Friends of Washburne Culinary Institute

226 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Friends of Washburne Culinary Institute seven times, with records going back to 2013. On Jan 10, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Friends of Washburne Culinary Institute is from Jan 10, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “* certified food manager on site” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Friends of Washburne Culinary Institute is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Jan 10, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, VISIBLE TO ALL PATRONS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED,( MAKING SANDWICHES,SERVING SOUP,ETC)SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING ROOM.MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 30, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, DELI MEAT) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN SOME OF THE REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING TUNA SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER ORDER FROM TUNA THAT WAS IN PREP COOLER DATED (PREPARED ON 10-17-16),MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F.INSTRUCTED NOT TO SERVE TUNA TO CUSTOMER AND MANAGER DISCARDED SAND WHICH AND APPROX 2-LBS OF TUNA.ALSO IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF APPROX 1-LB OF TURKEY MAINTAINED AT 45.1F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.F OR BELOW. APPROX $10.00. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. FOOD BEING HANDLED,PREPARED FOR CUSTOMERS SANDWHICHES( TURKEY SANDWHICHES,SOUP,ETC.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO REFGERATION THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, ONLY COPY. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN,(REMOVE DEBRIS,ETC) DUST PANSAFTER USE.
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Feb 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. FOUND VARIOUS ROUND CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING SOUPS AND OTHER PREPARED FOODS AS WELL AS LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH RED LIDS HOLDING NUTS, SPICES, OATS NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL COVING ACROSS FROM THE BAKING OVEN AT THE PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jun 4, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. ITEMS SHOULD BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RESEAL COVING AT FLOOR NEXT TO 3-DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA OR WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 10, 2013
License
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: MUST REPAINT/REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANS SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Friends of Washburne Culinary Institute last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Friends of Washburne Culinary Institute on file is from Jan 10, 2018. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Friends of Washburne Culinary Institute?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Friends of Washburne Culinary Institute.

Has Friends of Washburne Culinary Institute's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Friends of Washburne Culinary Institute have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Friends of Washburne Culinary Institute means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.