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UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAFETERIA

950 E 59TH ST · Chicago, IL 60637

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAFETERIA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386405

Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAFETERIA · 950 E 59TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151978

Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAFETERIA · 950 E 59TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY, CLEAN FRONT LINE REAR SIDE OF COFFEE STATION CABINET.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM CART WASHING AREA IN DISH ROOM.

  • 35

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

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE FALLING/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ATHOOD BY DOUBLE OVENS, AND IN GRILL AREA OVER THE STEAM TABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE CREAM MACHINE SOFT SERVE TOP LOADER NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,TOP OF THE MACHINE NEED TO PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319521

Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAFETERIA · 950 E 59TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN STORAGE AREAS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319515

Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAFETERIA · 950 E 59TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 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

  • 3

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

  • 18

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

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST DISCARD MOLDY FOOD ITEMS STORED IN DIRTY DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND PROPERLY STORE.

  • 33

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN STORAGE AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1158246

Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAFETERIA · 950 E 59TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ON INTERIOR OF DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1158231

Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAFETERIA · 950 E 59TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED CONTAINER USED TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

  • 33

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER ALL COOK LINES. MUST REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ON INTERIOR OF DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531341

Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAFETERIA · 950 E 59TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531336

Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAFETERIA · 950 E 59TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED/LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT EVAPORATOR.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
78387

Location recorded for this inspection · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAFETERIA · 950 E 59TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

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

  • 34

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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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172 of 213 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 14449.

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