UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAFETERIA.

Chicago Health Dept

950 E 59TH ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2014.

Last inspected Feb 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 24

2014

PASS 5 violations

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.

MAY 6

2013

PASS 2 violations

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.

APR 29

2013

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

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 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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 SERVING LINE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND NESTING MATERIALS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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.

APR 12

2012

PASS 2 violations

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.

APR 5

2012

FAIL 6 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

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. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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.

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MAY 2

2011

PASS · 0 violations

APR 22

2011

FAIL 3 violations

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.

APR 2

2010

PASS 3 violations

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 EQUIPMENT: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, STOVES, GRILLS ETC. CLEAN SURFACES UNDERNEATH GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES. CLEAN/REMOVE DUST ABOVE/BETWEEN ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.

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 MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND GRATES TO CONTROL PEST ACTIVITY PREVIOUSLY SEEN BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

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 REPAINT. MANAGER STATES IT IS SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR.

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