Canteen @ West Side Tech Institute
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2015
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Score
Canteen @ West Side Tech Institute has been inspected six times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 4, 2015. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 4, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Canteen @ West Side Tech Institute is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 4, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADJUST MIXING VALVES ON SINKS IN DAY CARE.
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Jul 1, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF CABINETS, EQUIPMENT, AND ROLLING CARTS AT SERVING LINE,STORAGE ROOM AND SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE DAY CARE AND THE KITCHEN CAFETERIA,DRY STORAGE AREAS ALSO FLOOR DRAINS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINETS AT SERVING LINE AND CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AT SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 26, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, MICROWAVE IN STAFF DINING AREA. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER LID OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN CAFTERIA BEHIND THE VENDING MACHINES,UNUSED OUTAKE COOLER, ALSO BEHIND TRASH CAN HOLDERS.
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Oct 18, 2011
Routine
2 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. SOME OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA THAT IS NOT USED IS DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND IN THE WALKIN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE DAYCARE ROOM LOCATED IN SIDE THE COLLEGE.
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Sep 7, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 30, 2010
Routine
8 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: FOUND 25 DRAIN FLIES AT WALLS IN CHILDREN'S/STAFF TOILET ROOMS AND AT WALL AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN DAYCARE ROOM LOCATED INSIDE COLLEGE. ALSO, FOUND TWO ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS BY DAYCARE ROOM AND BY KITCHEN WITH 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER AND BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR COUNTER TOP UNDER CHIPS HOLDING RACK. REPAIR INSULATION AROUND PIPES AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS, EQUIPMENT, AND ROLLING CARTS AT SERVING LINE AND STORAGE ROOM.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT SERVING LINE AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT SAID AREA.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINETS IN DAY CARE KITCHEN AND AT SERVING LINE. SEAL AROUND UPPER WALL THROUGHOUT SERVING LINE AND PAINT WATER DAMAGED CEILING SECTIONS IN CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM IN DAYCARE ROOM. REPAIR WALL BASE TILE AT REFRIGERATION UNITS AT SERVING LINE. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND SEAL CEILING SECTION WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AT SERVING LINE AND KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKS AT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE FOR UTILITY SINK IN ROOM NEXT TO SERVING LINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REMOVE LARGE WEEDS AT SAID AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canteen @ West Side Tech Institute last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canteen @ West Side Tech Institute on file is from Jun 4, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canteen @ West Side Tech Institute?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Canteen @ West Side Tech Institute.
Has Canteen @ West Side Tech Institute's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Canteen @ West Side Tech Institute have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Canteen @ West Side Tech Institute 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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