Forever Yogurt

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 30, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment (ice machine) and unnecessary articles in the basement storage area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all unused, unnecessary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jul 27, 2020 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

3. Mar 4, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine, espresso machine and drip coffee machine. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Found previous core violations not corrected from report dated 11-18-19 inspection # 2345830. Violation 53. Observed no lid on trash can in public bathroom. Instructed to provide. Violation 55. Observed small holes on ceiling above dry storage area in basement. Instructed to patch,repair and maintain. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-42-090. Trash cans provided with lids inside restroom and holes sealed at basement ceiling by 3-6-20.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Nov 18, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea kit and procedure on site. Instructed to provide procedure along with the necessary supplies as outlined in policy. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash can in public bathroom. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small holes on ceiling above dry storage area in basement. Instructed to patch, repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Mar 29, 2017 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

     Inspector’s note: Summary report given and posted by this this inspector on 3-27-17 report #2009361 was not posted at this time of re-inspection. Summary report was removed from the frame it was displayed in and replaced with the old summary report from the year 2015. Given todays summary report and again posted by this inspector. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: All ready to eat fresh cut fruit in storage cooler must be labeled and dated.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving inside the walk-in cooler. Must be a smooth cleanable surface.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Broken cold handle on the utility mop sink. Leak on the hot water handle in the washroom. Must repair all.

6. Mar 27, 2017 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Facilities to maintain proper temperature

     Inspector’s note: Facilities unable to maintain adequate temperatures. Observed front prep/service cooler at 50.7f & 50f with food such as cut mango's at 50f.cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and maintains a temperature of 40f or below and cdph contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

     Inspector’s note: The following potentially hazardous foods found held in the prep/service cooler at improper temperatures. Approximately 10 lbs total of cut mango at 50f, cut strawberry's at 49.2f, cut kiwi fruit at 48.7f, whipping cream at 50f. All discarded. Approximate value to be $40.00. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager present during the inspection while potentially hazardous foods were being served ie: frozen yogurt mix at 38f. Serious violation 7-38-012.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: All ready to eat fresh cut fruit in storage cooler must be labeled and dated.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Rusty metal rack shelving next to the three compartment sink used for clean container storage. Must replace/remove rust. Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving inside the walk-in cooler. Must be a smooth cleanable surface.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Inadequate/no lighting in the rear refrigeration/freezer room. Must provide.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Broken cold handle on the utility mop sink. Leak on the hot water handle in the washroom. Must repair all.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food handler requirements met

     Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training for employee on site at this time. Must provide for all required employees.

7. Sep 1, 2015 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Food debris in the cabinets under the condiment/topping line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

8. Sep 18, 2014 Pass

   License · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Grimes on shelves inside the cabinet under the condiment bar, surface is porous and not able to clean.instructed to provide a smooth cleanable non-absorbent surface, south wall of selling area. No splash guard provided between the exposed hand sink and drain board.instructed to provide it or use the other side of the drain board for clean utensils.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Food debris and ice build-up inside the chest freezer,instructed to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Debris and liquid food spillage on floors under the equipment,inside the walk-in cooler under shelves and corners and under the yogurt machines.instructed to clean and maintain. Gang way behind the basement storage has excess items stored on floor,also debris on same area.instructed to remove items not needed and elevated items needed 6"off the floor.keep area free of debris.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Brick wall at dining area not sealed.surface not smooth and flake to the touch. Instructed to seal said wall.