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University of Chicago Cafeteria

950 E 59th St, Chicago, IL 60637 · Woodlawn · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
55/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
8
5 passed
Last Inspected
2014-02-24
Pass Rate
63%
3 failures
Score
55/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2014-02-24)
Failed 3 inspections (2013, 2012, 2011)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 17×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other serious
2014-02-24 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY, CLEAN FRONT LINE REAR SIDE OF COFFEE STATION CABINET.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM CART WASHING AREA IN DISH ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN DRY GOOD STORAGE AREA, DISH ROOM,AND ALSO IN GRILL AREA.NEED TO CLEAN CEILING/LIGHTSHIELDS IN BACK OF TRAY LINE (DUSTY). NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN WALL COVING DISH ROOM BY MOP STORAGE.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NEED TO REPLACE FALLING/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ATHOOD BY DOUBLE OVENS, AND IN GRILL AREA OVER THE STEAM TABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED ICE CREAM MACHINE SOFT SERVE TOP LOADER NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,TOP OF THE MACHINE NEED TO PROVIDE.

2013-05-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE GRILL PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN STORAGE AREAS.

2013-04-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 48-56 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF SAUSAGE,PEPPERONI,CHEESE AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-56 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEG...

critical Pest Activity

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 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET UNDER SHELVING RACKS,UNDER UNUSED DISH MACHINE,UNDER FRONT SERVING LINES AND THROUGHOUT. ALSO NOTED POSSIBLE NESTING MATERIALS UNDER FRONT ...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST DISCARD MOLDY FOOD ITEMS STORED IN DIRTY DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND PROPERLY STORE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE GRILL PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN STORAGE AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2012-04-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL OVENS AND WALLS BEHIND ALL COOK LINES. MUST REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ON INTERIOR OF DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

2012-04-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN DISHWASHINGS AREAS AND PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER CABINET IN FRONT SERVICE AREA....

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED CONTAINER USED TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL OVENS AND WALLS BEHIND ALL COOK LINES. MUST REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER ALL COOK LINES. MUST REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ON INTERIOR OF DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPE AND THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO PROVIDE COLD WATER AT THE FIRST FAUCET AT THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM SO THAT IT FLUSHES PROPERLY.

2011-05-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-04-22 Fail Canvass
3
serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED/LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND LEAK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT EVAPORATOR.

2010-04-02 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIP...

minor Pest Activity

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN UNITS UNDER SHELVES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN BEHIND, AROUND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN AND ...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. WALL AND CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN DISPOSAL AREA HAS SOME PEELING PAINT AND/OR TILE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE AND REP...

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