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CHESA'S GLUTEN FREE

2300 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Mobile Food Dispenser

Inspection summary

CHESA'S GLUTEN FREE has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 22, 2017. The most recent inspection, on July 10, 2018, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 3, 2018. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 10, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 10, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2018. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2018. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON THE TRUCK FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WITH A CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK NEAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK.
  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE TRUCK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON THE TRUCK FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WITH A CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING FACILITIES PROVIDED ON THE TRUCK. MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F AND ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) AT 41F AND BELOW. THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR HAS AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.6F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE REFRIGERATOR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK NEAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • RELAY SWITCH IN POOR REPAIR. MFD MUST INSTALL RELAY SWITCH FOR GENERATOR TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FUNCTIONING OF RELATED EQUIPMENT.
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK NOT DRAINING. EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK MUST BE ABLE TO DRAIN ADEQUATELY TO FACILITATE PROPER HANDWASHING. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF HEAVY BUILD-UP INSIDE VEHICLE AND AT SLIDING DOOR WHERE SEPARATION FROM DRIVERS AREA AND PREPARATION AREA IS. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN SCREENS AT VENTS AT CEILING OF HEAVY GREASE/DUST BUILD UP.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON VEHICLE. CLEAN.ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND PROPERLY CONNECT FRESH WATER LINE.
  5. License

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • PREMISES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 F OR LOWER IN REFRIGERATION UNIT. AIR TEMPERATURE AT 57 F DEGREESS. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 40 F OR LOWER. VEHICLE HAS ONE REFRIGERATOR, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION UNITS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A CONSTANT FLOW OF WATER DUE TO FAULTY GENERATOR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AND UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCREENING AT EXTERIOR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST/INSECT ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF A CURRENT INVOICE FOR SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 F OR LOWER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE POOLING WATER IN INTERIOR CABINET UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR OF STAINS AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS OF STAINS AND DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND PROPERLY CONNECT FRESH WATER LINE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, STEAM TABLE AND ANY HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. PROPERLY SECURE ALL EQUIPMENT WHILE IN MOTION(COOLERS, TRASH CAN ETC.).

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