First Church of Love and Faith

2147 W 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, First Church of Love and Faith has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 31, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at First Church of Love and Faith since Oct 31, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up six times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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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
Oct 31, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND/NEXT TO CHEST FREEZERS, NEXT TO GRILL IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM. 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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE WATER HEATER INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 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 AVAILABLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION COURSE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO MEASURE ACCURATE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND/NEXT TO CHEST FREEZERS, NEXT TO GRILL IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM. 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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE WATER HEATER INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE DRAWERS AND CABINETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE DRAWERS AND CABINETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE DINING ROOM.
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Jul 10, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS FOUND DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT WHERE DEEP FREEZERS ARE KEPT,KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBIS FROM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Sep 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN COVER NOT CLEAN,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL
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Jan 11, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE CRATES, AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BUILDING. SEAL ALL LOOSE AND REPLACE ALL MISSING BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS IN STORAGE CLOSETS, ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTING , AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL.
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Jan 4, 2013
Complaint
6 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: 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR BASES BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS IN KITCHEN, IN SMALL POP STORAGE CLOSET, IN NON-FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS, AND IN FRONT SECTION BEHIND COUNTER ON EAST WALL(ALSO OBSERVED 3 LARGE ANTS ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR HOLE AT LEFT LOWER CORNER OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR, SEAL UP ANY OTHER OPENINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT IN WALLS, BASEBOARDS etc., AND HAVE BUILDING SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY(NO RECENT RECEIPTS FOR PAST 14 MONTHS). CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CAN OPENER AND SOME CABINET INTERIORS IN KITCHEN WHERE, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN SMALL CLOSETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE CRATES, AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BUILDING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS IN STORAGE CLOSETS, ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTING , AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL.
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Jun 17, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH YELLOW PLASTIC BY TRUSTEE OFFICE, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER, INTERIOR(DOOR TRACKS) OF 2-DOOR COOLER AND INTERIOR OF BLUE CABINET ON WALL BY WINDOW IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE CRATES, AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. LEVEL ALL FLOOR AREAS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL POP/MILK CRATES WITH PALETS OR SHELVES THAT ARE OPEN UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOMS SO THAT FLOORS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN DINING ROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. REPAIR BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR IN DINING ROOM.
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Jun 7, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Church of Love and Faith last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Church of Love and Faith on file is from Oct 31, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Church of Love and Faith?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at First Church of Love and Faith.

Has First Church of Love and Faith's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Church of Love and Faith have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Church of Love and Faith means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.