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MINNIE RIPPERTON APARTMENTS

4250 S PRINCETON · Chicago, IL 60609

Golden Diner

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for MINNIE RIPPERTON APARTMENTS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626778

Location recorded for this inspection · MINNIE RIPPERTON APARTMENTS · 4250 S PRINCETON

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD FLIES ON FLOORS IN PREP BEHIND CABINETS AND EQUIPMENT, AND ON TOP OF COUNTER TOPS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON SURFACES OF CABINETS AND MICROWAVE LOCATED INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GOLDEN DINER MATERIALS AS WELL AS OTHER MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT CLOSET UPON DINING AREA ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597047

Location recorded for this inspection · MINNIE RIPPERTON APARTMENTS · 4250 S PRINCETON

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY STORAGE RACKS AND BOTTOMS OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576734

Location recorded for this inspection · MINNIE RIPPERTON APARTMENTS · 4250 S PRINCETON

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT FAUCET ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565839

Location recorded for this inspection · MINNIE RIPPERTON APARTMENTS · 4250 S PRINCETON

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR TO THE RIGHT OF OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING, AND INTERIOR LOWER CABINET TO THE LEFT OF OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM OUTSIDE OF DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537879

Location recorded for this inspection · MINNIE RIPPERTON APARTMENTS · 4250 S PRINCETON

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN RADIATOR COVERS AND WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF RADIATORS IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359605

Location recorded for this inspection · MINNIE RIPPERTON APARTMENTS · 4250 S PRINCETON

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268551

Location recorded for this inspection · MINNIE RIPPERTON APARTMENTS · 4250 S PRINCETON

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL CEILING LEAK IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222339

Location recorded for this inspection · MINNIE RIPPERTON APARTMENTS · 4250 S PRINCETON

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no kit nor printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarrhea. Must provide written procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide clean up kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 2-301.12(a) Exposed hand sink in kitchen has been removed. Kitchen does not have an available hand sink to wash hands. Must install an exposed, dedicated hand washing sink, with soap and sanitary means to dry hands, and adequate city pressure. Priority violation 7-38-010.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: See violation #8

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-202.11(b) Waste water from 3 compartment sink must be routed to an attached grease trap. Must install and maintain same.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 Observed large oven in kitchen area, without required ventilation hood system installed above. Must install ventilation hood system above oven to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings. Must maintain same.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222218

Location recorded for this inspection · MINNIE RIPPERTON APARTMENTS · 4250 S PRINCETON

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no kit nor printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarrhea. Must provide written procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide clean up kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 2-301.12(a) Exposed hand sink in kitchen has been removed. Kitchen does not have an available hand sink to wash hands. Must install an exposed, dedicated hand washing sink, with soap and sanitary means to dry hands, and adequate city pressure. Priority violation 7-38-010.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: See violation #8

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 Observed approximately 25 mice dropping in cabinets at back of lunch room. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-202.11(b) Waste water from 3 compartment sink must be routed to an attached grease trap. Must install and maintain same.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2214015

Location recorded for this inspection · MINNIE RIPPERTON APARTMENTS · 4250 S PRINCETON

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no kit nor printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarrhea. Must provide written procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide clean up kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 2-301.12(a) Exposed hand sink in kitchen has been removed. Kitchen does not have an available hand sink to wash hands. Must install an exposed, dedicated hand washing sink, with soap and sanitary means to dry hands, and adequate city pressure. Priority violation 7-38-010.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: See violation #8

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 Found ambient air temperature inside refrigerators @ 52.5F and 51.1F. Instructed all refrigeration must be @ 41F or less at all times. Instructed may not use refrigeration until repaired. Refrigeration has been tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 No metal stem thermometers on site during inspection. Must provide metal stem thermometers to measure internal food temperature. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 Observed approximately 25 mice dropping in cabinets at back of lunch room. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 Must provide drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-202.11(b) Water water from 3 compartment sink must be routed to an attached grease trap. Must install and maintain same.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2099074

Location recorded for this inspection · MINNIE RIPPERTON APARTMENTS · 4250 S PRINCETON

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751235

Location recorded for this inspection · MINNIE RIPPERTON APARTMENTS · 4250 S PRINCETON

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEAL LOOSE COVING AT FLOOR WHERE MEETS WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENING INTO WALL AT LOOSE COVING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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