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MITCHELL'S ENTERPRISES

1953 N CLYBOURN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MITCHELL'S ENTERPRISES has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 4, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 23, 2013, found no infractions.

1 of 3 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 temperature control.

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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 11, 2011. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 11, 2011. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 on August 4, 2010. 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.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED SERVER STATION FRONT COOLER WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.2F IN THE LOWER PORTION TO 52.6F IN THE UPPER DISPLAY PORTION AND FOODS, SUCH AS MILK, AT 48.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND FAX REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL TO 312-746-4240. ATTENTION SUPERVISOR LOPEZ.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 4 GALLONS MILK AT 48.3F, 6 QUARTS CUT FRUIT AT 52.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.
    • 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 PROVIDE LID FOR SERVER STATION ICE BIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. RIGHT SIDE OF FAR RIGHT LINE COOLER NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FRONT PREP FOOD AREA.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND A LARGE FOOD CONTAINER WITH IN IT ONION SOUP STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, AT TEMP OF 45.6F,PRODUCT WAS COOKED ON 8-3-10.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 6,VALUE 6.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO62517-14
    • 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.REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GASKET IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,IN PREP AREA.REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISPLAY UNITS IN PREP AREA(ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA MUST BE RE GROUT,WATER STAYING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILD-UP).REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE DISPLAY PREP COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.EXPOSED HAND SINK ,UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD WATER OR REMOVE IT AND CAP THE WATER LINE.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT FIELD SUPERVISOR FOR THIS AREA, AT 312-746-5426.

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