SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

UNVERSITY OF CHICAGO-TIFFIN CAFE.

EAT. 100/100

1414 E 59TH ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 26, 2026 · passed

Passed all 8 inspections (1 with conditions).

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
14
none critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 26
2026
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 29
2024
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 24
2023
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 9
2021
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 8
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET AT HAND SINK OUTSIDE OF OFFICE TO PREVENT CONSTANT RUNNING OF WATER.

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DEC 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RISK OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR TRIM ON WALK IN FREEZER.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES NEAR MOPSINK,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 2
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS #4 AND #5 ARE NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND FLOORS RUSTED AND UNCLEAN; CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE RUST OBSERVED.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.

OCT 20
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT OF DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MAIN LINES.

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF DUST AND DEBRIS FROM CONSTRUCTION, ALSO ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING AROUND TOP OF MAIN PILLAR IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.

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

REPAIR 1ST WASHBOWL AT ENTRANCE OF MEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM.

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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION/REPAIR DEBRIS THROUGHOUT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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