Canteen @ Daley College — Daley College Cafeteria

7500 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Canteen @ Daley College — Daley College Cafeteria, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 30, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Canteen @ Daley College — Daley College Cafeteria dates to Apr 30, 2015.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Canteen @ Daley College — Daley College Cafeteria is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Apr 30, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN BOTH REAR DRY STORAGE AND FRONT SODA ROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED GREASE UNDER THE FRONT GRILL, INNSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Mar 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER THE ONE COMPMARTMENT SINK AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Mar 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 6, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN UNUSED DISH ROOM, REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND BEHIND VENDING MACHING. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES IN KITCHEN, VENDING AREA, AND TEACHER LOUNGE, ALSO FRONT 2 DOOR GRAB AND GO ITEMS. NEED TO CLEAN OVEN AND BOTTOM SHELF IN TEACHERS LOUNGE, CLOSET STORAGE CABINET IN TEACHER LOUNGE AND UNDER SINK IN DAYCARE KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNERS THRU OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS, IN DAYCARE KITCHEN, LAUNDRY ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEED TO REPLACE, AND CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN TEACHER LOUNGE AND 1ST. FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER NEED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS MUCH CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS, AND DAYCARE ROOMS NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Apr 16, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE #10 CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER AND IN FRONT OF 3 COMP. SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.NEED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT OVER ICE MACHINE REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING NOZZLES AT 3 COMP. SINK.
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Oct 26, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE AND REACH IN PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL BEVERAGE DISPENSORS, ALL HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND ALL SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP LINE NOT CONSISTANT WITH WATER PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 17, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND READY TO EAT DELI MEAT ON DISPLAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 55.6 DEGREES. 2 LBS PRODUCT MUST BE KEPT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-18-10 REPT#233934 INSP#381. #33 INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND COUNTER UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE MACHINE AND REACH IN PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL BEVERAGE DISPENSORS, ALL HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND ALL SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP LINE NOT CONSISTANT WITH WATER PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 18, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND COUNTER UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Canteen @ Daley College — Daley College Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Canteen @ Daley College — Daley College Cafeteria on file is from Apr 30, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Canteen @ Daley College — Daley College Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Canteen @ Daley College — Daley College Cafeteria.

Has Canteen @ Daley College — Daley College Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Canteen @ Daley College — Daley College Cafeteria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Canteen @ Daley College — Daley College Cafeteria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.