Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE SELFHELP HOME on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229811
Location recorded for this inspection · THE SELFHELP HOME · 908 W ARGYLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
679654
Location recorded for this inspection · THE SELFHELP HOME · 908 W ARGYLE 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: OBSERVED A MEAT SLICER STORED INSIDE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK(PREP SINK) IN PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE WASHED AND RINSED THE MEAT SLICER AND STORED IT ON TOP THE PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY FOR PREPPING FOOD.ALL THE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IF FOOD IS STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA, MUST BE RELOCATED.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: RE GROUT FLOOR IN DISHES ROOM AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(SALAD AREA).FOOD STAINS.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING MECHANICAL DRAIN RELEASE FROM UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE NON-THREADED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
80256
Location recorded for this inspection · THE SELFHELP HOME · 908 W ARGYLE 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF ,DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT TWO DOORS & CENTER OF DOORS.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES & DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
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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.// REPLACE STAIN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/MUST PAINT RAW WOODEN DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT ,RUSTY SHELVES IN BSMT PAINT.
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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.//MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60640
321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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