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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Foxtrot

23 W Maple St

Last inspected Aug 6, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

4 inspections

Canvass

Aug 6, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Jan 30, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENINGS ON FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS IN BETWEEN HANDLES, AT BOTTOM BASE IN MIDDLE AND ON EASTSIDE DOOR ON RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED MEALS IN SELF SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT THE NAME AND PLACE OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME AND PLACE OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR OF ALL PREPACKAGED MEALS IN SELF SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS COFFEE AND SUGAR STORED ON SHELVING IN BASEMENT LARGE SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH SEWER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS OR SHIELD SEWER LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 17, 2023

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): OBSERVED PREPACKAGED LUNCHES IN DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDRESS OF FACILITY WHERE FOOD IS BEING PRE PACKAGED AND PREPARED.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 17, 2023 · Original Source

Complaint

Oct 10, 2023

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF MILK FOUND IN THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRONT REGISTER. 25LBS OF MILK MEASURED AT 46-50.3F. APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF MILK WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED ON 12/9/2022 ; REPORT#: 2568292 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #55) 6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE NORTH BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS PIZZAS COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED LUNCHES IN DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDRESS OF FACILITY WHERE FOOD IS BEING PRE PACKAGED AND PREPARED.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE UPDATED SERVICE REPORT COPIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 10, 2023 · Original Source

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