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LITTLE BLACK PEARL

1060 E 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · School

Inspection summary

LITTLE BLACK PEARL has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 21, 2015. The most recent inspection, on September 12, 2024, found no infractions.

2 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

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

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 4, 2021. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 September 19, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 once on May 21, 2015. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • 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 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 24, 2022. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 10, 2018. 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.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED THE LEFT SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR NOT STAYING ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM 15 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCET TO STAY ON FOR 15 SECONDS.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND WASHBOWL SINK ON RIGHT NOT WORKING IN GIRLS RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE IN BOYS RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM OF KITCHEN IN CAFETERIA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. FLOORS ARE SOILED WITH SOME DEBRIS ALONG BASE OF CABINETS IN KITCHEN IN CAFETERIA. MUST CLEAN FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN PREP AREA FOR DRAINING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS; MUST INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMP SINK.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN PREP AREA FOR DRAINING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS; MUST INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMP SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE WALL BEHIND THE MILK COOLER NOT COVED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING WHERE NEEDED BEHIND THE MILK COOLER.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/14/21. FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HANDWASHING IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE FOOD IS BEING PREPPED FOR STUENTS. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HANDWASHING IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE FOOD IS BEING PREPPED FOR STUDENTS; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN PREP AREA FOR DRAINING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS; MUST INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMP SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE WALL BEHIND THE MILK COOLER NOT COVED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING WHERE NEEDED BEHIND THE MILK COOLER.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PROVIDE FOR PEST MONITORING AND CLEANING.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLER IF ADDITIONAL STAFF IS ADDED.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING OUTLET AND LIGHT SWITCH COVERS IN SERVING/DINING AREAS. REMOVE DUST CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN.
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOUND 173 LUNCH BAGS CONTAINING MILK AND PACKAGED DELI MEAT SANDWICHES AT 58.2F, FOOD IS RECEIVED IN CAMBROS WITHOUT ANY COOLING ELEMENTS, NO RECORDS OF TEMP AT TIME OF DELIVERY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS HELD AT 40F OR LOWER. ABOUT 80 LBS OF MILK AND DELI MEAT DISCARDED.

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