UNIVERSITY FOOD SYSTEMS, INC..
5032 S STATE ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
3 of 5 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 182014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,AND FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, AND IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN FRONT SMALL BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED WALL VENT IN MIDDLE PREP ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA , NEED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR YARD, NEED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
SEP 52013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR PITTED, DISCOLORED. MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AT SIDES AND AROUND ALL AROUND REMOVE GREASE FROM FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. COVING IN REAR AREA NEED WATER HEATER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP. CEILING TILES STAINED IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHIELDS THROUGH OUT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 282011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.GREASE TRAP AT BOTH 3- COMP SINK RUSTY. MUST REPAIR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR UPPER PANEL. OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MOP SINK NOT CLEAN AND MOP PROPERLY STORED.MUST MAINTAIN AND PROPERLY STORE.
AUG 82011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAIN/SOILED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR BREAK,STORE ROOM TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.CLEAN ALL DUSTY VENTS ON PREMISES.
JUL 292011FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISE AND FRONT KITCHEN 3RD DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM CENTER OF DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH AREA ACCESSIBLE. 18-MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE FREEZER IN REAR,3-DROPPINGS ON LEDGE OF STORAGE UNIT,6-DROPPINGS BEHIND RACKS AGANIST WALL AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS,RECOMMEND PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE REAR STORAGE AREA OF PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED (IE EXCESSIVE HIGH WEEDS,WOOD,LARGE BOARDS STORED ALONG WALLS EXCESSIVE CRATE,AND STORAGE TRAYS)POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE HARBORAGE AND CLEAN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEL OPENING IN FLOOR IN REAR LAUNDRY AREA AND CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT DOOR WAYS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVING.
Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE STAIN/SOILED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR BACK BREAK/STORE ROOM TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST CLEAN ALL DUSTY VENTS ON PREMISES.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MOP SINK NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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