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URBAN VEGAN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

URBAN VEGAN 1601-1603 W MONTROSE AVE, CHICAGO 60613 Restaurant
October 15, 2024 Canvass License #2574400
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE BINS.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM BASIN AND AROUND THE EDGES OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BUILD UP.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED OR PRESENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT HOSE BIBBS ON UTILITY SINK.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING WHEN USING. HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING WHEN USING. HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections