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HOPE HOUSE

3551 W ROOSEVELT RD, CHICAGO, IL 60624 · Shelter

Inspection summary

HOPE HOUSE has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 2, 2012. The most recent inspection, on September 19, 2012, found no infractions.

1 of 5 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: Pests and Food temperature control.

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 the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • 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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 2012. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2012. For example: SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 14 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

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

    Recorded 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 8, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2012. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 10 OF 20 OR MORE CITY OUTSIDE GARBAGE CANS LIDS ARE MISSING & DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT STREETS & SANITATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE .(NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,MOLDED WALLS UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.STILL FINDING OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS & LIVE DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY INFESTATION THROUGHOUT PREP AREA & FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA MORE THAN 100 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND FOOD STORAGE CABINET ,ON & IN BETWEEN CAN FOOD STORED ON FOOD SHELVES,ON & IN POTS,PANS,DISHES IN SAME AREA,ON FLOOR & IN BETWEEN ARTICLES IN SAME AREAS.ALSO MORE THAN 30 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA,FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS ,SHELVING UNITS IN POT & PAN,FOOD STORAGE AREAS.FRONT,KITCHEN SIDE DOOR & SCREEN DOOR,FOOD,POT & PAN STORAGE AREAS DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/2/12.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 10 OF 20 OR MORE CITY OUTSIDE GARBAGE CANS LIDS ARE MISSING & DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT STREETS & SANITATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE .(NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN,PREP TABLES,HOOD, COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & FOOD STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & DRAINS IN SAME AREAS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,MOLDED WALLS UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD & BURNT OUT BULBS IN PREP AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE AREA
  4. Consultation

    10 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • Inspector Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAR LEFT & MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS FAUCETS HAS NO RUNNING WATER & FAUCET HANDLES ARE STRIPPED,NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE & SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS AT THIS TIME. ALSO MISSING SINK STOPPERS TO SET UP SINK.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON 3- COMP SINK.MUST USE DISPOSABLE UTENSILS.MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT ABOVE SINK & SINK STOPPERS & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS & LIVE DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY INFESTATION THROUGHOUT PREP AREA & FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA MORE THAN 100 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND FOOD STORAGE CABINET ,ON & IN BETWEEN CAN FOOD STORED ON FOOD SHELVES,ON & IN POTS,PANS,DISHES IN SAME AREA,ON FLOOR & IN BETWEEN ARTICLES IN SAME AREAS.ALSO MORE THAN 100 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA,FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS ,SHELVING UNITS IN POT & PAN,FOOD STORAGE AREAS.FRONT,KITCHEN SIDE DOOR & SCREEN DOOR,FOOD,POT & PAN STORAGE AREAS DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/2/12.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 10 OF 20 OR MORE CITY OUTSIDE GARBAGE CANS LIDS ARE MISSING & DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT STREETS & SANITATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE .(NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY WHILE (CHICKEN) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE & POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN,PREP TABLES,HOOD, COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & FOOD STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & DRAINS IN SAME AREAS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,MOLDED WALLS UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD & BURNT OUT BULBS IN PREP AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE AREA
  5. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAR LEFT & MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS FAUCETS HAS NO RUNNING WATER & FAUCET HANDLES ARE STRIPPED,NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE & SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS AT THIS TIME. ALSO MISSING SINK STOPPERS TO SET UP SINK.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON 3- COMP SINK.MUST USE DISPOSABLE UTENSILS.MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT ABOVE SINK & SINK STOPPERS & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS & LIVE DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY INFESTATION THROUGHOUT PREP AREA & FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA MORE THAN 100 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND FOOD STORAGE CABINET ,ON & IN BETWEEN CAN FOOD STORED ON FOOD SHELVES,ON & IN POTS,PANS,DISHES IN SAME AREA,ON FLOOR & IN BETWEEN ARTICLES IN SAME AREAS.ALSO MORE THAN 100 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA,FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS ,SHELVING UNITS IN POT & PAN,FOOD STORAGE AREAS.FRONT,KITCHEN SIDE DOOR & SCREEN DOOR,FOOD,POT & PAN STORAGE AREAS DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/2/12.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED 10 OF 20 OR MORE CITY OUTSIDE GARBAGE CANS LIDS ARE MISSING & DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT STREETS & SANITATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE .(NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY WHILE (CHICKEN) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE & POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN,PREP TABLES,HOOD, COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & FOOD STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & DRAINS IN SAME AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,MOLDED WALLS UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD & BURNT OUT BULBS IN PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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