Chicago · Official inspection records
2300 S THROOP ST · Chicago, IL 60608
MOBILE FOOD
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CYNTHIA'S GUMBO EXPRESS on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · CYNTHIA'S GUMBO EXPRESS · 2300 S THROOP ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · CYNTHIA'S GUMBO EXPRESS · 2300 S THROOP ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · CYNTHIA'S GUMBO EXPRESS · 2300 S THROOP ST
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION. NOTED ONLY 1 SMALL REFRIGERATOR ON FOOD TRUCK, SAID CANNOT MAINTAIN THE CAPACITY OF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER LARGE ENOUGH TO MAINTAIN SERVICE OR PROVIDE ANOTHER COOLER. ALSO NOTED TRAVEL CAMBROS ON FOOD TRUCK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE/ELECTRICAL HOT HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
Location recorded for this inspection · CYNTHIA'S GUMBO EXPRESS · 2300 S THROOP ST
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
Location recorded for this inspection · CYNTHIA'S GUMBO EXPRESS · 2300 S THROOP ST
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
Location recorded for this inspection · CYNTHIA'S GUMBO EXPRESS · 2300 S THROOP ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · CYNTHIA'S GUMBO EXPRESS · 2300 S THROOP ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · CYNTHIA'S GUMBO EXPRESS · 2300 S THROOP ST
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c)
Location recorded for this inspection · CYNTHIA'S GUMBO EXPRESS · 2300 S THROOP ST
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · CYNTHIA'S GUMBO EXPRESS · 2300 S THROOP ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
Location recorded for this inspection · CYNTHIA'S GUMBO EXPRESS · 2300 S THROOP ST
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOUP KETTLES, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND MICROWAVE HELD IN PLACE BY NYLON STRAPS. INSTRUCTED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO VEHICLE. MUST CORRECT.
Location recorded for this inspection · CYNTHIA'S GUMBO EXPRESS · 2300 S THROOP ST
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HOT/COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR REHEATING OF TCS FOODS.PRIORITY VIOLATION.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON VEHICLE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LICENSE NUMBERS ON VEHICLE. MUST PROVIDE LICENSE NUMBER ON BOTH LATERAL SIDES OF VEHICLE AT LEAST 2 INCHES TALL.
Local context · Chicago
508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2658758.
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