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Chavez Upper Grade Center

4831 S Hermitage · Chicago, IL 60609

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Chavez Upper Grade Center on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2637627

Location recorded for this inspection · Chavez Upper Grade Center · 4831 S Hermitage

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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
2509365

Location recorded for this inspection · Chavez Upper Grade Center · 4831 S Hermitage

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. BOY'S @ 68.5F AND STAFF 63.7F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN ALL UNISEX TOILET ROOMS FOR STAFF.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366028

Location recorded for this inspection · JOSEPHINE'S COOKIN' · 436 - 440 E 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 11/30/2018 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED FROM 2019 INSPECTION REPORT THAT A HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN BASEMENT AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT IS NOT UTILIZED, INFORMED FACILITY ONLY USES LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP AREA. ADVISED TO ALSO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HANDSINK AT 1ST FLOOR COFFEE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE LOW TEMP. DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2321176

Location recorded for this inspection · Chavez Upper Grade Center · 4831 S Hermitage

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279420

Location recorded for this inspection · JOSEPHINE'S COOKIN' · 436 - 440 E 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A POLICY AND KIT FOR NECESSARY ITEMS MUST INCLUDE ( FACE MASK, PLASTIC GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP,ETC) AND SANITIZER USED TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: : 3-501.17 OBSERVED MOST TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED SHAGHETTI,POTATO SALAD, COOKED MEATS) PREPARED,COOKED HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DATES FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, PREPARED AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU WITH DISCLOSURE FOR SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOODS,( EGGS,HAMBURGERS,BEEF DISHES). INSTRUCTED THAT A CONSUMER REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE POSTED ON MENUS FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: CORRECTED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET TOO SHORT AT BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE FAUCET

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, DARK GROOVES. MUST SAND OR REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVECED AND MAINTAINED

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279241

Location recorded for this inspection · JOSEPHINE'S COOKIN' · 436 - 440 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A POLICY AND KIT FOR NECESSARY ITEMS MUST INCLUDE ( FACE MASK, PLASTIC GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP,ETC) AND SANITIZER USED TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HAND SINKS.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FROM FAUCET AT HAND SINK OF SOUTHWEST WASHROOM UNLESS CONTROLLED FROM INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OR REPLACE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED MOST TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED SHAGHETTI,POTATO SALAD, COOKED MEATS) PREPARED,COOKED HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DATES FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, PREPARED AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVEDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 39 MICE DROPPING INSIDE BOTTOM OF FOOD BUFFET CABINET,4- MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR CORNER INSIDE FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE CLOSET,3 MICE DROPPINGS AT BOTTOM AREA OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET TOO SHORT AT BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE FAUCET.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVECED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE .

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2222813

Location recorded for this inspection · Chavez Upper Grade Center · 4831 S Hermitage

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit or procedure on site. Must provide printed procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 Observed hot water handle missing from left washbowl sink in the 1st floor unisex restroom; observed right urinal leaking from the bottom in boys 3rd floor restroom. Must repair and maintain same.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 Observed walls damaged, with raw wood, or missing tiles in the following areas: stair well between floors 2 and 3: around window in the 1st floor unisex restroom; 2nd floor boys restroom on walls near sinks, and also under 2nd urinal from the right; and around window in 3rd floor boys restroom. Must repair to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159468

Location recorded for this inspection · JOSEPHINE'S COOKIN' · 436 - 440 E 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATOR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2151096

Location recorded for this inspection · JOSEPHINE'S COOKIN' · 436 - 440 E 79TH 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: OBSERVED TEN LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES. TEN LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED CRAWLING ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREA PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER). CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN SYSTEM. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON THE CEILINGS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS OF BASEMENT; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET IN UTILITY CLOSET (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2116593

Location recorded for this inspection · Chavez Upper Grade Center · 4831 S Hermitage

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR DRYERS IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SENSOR ON RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2104820

Location recorded for this inspection · Chavez Upper Grade Center · 4831 S Hermitage

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-19-16:38-FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. NEED REPAIR. FAUCETS NEED REPAIR FOR PROPER DISPENSING OF WATER AT SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN GUARDS ON ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR DRYER IN SECOND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SENSOR ON RIGHT SINK ON GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102614

Location recorded for this inspection · JOSEPHINE'S COOKIN' · 436 - 440 E 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER). CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. REMOVE WATER FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WHERE LEAKING FROM THE CEILING BY THE BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN CLOSETS AND CORNER AREAS OF STORAGE IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON THE CEILINGS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE TWO COMP SINK NEAR THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSETS ON THE FIRST FLOOR (UTILITY AND REAR STORAGE ROOM BY EXIT DOOR OF THE BANQUET HALL ROOM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1983228

Location recorded for this inspection · JOSEPHINE'S COOKIN' · 436 - 440 E 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT CLEAN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER. FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN STORAGE AREAS. SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN; REPAIR OR REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR FROM LEAKING PIPE (CDI).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE, IN BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MOLDED TILE IN THE LINEN CLOSET; REPLACE ALL CEILING TILE. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM HAS A MISSING COVER; MUST REPLACE COVER. FOUND A LEAK FROM A PIPE IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT; MUST REPAIR LEAK IN REAR OF BASEMENT.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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