MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER, IN THE DINING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN THE FAN COVER OF THE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR AREA BY THE OFFICE,(WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILT UP.) WALLS BY THE DINING AREA, CLOSE TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR, WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WITH NON- TOXIC PAINT.

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