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UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAFETERIA

950 E 59TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CAFETERIA has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 2, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 3, 2015, found no infractions.

2 of 9 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, Pests 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 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 2 times on April 29, 2013. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 April 22, 2011. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 16 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on February 24, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on February 24, 2014. 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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NEED TO CLEAN FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY, CLEAN FRONT LINE REAR SIDE OF COFFEE STATION CABINET.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM CART WASHING AREA IN DISH ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN DRY GOOD STORAGE AREA, DISH ROOM,AND ALSO IN GRILL AREA.NEED TO CLEAN CEILING/LIGHTSHIELDS IN BACK OF TRAY LINE (DUSTY). NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN WALL COVING DISH ROOM BY MOP STORAGE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NEED TO REPLACE FALLING/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ATHOOD BY DOUBLE OVENS, AND IN GRILL AREA OVER THE STEAM TABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED ICE CREAM MACHINE SOFT SERVE TOP LOADER NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,TOP OF THE MACHINE NEED TO PROVIDE.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE GRILL PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN STORAGE AREAS.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 48-56 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF SAUSAGE,PEPPERONI,CHEESE AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-56 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET UNDER SHELVING RACKS,UNDER UNUSED DISH MACHINE,UNDER FRONT SERVING LINES AND THROUGHOUT. ALSO NOTED POSSIBLE NESTING MATERIALS UNDER FRONT SERVING LINE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND NESTING MATERIALS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST DISCARD MOLDY FOOD ITEMS STORED IN DIRTY DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND PROPERLY STORE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE GRILL PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN STORAGE AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL OVENS AND WALLS BEHIND ALL COOK LINES. MUST REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ON INTERIOR OF DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
  6. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN DISHWASHINGS AREAS AND PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER CABINET IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE CRACKED CONTAINER USED TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL OVENS AND WALLS BEHIND ALL COOK LINES. MUST REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER ALL COOK LINES. MUST REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ON INTERIOR OF DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPE AND THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO PROVIDE COLD WATER AT THE FIRST FAUCET AT THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM SO THAT IT FLUSHES PROPERLY.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED/LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND LEAK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT EVAPORATOR.
  9. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, STOVES, GRILLS ETC. CLEAN SURFACES UNDERNEATH GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES. CLEAN/REMOVE DUST ABOVE/BETWEEN ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
    • 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. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN UNITS UNDER SHELVES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN BEHIND, AROUND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND GRATES TO CONTROL PEST ACTIVITY PREVIOUSLY SEEN BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. WALL AND CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN DISPOSAL AREA HAS SOME PEELING PAINT AND/OR TILE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE AND REPAINT. MANAGER STATES IT IS SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR.

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