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EMPLOYEE/VISTIOR CAFETERIA

2875 W 19TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EMPLOYEE/VISTIOR CAFETERIA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2645656

Location recorded for this inspection · EMPLOYEE/VISTIOR CAFETERIA · 2875 W 19TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2645297

Location recorded for this inspection · EMPLOYEE/VISTIOR CAFETERIA · 2875 W 19TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN COFFEE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2626400 ON 11-3-25:10-OBSERVED THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER OVER THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE TO THE HAND SINK AREA. 38-OBSERVED PEST CONTROL DEVICE OVER THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE/RELOCATE.48-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DRAINBOARD FOR PROPERLY AIR DRYING DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2626400

Location recorded for this inspection · EMPLOYEE/VISTIOR CAFETERIA · 2875 W 19TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER OVER THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE TO THE HAND SINK AREA.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL DEVICE OVER THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE/RELOCATE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DRAINBOARD FOR PROPERLY AIR DRYING DISHES.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AS REQUIRED FOR THE 3 COMP SINKS.

Canvass Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2620775

Location recorded for this inspection · EMPLOYEE/VISTIOR CAFETERIA · 2875 W 19TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 25 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALLS AND INSIDE THE 4 COMP SINK CABINET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSEVERED A PORTABLE SINK IN THE CAFE' WITHOUT A PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM. OBSERVED WASTE WATER DRAINS IN CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAINING SYSTEM. PRIOR VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2620433

Location recorded for this inspection · EMPLOYEE/VISTIOR CAFETERIA · 2875 W 19TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 25 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALLS AND INSIDE THE 4 COMP SINK CABINET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSEVERED A PORTABLE SINK IN THE CAFE' WITHOUT A PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM. OBSERVED WASTE WATER DRAINS IN CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAINING SYSTEM. PRIOR VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2605318

Location recorded for this inspection · EMPLOYEE/VISTIOR CAFETERIA · 2875 W 19TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2586492

Location recorded for this inspection · EMPLOYEE/VISTIOR CAFETERIA · 2875 W 19TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: TRAY OF RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP (TOUCHING) CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT LETTUCE. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS SEPARATELY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS. LETTUCE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 1LB $5 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASH UNIT UNABLE TO SANITIZE, CURRENTLY INOPERABLE AND NOT IN USE. PREMISES USING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. WAREWASH UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO CONTACT CDPH WHEN UNIT REPAIRED AND TO REQUEST REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: THE FOLLOWING CONTAINERS OF TCS FOODS LABELED WITH A DISCARD DATE OF 12/5/23 AND BEING OFFERED FOR SERVICE/SALE AT PREP LINE: TURKEY, HAM, ROAST BEEF, AND AMERICAN CHEESE. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER LINING ON SURFACE OF OMELETTE STATION. INSTD TO REMOVE PAPER SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PAPER TOWEL LINING BEING USED IN BOTTOM OF CONTAINERS AND IN CONTACT WITH DELI MEATS AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE PAPER TOWEL LINING AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS FOR STORAGE/DISPLAY OF MEATS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2568011

Location recorded for this inspection · EMPLOYEE/VISTIOR CAFETERIA · 2875 W 19TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK RESIDUE ON EXTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE OF SODA DISPENSER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR TO NOT HAVE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR BUILD UP OF GRIME IN WAREWASHING ROOM UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2510082

Location recorded for this inspection · EMPLOYEE/VISTIOR CAFETERIA · 2875 W 19TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,PORK CHOPS,EGGS, GREEN BEANS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIUSE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE DOORLESS STORAGE NEXT TO MAIN KITCHEN AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2293381

Location recorded for this inspection · EMPLOYEE/VISTIOR CAFETERIA · 2875 W 19TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, WALK IN COOLER, AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDES OF THE TILT SKILLET, STEAMERS, STEAM TABLES, OVENS, STOVES, AND STOCK POTS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AREA, CAFETERIA, DRY STORAGE, THE WAREWASHING AREA AND IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2291032

Location recorded for this inspection · EMPLOYEE/VISTIOR CAFETERIA · 2875 W 19TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS/READY TO EAT FOODS (RICE 52.3 DEGREE F, COOKED SAUSAGE 55.2 DEGREE F) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. 5 LBS FOOD AND $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 53.2 DEGREE F. INSTRUCTED THAT WALK IN COOLER SHALL MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, WALK IN COOLER, AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDES OF THE TILT SKILLET, STEAMERS, STEAM TABLES, OVENS, STOVES, AND STOCK POTS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AREA, CAFETERIA, DRY STORAGE, THE WAREWASHING AREA AND IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2230133

Location recorded for this inspection · EMPLOYEE/VISTIOR CAFETERIA · 2875 W 19TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA STORAGE CABINET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN DISH STORAGE ROOM,DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR 3- COMP SINK,HOLE IN WALL NEAR INSIDE GARBAGE BAIL IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST MAKE CONCRETE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH STORAGE AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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