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Canteen @ West Side Tech Institute

2800 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

Canteen @ West Side Tech Institute has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 30, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 24, 2017, found no infractions.

4 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on October 18, 2011. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on August 30, 2010. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 11 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 4, 2015. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 4, 2015. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ADJUST MIXING VALVES ON SINKS IN DAY CARE.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF CABINETS, EQUIPMENT, AND ROLLING CARTS AT SERVING LINE,STORAGE ROOM AND SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE DAY CARE AND THE KITCHEN CAFETERIA,DRY STORAGE AREAS ALSO FLOOR DRAINS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINETS AT SERVING LINE AND CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AT SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, MICROWAVE IN STAFF DINING AREA. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER LID OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN CAFTERIA BEHIND THE VENDING MACHINES,UNUSED OUTAKE COOLER, ALSO BEHIND TRASH CAN HOLDERS.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SOME OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA THAT IS NOT USED IS DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • 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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND IN THE WALKIN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE DAYCARE ROOM LOCATED IN SIDE THE COLLEGE.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND 25 DRAIN FLIES AT WALLS IN CHILDREN'S/STAFF TOILET ROOMS AND AT WALL AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN DAYCARE ROOM LOCATED INSIDE COLLEGE. ALSO, FOUND TWO ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS BY DAYCARE ROOM AND BY KITCHEN WITH 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER AND BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR COUNTER TOP UNDER CHIPS HOLDING RACK. REPAIR INSULATION AROUND PIPES AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS, EQUIPMENT, AND ROLLING CARTS AT SERVING LINE AND STORAGE ROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT SERVING LINE AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT SAID AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINETS IN DAY CARE KITCHEN AND AT SERVING LINE. SEAL AROUND UPPER WALL THROUGHOUT SERVING LINE AND PAINT WATER DAMAGED CEILING SECTIONS IN CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM IN DAYCARE ROOM. REPAIR WALL BASE TILE AT REFRIGERATION UNITS AT SERVING LINE. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND SEAL CEILING SECTION WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AT SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKS AT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE FOR UTILITY SINK IN ROOM NEXT TO SERVING LINE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REMOVE LARGE WEEDS AT SAID AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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