AUG 1
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE STUDY AT UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO/TRUTH BE TOLD.
BEAT. 35/100
1227 E 60TH ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 1, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE NOT PROPERLY COVERED IN BAR AND BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN FREEZER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, BAR, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 232025FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2025
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM OPEN CUP IN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR WOMEN STAFF (71.6F) AND MEN STAFF (73.4F) WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT SMALL HAND WASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR CATERING KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE NOT PROPERLY COVERED IN BAR AND BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN FREEZER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, BAR, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE CAN OPENER BLADE ON THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
DEC 152023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL LINEN AND UTENSILS STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPALCING WHERE WORN OR DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS ON FRONT LINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR ALL ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT BAR AREA, FRONT PREP LINE AND ALONG DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AND DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENT FILTERS AND SURROUNDING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEC 82023FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2023
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND DISHMACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA IN SERVICE WITH MULTI USE GLASSWARE IN MACHINE. FOUND MACHINE WITH O PPM SANITIZER DUE TO SANITIZER CONTAINER EMPTY. ASK MANAGER TO REPLACE SANITIZER CONTAINER WITH NEW, HOWEVER NO SANITIZER IS AVAILABLE. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE FLY ACTIVITY IN DINING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15-20 FLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN ALL AREAS WHERE BUILD UP AND WATER ARE PRESENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL LINEN AND UTENSILS STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPALCING WHERE WORN OR DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS ON FRONT LINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR ALL ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT BAR AREA, FRONT PREP LINE AND ALONG DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AND DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENT FILTERS AND SURROUNDING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 292022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
8-201.13 OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON PREMISES IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CREATE A VALID HAACP PLAN DOCUMENTING PROCESS AND USE OF MACHINE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 172022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 17
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. PROIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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