Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628633
Location recorded for this inspection · MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS · 1140 W Jackson BLVD
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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1633154
Location recorded for this inspection · MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS · 1140 W Jackson BLVD
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: SHELF LINING AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR TOP OF DISHMACHINE WITH CALCIUM, LIME BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN OLD UNUSED PREP AREA THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING USED AS STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ORGANIZE AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1419034
Location recorded for this inspection · MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS · 1140 W Jackson BLVD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND AT THE MOP SINK AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.FOUND LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER AROUND AND IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE ROOM AREA AND MOP SINK AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND FOOD DEBRI FROM THE WALLS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO MUST KEEP ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES BROKEN AND INOPERABLE FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447364
Location recorded for this inspection · MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS · 1140 W Jackson BLVD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1467303
Location recorded for this inspection · MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS · 1140 W Jackson BLVD
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: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED DISPLAY COOLER AND SALAD BAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-72.3 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST REFRIGERATION UNITS TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 11LBS OF COTTAGE CHEESE,SHREDDED CHEESE AND PASTA SALAD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.5-90.1 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1313207
Location recorded for this inspection · MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS · 1140 W Jackson BLVD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL AT FOOD NOT IN ORGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.(I.E. BREAD CRUMBS, FLOUR AND RICE).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DISPENSING NOZZLE AT COFFEE DRINK MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASY BUILD-UP.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE OR CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOPER AT THE ICE MACHINE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
565628
Location recorded for this inspection · MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS · 1140 W Jackson BLVD
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. THE CAMBELL HOUSE COOLER IS UNSANITARY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID REFRIGERATOR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE DISH SPRAYER IN THE SPEH HOUSE KITCHEN IS LEAKING INTO THE CABINET, REPAIR THE LEAK AND THE WATER DAMAGE. THE NOHA HOUSE KITCHEN FAUCET HANDLE IS DAMAGED, REPAIR THE FAUCET.
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. THE CAMPBELL HOUSE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR IS BROKEN, REPLACE THE THERMOMETER.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON THE COUNTERS, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
565453
Location recorded for this inspection · MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS · 1140 W Jackson BLVD
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. THE CABINETS UNDER THE KITCHENETTE SINKS BEING RENOVATED ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE CABINET AREAS AND REMOVE OLD CONTACT PAPER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE DISASSEMBLED ICE CREAM MACHINE IS DIRTY INSIDE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE IN DETAIL. THE BLAST CHILLER IS WET INSIDE FROM YESTERDAYS CLEANING, AIR DRY THE UNIT AFTER SANITIZING.
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. FILL IN THE GAP IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
471957
Location recorded for this inspection · MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS · 1140 W Jackson BLVD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Wash, rinse and sanitize and air dry the moldy combi-oven and all of the old kitchens equipment in detail.
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 and maintain the old kitchen floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Repair the leaks in the new dishmachine.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
120380
Location recorded for this inspection · MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS · 1140 W Jackson BLVD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP OFF OF THE REAR OF THE MIXER AND ON THE CHAIN ABOVE THE GRILL. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR AND REMOVE THE RUST BUILDUP.
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 THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNTIL THE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP IS REMOVED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPAIR THE BURNED OUT LIGHTING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60607
501 of 646 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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