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Sky Vegan

1320-1322 W Devon Ave

Last inspected Oct 8, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Canvass

Oct 8, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 22, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

: 3-302.12---ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO ENABLE CLEANING AND MONITORING.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

: 5-501.17--- MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13---- ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT THE FRONT CASHIER STATION AND RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR FOOD CART OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. : 4-601.11(B)--- METAL FOOD CART ON WOK LINE WITH DIRT, GREASE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11--- ALL WALLS, INCLUDING WALL VENT COVER AT HAND SINK, IN ALL PREP AREAS, DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN DINING ROOM MUST BE REPLACED.----HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE STORED POTS/PANS, MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 22, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 12, 2024

Fail

12 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NOTED BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AND REAR KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND SINK WITH FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE SINK. REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK BLOCKED BY A FOOD CART AND RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO KITCHEN SINK, REMOVE EQUIPMENT BLOCKING THE SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED RICE AND COOKED NOODLES IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE. NO DATES NOTED ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTERS AT THE FRONT CASHIER STATION. 50 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DINING ROOM STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. A LIVE ROACH SEEN CRAWLING ON THE WALL IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS IN ALL AREAS, ALL ROACHES, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS, MICE AND ROACHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) 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
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE OR NEXT TO THE UTILITY MOP SINK.

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
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO ENABLE CLEANING AND MONITORING.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NOTED BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN RICE COOKER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST REPLACE.-----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST BE WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INTERIOR ALL COOLERS, METAL FOOD CART ON WOK LINE, EXTERIOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ALL FLOORS AND WALLS, INCLUDING WALL VENT COVER AT HAND SINK, IN ALL PREP AREAS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.----HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE STORED POTS/PANS, MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source

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