Culinary Club Corporation — Sweets & Savories

1534 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Other
Last inspected: Feb 1, 2011
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Score
Medium Risk

Culinary Club Corporation — Sweets & Savories has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Feb 1, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Culinary Club Corporation — Sweets & Savories's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 1, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food in original container, properly labeled”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 1, 2011
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED/WRAPPED/ PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC.
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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. COOKS LINE PREP CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACKENED CUT GROOVES, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.
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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. GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKS LINE AND DEBRIS BEHIND BOX FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR AT TALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND DISH AREA WITH MISSING TILES AND EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MISSING/BROKEN. MUST REPLACE. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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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. HOLE IN WALL AT KITCHEN ELECTRICAL BOX. MUST SEAL. WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN CREVICE. MUST RE-SEAL/RE-CAULK.
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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 roof line. 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. SLOW DRAIN AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. LEAK ONTO FLOOR FROM ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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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. MUST PROVIDE FOR BOX FREEZER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 25, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES OR AVAILABLE DURING THIS INSPECTION. MUST HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS. BAG OF GARBAGE ON GROUND ALONG WITH PILED WOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ALL GARBAGE/DEBRIS FROM GROUND AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED/WRAPPED/PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC.
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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. COOKS LINE PREP CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACKENED CUT GROOVES, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.
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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. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKS LINE AND DEBRIS BEHIND BOX FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR AT TALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND DISH AREA WITH MISSING TILES AND EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MISSING/BROKEN. MUST REPLACE. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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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. HOLE IN WALL AT KITCHEN ELECTRICAL BOX. MUST SEAL. WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN CREVICE. MUST RE-SEAL/RE-CAULK.
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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. SLOW DRAIN AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. LEAK ONTO FLOOR FROM ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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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. MUST PROVIDE FOR BOX FREEZER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Culinary Club Corporation — Sweets & Savories last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Culinary Club Corporation — Sweets & Savories on file is from Feb 1, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Culinary Club Corporation — Sweets & Savories?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Culinary Club Corporation — Sweets & Savories.

Has Culinary Club Corporation — Sweets & Savories' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Culinary Club Corporation — Sweets & Savories have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Culinary Club Corporation — Sweets & Savories means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.