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GREEN BEAN

734 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

GREEN BEAN has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 20, 2015. The most recent inspection, on August 11, 2017, 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: Food source, labelling and allergens, Food temperature control and Pests.

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.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 20, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 13, 2016. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 September 14, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times on June 10, 2016. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • 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 16 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 20, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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 Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1960425 9/14/16 #29 NOT CORRECTED #33-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER AND FREEZERS,CUTTING BOARDS,POTATO PEELER,OVENS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,FRYER CABINETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,BLENDER STAND,CAN OPENER,STORAGE CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.#34-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,STORAGE AREA AND TOILETROOMS ,STAIRS,INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.#35-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,VENTILATION VENTS.#42-MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.#18-STILL FININD EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYIG AROUND PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND ON BOXES ON 2ND FL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/20/16 (CRITICAL 7-42-090)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF 2- SIDED DUAL PREP COOLER
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK BASIN,DRINK CONTAINERS,WINDOW SILLS,WINDOWS AND MOP SINK BASIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR IR REPLACE WORN AND TORN FLOORING IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR DINING AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES ON 2ND FL. NEAR REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER AND REAR HALLWAY,DAMAGED WALLS IN HALLWAY & NEXT TO SWINGING DOOR TO PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE IN 1ST FL. TOILETROOM,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP AREA,2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREA AND ON BOXES STORED ON 2ND FL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/13/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1932492 6/10/16 NOT CORRECTED #33-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER AND FREEZERS,CUTTING BOARDS,POTATO PEELER,OVENS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,FRYER CABINETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,BLENDER STAND,CAN OPENER,STORAGE CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.#34-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,STORAGE AREA AND TOILETROOMS ,INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.#35-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR DINING AREA.#40-MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MILK COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.#42-MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.#43-MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF 2- SIDED DUAL PREP COOLER
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK BASIN,DRINK CONTAINERS AND MOP SINK BASIN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES ON 2ND FL. NEAR REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER AND REAR HALLWAY,DAMAGED WALLS IN HALLWAY,HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE IN 1ST FL. TOILETROOM,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
  5. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A DUAL 2- SIDED 8 FOOT COLD HOLDING UNIT LEFT SIDE AT 58.4F AND RIGHT SIDE 51.3F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT,ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED DUAL 2- SIDED 8 FOOT COLD HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 7LBS. SALSA 55.5F,1LB. DICED TOMATOES 56.8F,3LBS. SALSA 55.2 F.3LBS. COOKED PASTA 56.1F,3LBS. RICE NOODLES 51.8F,3LBS. KALE SLAW 49.3F,1LB. LETTUCE 51.3F,1.5 LBS. ROASTED TOMATOES 49.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 22.5LBS.$33.50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP AREA,2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREA AND ON BOXES STORED ON 2ND FL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/13/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1932492 6/10/16 NOT CORRECTED #33-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER AND FREEZERS,CUTTING BOARDS,POTATO PEELER,OVENS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,FRYER CABINETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,BLENDER STAND,CAN OPENER,STORAGE CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.#34-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,STORAGE AREA AND TOILETROOMS ,INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.#35-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR DINING AREA.#40-MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MILK COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.#42-MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.#43-MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF 2- SIDED DUAL PREP COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK BASIN,DRINK CONTAINERS AND MOP SINK BASINS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES ON 2ND FL. NEAR REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER AND REAR HALLWAY,DAMAGED WALLS IN HALLWAY,HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE IN 1ST FL. TOILETROOM,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINKS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS AND FRONT HAND SINK HAD A STOOL STORED IN FRONT OF IT NOT ABLE TO ACCESS.EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS AND REMOVED STOOL DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AND BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,STEAK,SOUP,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZERS,CUTTING BOARDS,POTATO PEELER,OVENS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,FRYER CABINETS.FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,BLENDER STANDS,CAN OPENER,STORAGE CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,STORAGE AREAS AND TOILETROOMS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,VENTILATION VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MILK PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT BOXES OF PAPER GOODS THROUGHOUT 1ST & 2ND FL. STORAGE CLOSETS AND AREAS,REAR HALLWAY,MOPSINK AREA.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
  7. License

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED EACH SIDE OF HANDSINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS ON SECOND FLOOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ON SECOND FLOOR.

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