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FIRST CHURCH OF LOVE AND FAITH

2147 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

FIRST CHURCH OF LOVE AND FAITH has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 7, 2010. The most recent inspection, on December 10, 2018, found no infractions.

5 of 13 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 source, labelling and allergens, Chemicals and toxic substances and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 11, 2013. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on October 25, 2017. For example: DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on March 15, 2016. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 January 4, 2013. 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 15 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 2017. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED BLACK DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND/NEXT TO CHEST FREEZERS, NEXT TO GRILL IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE WATER HEATER INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO AVAILABLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION COURSE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO MEASURE ACCURATE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED BLACK DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND/NEXT TO CHEST FREEZERS, NEXT TO GRILL IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE WATER HEATER INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE DRAWERS AND CABINETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE DRAWERS AND CABINETS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE DINING ROOM.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS FOUND DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT WHERE DEEP FREEZERS ARE KEPT,KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBIS FROM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENTILATION FAN COVER NOT CLEAN,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE CRATES, AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BUILDING. SEAL ALL LOOSE AND REPLACE ALL MISSING BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS IN STORAGE CLOSETS, ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTING , AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL.
  11. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR BASES BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS IN KITCHEN, IN SMALL POP STORAGE CLOSET, IN NON-FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS, AND IN FRONT SECTION BEHIND COUNTER ON EAST WALL(ALSO OBSERVED 3 LARGE ANTS ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR HOLE AT LEFT LOWER CORNER OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR, SEAL UP ANY OTHER OPENINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT IN WALLS, BASEBOARDS etc., AND HAVE BUILDING SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY(NO RECENT RECEIPTS FOR PAST 14 MONTHS). CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN CAN OPENER AND SOME CABINET INTERIORS IN KITCHEN WHERE, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN SMALL CLOSETS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE CRATES, AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BUILDING.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS IN STORAGE CLOSETS, ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTING , AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL.
  12. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH YELLOW PLASTIC BY TRUSTEE OFFICE, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER, INTERIOR(DOOR TRACKS) OF 2-DOOR COOLER AND INTERIOR OF BLUE CABINET ON WALL BY WINDOW IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE CRATES, AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. LEVEL ALL FLOOR AREAS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL POP/MILK CRATES WITH PALETS OR SHELVES THAT ARE OPEN UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOMS SO THAT FLOORS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN DINING ROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. REPAIR BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR IN DINING ROOM.
  13. Canvass

    0 infractions

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