Fooda @ Harry Truman College
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Fooda @ Harry Truman College six times, with records going back to 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Fooda @ Harry Truman College is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
License
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS TO BE IMPROPER:-HAMBURGERS 44.8F,EGGS 54.3F, CHEESE 51.4F, TOMATOES 52.9F, TARTAR SAUCE 44.9F, HAMBURGERS 120.4F, CHEESE BURGER 124F, CHICKEN NUGGETS 113.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $75.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS,SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ON THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LONGER TIME OF ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS WHEN HOT WATER FAUCET IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT TAKES FOR HOT RUNNING WATER TO ARRIVE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS....NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE FOLLOWING THE CITY CODE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Apr 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER DRIPPING FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 16, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR ND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA, THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA CLOSE TO THE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TH FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL THREE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Aug 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 14, 2015
License
2 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD, CORNERS, AND ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE OPEN CABIENTS NEAR THE FLOOR IN THE OVERSTOCK FOOD STORAGE ROOM CURRENTLY STORING PREP EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE MOVED TO THE KITCHEN BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVING UNITS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER TO PREVENT DUST FROM BLOWING OUT ONTO THE FOOD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fooda @ Harry Truman College last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fooda @ Harry Truman College on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fooda @ Harry Truman College?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fooda @ Harry Truman College.
Has Fooda @ Harry Truman College's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fooda @ Harry Truman College have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fooda @ Harry Truman College means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fooda @ Harry Truman College inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fooda @ Harry Truman College is inspected about once every two years on average.
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