Fairgrounds Uofc

5500 S University Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Fairgrounds Uofc has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Nov 6, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. A XEROX COPY IS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT SERVING AREA USED FOR CUTTING FRUIT; CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN FRONT SERVING AREA AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 1 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Mar 23, 2022

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fairgrounds Uofc last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fairgrounds Uofc on file is from Nov 6, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Fairgrounds Uofc's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fairgrounds Uofc have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fairgrounds Uofc 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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