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Chavez Upper Grade Center

4831 S Hermitage · Chicago, IL 60609

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

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375908

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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CARTS UNDER DRINKING GLASS CRATES ACROSS FROM MEN WASHROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL IN STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM WOMEN WASHROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA, ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR SOUTH BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES IN WAIT STATION AREA AND PAINT SURFACES IF NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT. PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FINISH CLEANING ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, ALL UNSUED & UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTERS IN DINING ROOM, SHELVES IN CABINETS AND UNDERNEATH TABLE IN AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN, AND CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS DAILY THROUGHOUT ALONG BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT (DEAD ROACHES).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FINISH CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING WALLS IN BASEMENT AND UP THE STAIR WELL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, KEEP FLOOR INSIDE AND IN FRONT OF UNIT DRY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE EAST BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1228331

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

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
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1228327

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

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS OR UTENSILS. 48 HOUR NOTICE ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD FROM AN ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. NOT HOT WATER ON SITE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369697

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: REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES IN WAIT STATION AREA AND PAINT SURFACES IF NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR RREPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT. PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FINISH CLEANING ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, ALL UNSUED & UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTERS IN DINING ROOM, SHELVES IN CABINETS AND UNDERNEATH TABLE IN AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN, AND CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS DAILY THROUGHOUT ALONG BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FINISH CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING WALLS IN BASEMENT AND UP THE STAIR WELL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, KEEP FLOOR INSIDE AND IN FRONT OF UNIT DRY.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369473

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: A BABY ROACH OBSERVED CRAWLING ON LOWER SHELF COVERED WITH CONTACT PAPER IN WAIT STATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTEREDON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON SHELF IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE UNUSED ICE MACHINE ISW LOCATED, IN AREAS ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS IN REAR AREA WHERE CATCH BASIN IS LOCATED, ON IN CORNERS BY WAIT STATION ARE AND ON SHEKF UNDERNEAT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE PERSONAL ITEMS ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES IN WAIT STATION AREA AND PAINT SURFACES IF NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR RREPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT. PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, ALL UNSUED & UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTERS IN DINING ROOM, SHELVES IN CABINETS AND UNDERNEATH TABLE IN AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN, AND CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER NOTICED ON FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL NEAR CATCH BASIN, MUST KEEP ALL AREAS DRY TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING.

  • 35

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

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE A COVER THAT ADEQUATELY FITS THE CATCH BASIN IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAK IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, KEEP FLOOR INSIDE AND IN FRONT OF UNIT DRY.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERD AREAS THROUGHOUT THE REAR SECTION OF BASEMENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335453

Location recorded for this inspection · JOSEPHINE'S COOKIN' · 436 - 440 E 79TH 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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335306

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

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER FRONT BEVERAGE STATION, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET IN REAR WAIT STATION, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON LEG OF DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, GRILL (GREASE BUILDUP), SLICER IN BASEMENT (FOOD DEBRIS), CABINETS IN WAIT STATIONS (MICE DROPPINGS), PLATES AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT(DEAD ROACHES)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN LINEN ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN BANQUET AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN UTILITY CLOSET, LINEN ROOM, WASHROOMS, ETC

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1290230

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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MILK COOLER GASKET LOOSE, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET/GASKET IN POOR REPAIR IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER ( DESKS, TABLES, ETC) IN THE BASEMENT, UNABLE TO ACCESS OTHER AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234946

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED TO HELP IN DETERMINING WHETHER ITEMS ARE COOLED WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME(140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS, 70 TO 40 IN 4 HOURS).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL RUSTY SHELVES & STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT AND SURFACES IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM (INCLUDING BASEMENT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN DOORS & LIGHT SWITCHES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM(S). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS WHERE NOTICED. LARGE SECTION OF CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING HEAVILY AS A RESULT OF HEAVY RAIN ON 8-13-12. MUST REPAIR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234610

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

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER IN BASEMENT AND 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN AREA OUTSIDE FOOD PREP AREA HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPS RECORDED AT 49.1F & 62.4F. BOTH UNITS REQUIRE SERVICING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: SOUR CREAM-62.1F,CUT WATERMELON-64.1F, EGGS-52.1F, COTTAGE CHEESE-62.2F-ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL-7-38-005(A).

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING IN FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NO RESIDUAL READING ON TEST STRIP WHEN TESTED AFTER CYCLE IS COMPLETED. MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON SHELVES IN WAITRESS STATION AREA BY MAIN DINING ROOM, ON SHELVES IN WALL CABINETS IN AREA BY FOOD PREP AREA, SCATTERED ON FLOOR BASES IN BASEMENT AREA, IN LINEN ROOM, AND IN STORAGE AREAS ON BANQUET SIDE OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED TO HELP IN DETERMINING WHETHER ITEMS ARE COOLED WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME(140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS, 70 TO 40 IN 4 HOURS).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL RUSTY SHELVES & STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT AND SURFACES IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS, CABINET INTERIORS, COOKING STOVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE FOOD PARTICLES ARE FOUND.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND IN FOOD PREP AREA-MUST KEEP THESE AREAS FREE OF EXCESS WATER. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM (INCLUDING BASEMENT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN DOORS & LIGHT SWITCHES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM(S). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS WHERE NOTICED. LARGE SECTION OF CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING HEAVILY AS A RESULT OF HEAVY RAIN ON 8-13-12. MUST REPAIR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: AREA OF BASEMENT WHERE CHAIRS ARE STORED IS TOO CLUTTERED, UNABLE TO CLEAN, INSPECT OR SERVICE AREA, MUST STORE IN A MORE ORGANIZED MANNER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
529275

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAING IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE OF 126.7F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON UNIT. HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 140 OR HIGHER IN UPPER/LOWER AREAS OF UNIT/ENTIRE AREA. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND BAKED CHICKEN MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF 114.7F-129.2F.AT STEAMTABLE AND INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER-CDI- APPROX COST $150.00/218 PIECES OF CHICKEN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

  • 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 JANITOR CLOSETS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
579516

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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR REPAIR IN STUDENTS UNISEX WASHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST INSTALL THERMOMETER INSIDE WIC.

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How results compare in ZIP 60609

245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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