Handcut Foods
226 W Schiller St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
Last Inspected
2022-04-26
What You Should Know
✓ Passed most recent inspection (2022-04-26)
⚠ Failed 2 inspections (2021, 2014)
⚠ Food Storage & Handling issues found across 4 inspections
⚠ Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
📦 Food Storage & Handling critical 4×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 2×
🌡 Food Temperature critical 2×
🧼 Employee Hygiene minor 2×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 1×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 1×
Inspection History
2 ▾
minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2021-02-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR) WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
minor Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF DISHMACHINE, FOUND DRIED CHEMICAL ACCUMULATION IN BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
CRITICAL 5 ▾
minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR) WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF DISHMACHINE, FOUND DRIED CHEMICAL ACCUMULATION IN BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
critical Food Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE STAFF AND STUDENT TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR, TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 80F TO 90F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER IN ALL HAND SINKS TO A MINIMUM OF 100F. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL SINKS N...
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2019-04-15 Pass w/ Conditions Recent Inspection ▾
2019-04-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
critical Food Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WITH OUT HOT WATER: DISH ROOM (78.9 F), 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR STUDENT(BOYS AND GIRLS) & TEACHER RESTROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65 F - 80 F. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER & MANAGER PROVIDE HOT W...
serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES WITH OUT RINSING. SAID EMPLOYEE IS NOT OPERATING ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTION (WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. CI...
3 ▾
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed small leak at condenser unit in walk in cooler. Leak was not active over food. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
minor Employee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed no exposed hand sink immediately adjacent to front counter service line. Instructed manager to install exposed hand sink, with hot and cold running water under city pressure in area to ensure proper hand washing. Maintain at all times.
minor Facility Condition
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
Observed non food service staff in food service area. At time of inspection observed non food service staff allowed to retrieve food item from 2 door refrigerator, behind front service line area. Informed manager that non food service staff are not a...
2 ▾
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND DIRTY.MUST BE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE TOILET STALLS AT THE NORTH BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED CEILING TILES.
3 ▾
minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
minor Other
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN FOOD PREPARTION AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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2015-01-23 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Other
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
INADEQUATE NUMBER OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS INSTALLED. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IS PROVIDED BEHIND THE FOOD SERVICE LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. THE ONLY HANDSINK PROVIDED FOR THE CAFETERIA IS IN THE DISHWASH AREA WHICH IS MORE THAN 25 FEET AWAY FROM THE FOOD SERVIC...
critical Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE LINES LOCATED ABOVE THE DISHWASH/PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER COVER UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED SEWAGE LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A...
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CAFETERIA DINING AREA. 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CAFETERIA DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ...
minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IS PROVIDED FOR THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA. MUST INSTALL.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD IS PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL. NO VENTILATION FAN PROVIDED FOR THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA. MUST INSTALL.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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