Handcut Foods — Catherine Cook School
Last inspected: Apr 26, 2022
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Score
Across the available record, Handcut Foods — Catherine Cook School has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 26, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Handcut Foods — Catherine Cook School is from Apr 26, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Adequate ventilation & lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 26, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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90
Feb 10, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF DISHMACHINE, FOUND DRIED CHEMICAL ACCUMULATION IN BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR) WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Feb 8, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE STAFF AND STUDENT TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR, TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 80F TO 90F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER IN ALL HAND SINKS TO A MINIMUM OF 100F. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL SINKS NEAR BY UNTIL HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) GIVEN 2 DAYS TO REPAIR WATER, BY 2/10/21. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR) WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF DISHMACHINE, FOUND DRIED CHEMICAL ACCUMULATION IN BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2019
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WITH OUT HOT WATER: DISH ROOM (78.9 F), 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR STUDENT(BOYS AND GIRLS) & TEACHER RESTROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65 F - 80 F. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER & MANAGER PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES WITH OUT RINSING. SAID EMPLOYEE IS NOT OPERATING ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTION (WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 1, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed small leak at condenser unit in walk in cooler. Leak was not active over food. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no exposed hand sink immediately adjacent to front counter service line. Instructed manager to install exposed hand sink, with hot and cold running water under city pressure in area to ensure proper hand washing. Maintain at all times.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: Observed non food service staff in food service area. At time of inspection observed non food service staff allowed to retrieve food item from 2 door refrigerator, behind front service line area. Informed manager that non food service staff are not allowed in food service areas. Instructed manager to not allow non food service staff in said areas.
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May 11, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND DIRTY.MUST BE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE TOILET STALLS AT THE NORTH BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED CEILING TILES.
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Mar 15, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN FOOD PREPARTION AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jul 14, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 23, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 23, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE NUMBER OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS INSTALLED. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IS PROVIDED BEHIND THE FOOD SERVICE LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. THE ONLY HANDSINK PROVIDED FOR THE CAFETERIA IS IN THE DISHWASH AREA WHICH IS MORE THAN 25 FEET AWAY FROM THE FOOD SERVICE LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PLUMBED EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE FOOD SERVICE LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE LINES LOCATED ABOVE THE DISHWASH/PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER COVER UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED SEWAGE LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CAFETERIA DINING AREA. 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CAFETERIA DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IS PROVIDED FOR THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD IS PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL. NO VENTILATION FAN PROVIDED FOR THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA. MUST INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Handcut Foods — Catherine Cook School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Handcut Foods — Catherine Cook School on file is from Apr 26, 2022. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Handcut Foods — Catherine Cook School?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Handcut Foods — Catherine Cook School.
Has Handcut Foods — Catherine Cook School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Handcut Foods — Catherine Cook School have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Handcut Foods — Catherine Cook School 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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