Gain Changers

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Inspections

1. Jul 7, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jun 27, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SMOOTHIES, FRUIT DRINKS, CHICKEN TACOS ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED A PREP TABLE BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. SINK BASIN WAS FILLED WITH KITCHEN UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE CLEARED AREA DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2595299 ON 5/28/24 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 47 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WHERE ITEMS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AS NEEDED. - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

3. May 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SMOOTHIES,FRUIT DRINKS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR RELOCATE THE CLEAN UNTENSIL RACK TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WHERE ITEMS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AS NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FREEZER UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE SECOND FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE FREEZER CHEST, PREP STATION AND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND OR HARBORING.

4. Nov 7, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON MICROWAVE AND OVEN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

5. Oct 30, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO HAVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND SANITIZE AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON MICROWAVE AND OVEN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2560234 DATED: 7/5/2022: #47 WOOD AT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

6. Jul 5, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     WOOD AT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK AT RUBBER RING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

7. Jun 27, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

     FOUND JUICING BEING DONE ON SITE WITH NO HACCP PLAN. JUICE IS BEING MADE A BOTTLED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. JUICE ON SITE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CONTACT CDPH TO APPLY FOR HACCP PLAN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

     NO VARIENCE DOCUMENT ON SITE FOR JUICING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO OBTAIN ALL DOCUMENTS TO PROPERLY HANDLE JUICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL HAIR MUST BE TIED BACK AND HELD WITH RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR FULL COVERAGE SHIRTS WHILE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     WOOD AT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK AT RUBBER RING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

8. Jun 17, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.