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CERES FOOD GROUP,INC.

3663 S WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · School

Inspection summary

CERES FOOD GROUP,INC. has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 27, 2018. The most recent inspection, on October 23, 2024, found no infractions.

3 of 14 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 17, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on January 22, 2024. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on January 22, 2024. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on January 27, 2020. For example: TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

  • 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, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 27, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINTAION ( BROKEN SNEEZE GURARD). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO PREPACKAGE TCS FOODS UNTIL FIXED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER TO SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
  4. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND THE FAR RIGHT SIDE URINAL IN THE BOYS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR. (NEW VIOLATION)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN PANTRY; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN PANTRY; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 2, 2023 AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: 1ST FLOOR: LOW WATER PRESSURE @ LEFT SINK IN GIRLS RESTROOM; LOOSE FAUCET @ RIGHT SINK IN BOYS RESTROOM (IN MIDDLE OF HALLWAY). 2ND FLOOR: LEFT URINAL IN DISREPAIR (COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAG) AND LOW WATER PRESSURE @ RIGHT SINK IN BOYS RESTROOMS, NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING; LOW WATER PRESSURE @ LEFT SINK IN GIRLS RESTROOM IN MIDDLE OF HALLWAY; NO HOT WATER @ LEFT SINK IN 2 FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM IN MIDDLE OF HALLWAY. 3RD FLOOR: 2 MIDDLE URINALS IN DISREPAIR (COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAGS) IN BOY'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PANTRY UNDER SHELVES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN PANTRY; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 13, 2022 AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: 1ST FLOOR: LOW WATER PRESSURE @ LEFT SINK IN GIRLS RESTROOM; LOOSE FAUCET @ RIGHT SINK IN BOYS RESTROOM (IN MIDDLE OF HALLWAY). 2ND FLOOR: LEFT URINAL IN DISREPAIR (COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAG) AND LOW WATER PRESSURE @ RIGHT SINK IN BOYS RESTROOMS, NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING; LOW WATER PRESSURE @ LEFT SINK IN GIRLS RESTROOM IN MIDDLE OF HALLWAY; NO HOT WATER @ LEFT SINK IN 2 FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM IN MIDDLE OF HALLWAY. 3RD FLOOR: 2 MIDDLE URINALS IN DISREPAIR (COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAGS) IN BOY'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN DINING ROOM / NEAR SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, HOT/COLD WATER, AND A HANDWASHING SIGN NEAR SERVING LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: 1ST FLOOR: LOW WATER PRESSURE @ LEFT SINK IN GIRLS RESTROOM; LOOSE FAUCET @ RIGHT SINK IN BOYS RESTROOM (IN MIDDLE OF HALLWAY). 2ND FLOOR: LEFT URINAL IN DISREPAIR (COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAG) AND LOW WATER PRESSURE @ RIGHT SINK IN BOYS RESTROOMS, NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING; LOW WATER PRESSURE @ LEFT SINK IN GIRLS RESTROOM IN MIDDLE OF HALLWAY; NO HOT WATER @ LEFT SINK IN 2 FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM IN MIDDLE OF HALLWAY. 3RD FLOOR: 2 MIDDLE URINALS IN DISREPAIR (COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAGS) IN BOY'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN DINING ROOM / NEAR SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, HOT/COLD WATER, AND A HANDWASHING SIGN NEAR SERVING LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: 1ST FLOOR: LOW WATER PRESSURE @ LEFT SINK IN GIRLS RESTROOM; LOOSE FAUCET @ RIGHT SINK IN BOYS RESTROOM (IN MIDDLE OF HALLWAY). 2ND FLOOR: LEFT URINAL IN DISREPAIR (COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAG) AND LOW WATER PRESSURE @ RIGHT SINK IN BOYS RESTROOM, NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING; LOW WATER PRESSURE @ LEFT SINK IN GIRLS RESTROOM IN MIDDLE OF HALLWAY; NO HOT WATER @ LEFT SINK IN 2 FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM IN MIDDLE OF HALLWAY. 3RD FLOOR: 2 MIDDLE URINALS IN DISREPAIR (COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAGS) IN BOY'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED WASTER WATER POURING OUT OF WASTE WATER PIPE UNDER SINK, INTO BUCKETS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR PLUMBING TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE UTILITY CLOSET NEAR THE CAFETERIA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT. OBSERVED TOILET PAPER STUCK TO THE CEILING OF THE GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR THE CAFETERIA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOILET PAPER FROM THE CEILING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE ROOM SHELF TO REMOVE RESIDUE FROM A LEAKING BOTTLE.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
      • FOUND A CAN OF INSECTICIDE IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL TOXIC MATERIALS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • THE DISPENSER HOSES AT THE WASH AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS ON THE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE CUT SO THAT IT DOES NOT REST INSIDE THE WATER WHEN THE SINK IS FILLED. INSTRUCTED TO CUT THE HOSE. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT ELBOW UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
  13. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WASH SINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOMS RANGING FROM 78F-81F. GIRLS 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM (SOUTH) HAND SINK ON FAR SIDE HAS NO WATER. DEANS WASH ROOM USED BY KITCHEN STAFF HAS INADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT HOT RUNNING WATER FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND BRING TO ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 100F THRU MIXING VALVE AT HAND SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT ELBOW UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
  14. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED BASEMENT BROILER AREA EXIT DOOR IN DISREPAIR, LARGE HOLE IN DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED EXIT/ENTRY DOOR # 6 WITH ABOVE 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOME OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR FOR TIGHT-FITTED PEST PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN SURFACES CONSTRUCTED OF ABSORBANT MATERIALS, ROUGH, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR FOR SMOOTH NON POROUS, NONABSORBANT EASY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED RESTROOM FAUCET IN DISREPAIR ON 1ST FLOOR BOYS,UNISEX 2ND FLOOR.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HANDSINK IN RESTROOM THROUGHT OUT FACILITY WATER TIME FAUCET NOT MEETING WATER FLOW OF MINIMUM 15 SECONDS WITHOUT REACTIVATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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