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OMBUDSMAN

2401 W CONGRESS ST · Chicago, IL 60612

School

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for OMBUDSMAN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2602980

Location recorded for this inspection · OMBUDSMAN · 2401 W CONGRESS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

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 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1932098

Location recorded for this inspection · OMBUDSMAN · 2401 W CONGRESS ST

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 3RD FL. MAINTAIN SAME.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1547146

Location recorded for this inspection · OMBUDSMAN · 2401 W CONGRESS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION WAS PROVIDED IN THE 3RD FLOOR HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1546283

Location recorded for this inspection · OMBUDSMAN · 2401 W CONGRESS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MILK STORED IN A MILK COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 40F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40 1/2 PINTS OF MILK WORTH $14.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1538003 ON 5/14/15 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED OUTSIDE OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUTHWEST EXIT DOOR TO THE PARKING LOT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTSIDE EXIT DOORS. 19/01 - OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS NOT COVERED. OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST BE CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS DISPLAYED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS (STUDENTS). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: 1ST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE BACK CLASSROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION WAS PROVIDED IN THE 3RD FLOOR HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1538003

Location recorded for this inspection · OMBUDSMAN · 2401 W CONGRESS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MILK STORED IN A COLEMAN RECREATIONAL COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F. NO ICE PACKS WERE INSIDE THE COOLER TO KEEP THE MILK COLD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 40F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 10 1/2 PINTS OF MILK WORTH $3.50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUTHWEST EXIT DOOR TO THE PARKING LOT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTSIDE EXIT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS NOT COVERED. OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST BE CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 27

    TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM NOT CLEAN. THE ONLY TOILET IN THE WASHROOM IS FILLED WITH WASTE. THERE IS A SIGN ON THE DOOR FROM THE CLEANING COMPANY STATING THAT THE TOILET IS OUT OF ORDER AS OF 5/13/15. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN THE TOILET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS DISPLAYED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS (STUDENTS). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: 1ST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE BACK CLASSROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION WAS PROVIDED IN THE 3RD FLOOR HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN THE GARBAGE AND LITTER FROM THE OUTSIDE STAIRWELL TO THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1402041

Location recorded for this inspection · OMBUDSMAN · 2401 W CONGRESS 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 FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE. ALSO MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS DELI SANDWHICHES,SALADS AND MILK ARE BEGINNING SERVED. CITATION ISSUED

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM FOUND IN POOR REPAIR (CRACK TILES). MUST REPAIR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS THOUGHT OUT BASEMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BOYS TOILET 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60612

270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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