Fooda @ Malcolm X College — Malcolm X College
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
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Fooda @ Malcolm X College — Malcolm X College appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2016. On Oct 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Fooda @ Malcolm X College — Malcolm X College on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
License
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE SELF SERVING STATIONS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE COFFEE SHOP PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS, FLOORS IN THE PREP STATIONS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE THAT HAD EXPIRED. MUST RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Jul 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT SEAL AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE A BETTER WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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May 15, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594015 ON 5/6/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 48 - OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED IN THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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May 6, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED IN THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT 3 OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE BAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WAS A MOP BUCKET AND MOP STORED IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK, AND EMPLOYEE BACKPACKS HUNG ON THE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND MANAGER'S OFFICE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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May 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (55.6F-60.1F)TUNA, BUFFALO CHICKEN, DICED CHICKEN, BOILED EGGS. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4LBS OF PRODUCT AT A COST OF $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. (ICE NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN CONCRETE AROUND DRAIN NEAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BEVERAGE STORAGE (ROOM 1323D). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 29, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAN RECEIVING DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN VEGETABLE COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
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Nov 12, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. COOKED ASSORMENT OF PIZZAS RANGING FROM 99.1F-112.3F IN HOT HOLDING CABINET ON SALES FLOOR FOR SELF SERVICE, MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 1.5LBS. $21.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WAS NOT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.PIC ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS,HAM,TURKEY,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:00 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,REAR HALLWAY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/12/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAN RECEIVING DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN SANDWICH PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TAPED AIR CURTAIN IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON WALL BEHIND FRYER CABINETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN VEGETABLE COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,SHELVING UNITS AND LEGS.
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Jul 23, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (EGGS, 51.2 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. APPROX. 2 LBS FOOD AND $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SHREDDED LETTUCE, SALSA, SPINACH) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE, AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 30 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND HOOVERING IN THE AREA OF THE COFFEE STATION AND IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA AROUND THE DRAIN AREA, ADJACENT TO THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED, REPORT DATED 08/24/2018, INSPECTION # 2213435 PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS HANGING OFF THE SIDE OF THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL, FLATTOP, STOVE AND STEAMER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA, IN BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE AND AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2018
License
3 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 31, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL SHELVES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Jan 14, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO FUNCTION, WATER SUPPLY WAS CUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT NONE OF THE WASHBOWLS IN THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE SHARED MEN/WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: FOUND THE DOORS IN THE BANQUET HALL AND BY THE WARMING KITCHEN NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTED UNDERNEATH AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM THE PIZZA EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LOWER WALL PANEL BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK (ACROSS FROM THE HIGH TEMP./3-COMPARTMENT SINK) UNATTACHED FROM THE WALL. MUST REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN THE REAR PREP AREA LEAKS WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON. NO RUNNING WATER AT THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND AT THE FIRST WASHBOWL THAT YOU COME TO IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM (BOTH LOCATED BY THE CAFETERIA.) LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 1ST FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE WARMING KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Jan 11, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: CORRECTED. BARRIER INSTALLED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR MOPSINK BY THE COFFEE STATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE CAFETERIA SIDE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF PRODUCTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 5, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A BARRIER TO THE FRONT COUNTER TO SEPARATE THE PREP AREA FROM CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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: BOTTOM OF DOORS ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR MOPSINK BY THE COFFEE STATION AND REMOVE THE PLUMBERS PUTTY FROM INSIDE THE PREP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE CAFETERIA SIDE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF PRODUCTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fooda @ Malcolm X College — Malcolm X College last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fooda @ Malcolm X College — Malcolm X College on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fooda @ Malcolm X College — Malcolm X College?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Fooda @ Malcolm X College — Malcolm X College.
Has Fooda @ Malcolm X College — Malcolm X College's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fooda @ Malcolm X College — Malcolm X 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 @ Malcolm X College — Malcolm X 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 @ Malcolm X College — Malcolm X College inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fooda @ Malcolm X College — Malcolm X College is inspected around two times per year on average.
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