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HANDCUT FOODS

226 W SCHILLER ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

HANDCUT FOODS has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 23, 2014. The most recent inspection, on May 10, 2023, found no infractions.

4 of 12 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food source, labelling and allergens and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 10, 2021. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 10, 2021. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 April 5, 2019. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on December 23, 2014. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 December 23, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR) WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF DISHMACHINE, FOUND DRIED CHEMICAL ACCUMULATION IN BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR) WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF DISHMACHINE, FOUND DRIED CHEMICAL ACCUMULATION IN BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE STAFF AND STUDENT TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR, TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 80F TO 90F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER IN ALL HAND SINKS TO A MINIMUM OF 100F. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL SINKS NEAR BY UNTIL HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) GIVEN 2 DAYS TO REPAIR WATER, BY 2/10/21. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  5. Recent Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WITH OUT HOT WATER: DISH ROOM (78.9 F), 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR STUDENT(BOYS AND GIRLS) & TEACHER RESTROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65 F - 80 F. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER & MANAGER PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES WITH OUT RINSING. SAID EMPLOYEE IS NOT OPERATING ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTION (WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed small leak at condenser unit in walk in cooler. Leak was not active over food. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed no exposed hand sink immediately adjacent to front counter service line. Instructed manager to install exposed hand sink, with hot and cold running water under city pressure in area to ensure proper hand washing. Maintain at all times.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • Observed non food service staff in food service area. At time of inspection observed non food service staff allowed to retrieve food item from 2 door refrigerator, behind front service line area. Informed manager that non food service staff are not allowed in food service areas. Instructed manager to not allow non food service staff in said areas.
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND DIRTY.MUST BE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE TOILET STALLS AT THE NORTH BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED CEILING TILES.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL EMPLOYEEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN FOOD PREPARTION AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. License

    5 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • INADEQUATE NUMBER OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS INSTALLED. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IS PROVIDED BEHIND THE FOOD SERVICE LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. THE ONLY HANDSINK PROVIDED FOR THE CAFETERIA IS IN THE DISHWASH AREA WHICH IS MORE THAN 25 FEET AWAY FROM THE FOOD SERVICE LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PLUMBED EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE FOOD SERVICE LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE LINES LOCATED ABOVE THE DISHWASH/PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER COVER UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED SEWAGE LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CAFETERIA DINING AREA. 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CAFETERIA DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IS PROVIDED FOR THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA. MUST INSTALL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD IS PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL. NO VENTILATION FAN PROVIDED FOR THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA. MUST INSTALL.

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