Canteen Food — Chicago Kent College Cafeteria
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2020
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Score
Canteen Food — Chicago Kent College Cafeteria appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2020. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Canteen Food — Chicago Kent College Cafeteria is from Jan 28, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Canteen Food — Chicago Kent College Cafeteria on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 21, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING CAUSING SOME WATER TO SPILL ON TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED HAM SLICES, OMELETS, CHICKEN, CHOPPED CANTALOUPE AND MELONS, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISION FOR PROPER HAND-WASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA UNDER DHELCING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN REAR PREP WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, ALSO CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR ON THE HOT FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 2, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Observed food handler eating egg and cheese omelette at front grill area. Informed manager that consuming food in food prep area is not allowed. Meals must be consumed in designated non food prep areas. Violation was corrected during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-010 (A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed prepackaged bagels and deli sandwiches, for sale to public, at front deli display case, as well as chocolate chip muffins located on wall mounted retail display, with no labels or dates. Informed manager at all foods must be dated and label once removed from original bulk packaging. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed dark deep grooves, cuts and stains on cutting board at front grill station. Instructed manager to repair or replace. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dried food matter encrusted on wire shelving racks throughout walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail 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: Observed gaps and crevices in grout area, located in front of ice machine at front counter. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easy cleanable.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tile directly above walk in cooler entrance. Instructed manager to provide.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed small leak underneath 3 compartment sink, at sanitizing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Food handler requirements not met. Instructed of the idph requirements: any food handler working in the city of chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Jul 21, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, rice, tuna, etc.) are being served. Must have original city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted in plain view of customers. Must have city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked, and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Observed no inspection report summary posted in facility from most recent inspection # 1976870, dated 12/9/16. Must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of all customers at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed aluminum foil being used as a liner on cooking equipment in front prep area. Must remove, aluminum foil is not permitted as a surface liner. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive food debris on bottom of 2 door freezer. Must remove all items, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Dec 9, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROST ACCUMULATION IN THE FREEZER NEAR THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GARBAGE ON THE FLOOD UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING AROUND THE VENT ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE SALAD BAR IS LEAKING. THE DRAIN UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. REPAIR THE LEAKS AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ARE BEING STORED ON FOOD PREP COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Jan 27, 2015
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 THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRYER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS, THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH AND THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPAIR LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 11, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT GRILL AREA, REAR PREP AREA BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR SEAL CRACKED WALL TILE ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND THREE COMP SINK. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Oct 25, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL GASKETS AT ALL SODA COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUIL-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHTSHIELD AT BREAKFAST FRUIT SALAD BAR.
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Oct 26, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: The grill station lowboy cooler has an 61 f ambient air temperature. Cooler tagged held for inspection until repaired and inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health. Fax a tag removal request to (312) 746-4240 when the equipment is ready for re-inspection. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. The cold buffet was being stocked with product this morning and the sneeze guards are cracked and broken glass. The product was discarded and the building engineer removed the broken glass guards. Buffet tagged held for inspection until repaired and inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health. Fax a tag removal request to (312) 746-4240 when the equipment is ready for re-inspection.
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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. Per inspection # 565431 dated 7/15/2011: The 2-compartment sink still leaks, repair the faucet so it no longer leaks.
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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. Two inoperative coolers in the front prep area and an unsanitary wood table in the kitchen need to be removed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canteen Food — Chicago Kent College Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canteen Food — Chicago Kent College Cafeteria on file is from Jan 28, 2020. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canteen Food — Chicago Kent 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 Food — Chicago Kent College Cafeteria.
Has Canteen Food — Chicago Kent College Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Canteen Food — Chicago Kent College Cafeteria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Canteen Food — Chicago Kent 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.
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