LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY.

Chicago Health Dept

1100 E 55TH ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

6 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Apr 2021.

Last inspected Apr 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 29

2021

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT OUTER DOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES, BOTTOM OF FRYER, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH COUNTERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB OF THE TWO COMP SINK AND LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILLS AND FRYER.

JAN 24

2020

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS, COOKIES, PARFAITS, SLICED FRUIT DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH NO FOOD LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL EACH INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED ITEM WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE NOT COVERED/INVERTED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE USE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND SELF-SERVICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION .

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN PASTRY DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN DISH WASHING, PREP, AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MIDDLE STOPPER OF 3-COMP SINK UNDER COMPARTMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR REPLACE DAMAGED/CRACKED CERAMIC WALL TILE AT CEILING ABOVE MEAT SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, AT CORNER AND ALONG WALL BASE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT OPEN AREA OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.

APR 13

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: uncooked salmon filets @ 64.2F and cooked rice @ 52.2F on racks in rear prep area; beef @ 47.8F and tuna @ 49.5F in the front prep cooler. Must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed excessive dirt and debris on floors of basement electrical/storage room. Must clean and sanitize floors. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor throughout basement. Observed broken/missing coving and/or baseboard tiles in kitchen on corner near ice machine, along wall in employee restroom, and also along south wall of kitchen. Must repair all damaged tiles and/or baseboard tiles to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed front beverage cooler without thermometer. Must place thermometers in all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must provide metal stem thermometers for all food handlers to properly test internal food temperature.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Observed large appliances (coolers, etc.) not in use in basement and in north hallway on main floor. Must remove all unused equipment to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.

JAN 26

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA.

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JAN 19

2017

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT UTENSIL/CATERING STORAGE AREA, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND ON BOX OF PORTION CUPS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER POP MACHINE IN SERVING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEFROST INTERIOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN COFFEE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN COFFEE PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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