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Congress Corporation

2135 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
American
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Congress Corporation was last inspected on Apr 5, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Congress Corporation's record stops at Apr 5, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.

“Wash and rinse water” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 5, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: Pending
7
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Pending
11
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Pending
18
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Must repair and replace missing glass from windows. Walls and ceiling open holes not maintained Peeling paint through-out 1st.and 2nd. floor.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Pending
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Apr 3, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS, OR ANY TYPE ARTICLES THAT NEEDS TO BE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
7
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BARS AND FOOD PREP AREAS, A TOTAL OF (1) FOOD PREP STATION, AND (17) BAR STATIONS, MUST PROVIDE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
11
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA, AND ALL DOORS 1ST AND 2ND DOORS NOT SEALED, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS AND DOWN THE MIDDLE OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE, TO PROPERLY SEAL ALL DOORS,MUST PROVIDE A MAP FOR ALL BAITS STATIONS AND CHEMICAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, OVER FLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS, LIDS NOT PROPERLY SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOCK AND CHAIN, TO PROPERLY SEAL CONTAINERS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
19
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ACTUAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, A XEROX COPY ON SITE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
21
Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DOORS TO MEN AND LADIES WASHROOMS FACILITIES, SERIOUS CITATIONS ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR HAS OPEN HOLES NOT CONSTRUCTED PROPERLY,NOT LEVEL NOR EASY CLEANING.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING OPEN HOLES NOT MAINTAINED.PEELING PAINT THRU OUT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT PIZZA WARMING OVEN
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL BATHROOMS AND OVEN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, OR REMOVE OVEN FROM PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER 2ND FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Congress Corporation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Congress Corporation on file is from Apr 5, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Congress Corporation?

Across the inspection record, “wash and rinse water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Congress Corporation.

Has Congress Corporation's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Congress Corporation have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Congress Corporation 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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