AUG 2
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MAMA LUCY'S CATERING CORPORATION.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
6054 S PRAIRIE AVE · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 2, 2021 · passed
13 of 20 inspections passed, 5 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jul 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER IN BUCKET.
NOV 102020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CARTS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 152019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE OR REPAIR HANGING CEILING TILE OUT SIDE OF RESTROOM.
SEP 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
JUN 82018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 8
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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MAR 142018FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2018
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT AND REFRIGERATOR SHELVING ON BOTTOM SHELF ALONG WEST WALL, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SEASONING ROLLING CARTS NEAR WINDOW, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE PLASTIC WRAP AND FOIL CONTAINERS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, 10 DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE UNUSED WARMER, ON TOP OF CANNED GOODS, WINDOW LEDGE, AND DOORBELL IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2071818 ON 8-2-17:32-OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER CLOSEST TO THE WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERSS, STOVE, AND GRILL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FURNACE ROOM. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN AND SECURE CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPAIR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
AUG 22017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER CLOSEST TO THE WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER, STOVE AND GRILL.
JUN 92017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER CLOSEST TO THE WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER, STOVE AND GRILL.
MAY 192016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT UNDER CASH REGISTER, MONITOR, AND DVR EQUIPMENT IN FRONT STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL NEAR WATER HEATER IN FURNACE ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR LEDGE ALONG EAST WALL AND TRAY ON ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS UNDER PREP TABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAY 192016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT UNDER CASH REGISTER, MONITOR AND DVR EQUIPMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL NEAR WATER HEATER IN FURNACE ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR LEDGE ALONG EAST WALL, AND TRAY ON ROLLING CART. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, POTS AND PANS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS UNDER PREP TABLES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
APR 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER CUT OFF FROM VALVE OF FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK UNDERNEATH. MANAGER RESTORED HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET OF COLD WATER AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK STRIPPED ALLOWING COLD WATER TO RUN. MUST REPAIR.
AUG 282015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED.
AUG 212015FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2015
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 47.3F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 30LBS. COLESLAW 44.9F,46.2F,48.6F.15LBS.POTATOE SALAD 46.1F,46.2F,3.38LBS.PASTRAMI 48.1F,17.8LBS. TURKEY HAM 44.6F,45.5F,19.4LBS TURKEY 44.0F-45.8F,1.5 LBS.SLICED TURKEY.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.87.08 LBS. $573.92. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR MOPSINK,ON FLOOR NEAR FOOD STORAGE RACK ON WEST WALL,ON LEDGE OF WINDOW SILL BEHIND FOOD STORAGE RACK ON EAST WALL,BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVING UNIT AT REGISTER,ON ROLLING CART IN BASKET & JAR,MOTOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR NEAR REGISTER.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM & SIDE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/21/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LEG ON PREP TABLE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUL 212014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, ALSO THE EXTERIOR DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN FRONT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
MAR 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL OVENS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, AND REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS.
MAR 122013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS,ON TOP OF STORAGE PALLET AND IN REAR FURNACE CLOSET ADJACENT TO PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1230079 ON 07/13/2012 NOT CORRECTED. (38)MUST INSTALL VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SITE DUCT TO ROOF. (THREE OVENS) MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DISCARD ALL CRACKED MULTI USE ITEMS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LOOSE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN HALLWAY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALL NEXT TO STOVE IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUL 132012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 13
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FURNACE ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SITE DUCT TO ROOF. (THREE OVENS)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO STROE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN FRONT OFFICE AREA. (REMOVE CRATES)
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