Handcut Foods,Llc — Latin School of Chicago Upper School
Last inspected: May 4, 2022
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Handcut Foods,Llc — Latin School of Chicago Upper School appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2016. The latest inspection on file is from May 4, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Handcut Foods,Llc — Latin School of Chicago Upper School's record stops at May 4, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Handcut Foods,Llc — Latin School of Chicago Upper School is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 4, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON SERVICE LINE ACROSS FROM LIBRARY COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSUED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 27, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CHECKING HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSUED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON SERVICE LINE ACROSS FROM LIBRARY COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Feb 3, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM OFF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN 1ST & 4TH FLOORS COFFEE STATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Mar 14, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER IN HAND CUT FOODS KIOSK ON 4TH AND SECOND FLOOR . A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Mar 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, HAM,EGG) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD UNIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 5 LBS OF HAM AT 47.8 F. 7 EGGS AT 49.8F . 10 LBS OF ROASTED CHICKEN AT 75.8F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT HOT WATER (68 F), WHICH WAS CORRECTED ON SITE. ALSO NOTED GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM ON 3RD FLOOR TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 75 F - 85 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION . 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT HAND CUT FOODS KIOSK FOOD DISPENSING AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030-(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, NOTED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN COOLER OF FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS (LADDLES, TONGS, SPATULAS, WHISK, PITCHERS) OVER THE PRE-SCRAPE SECTION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON HANGING DISHES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE EQUIPMENT WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS USED FOR FOOD STORED IN DRY STORAGE WHERE DUST IS PRESENT. SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS MUST BE STORED IN BOX OR PLASTIC SLEEVE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET PARTIALLY MISSING AND LOOSE ON WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER IN HAN CUT FOODS KIOSK ON 4TH AND SECOND FLOOR . A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA OF KITCHEN WITH BURNT OUT LIGH BULB . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Apr 2, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN SET UP IMPROPERLY FOR DISHWASHING WITH ONE COMPARTMENT OF SOAPY WATER AND THE OTHER WITH QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER (TESTED AT 200 PPM QUAT). DISHES ARE CLEANED IN THE SOAPY WATER THEN IMMEDIATELY PLACED IN THE SANITIZER SOLUTION WITHOUT BEING PROPERLY RINSED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISH WASHING IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST FOLLOW THE WASH, THEN RINSE, THEN SANITIZE ORDER. OPERATOR DRAINED SANITIZER COMPARTMENT TO USE AS A CLEAN WATER RINSE SINK INSTEAD, THEN REFILLED SINK TO DO THE FINAL SANITIZER CYCLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING AREA DETACHED FROM MAIN KITCHEN, ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF CAFE SERVICE AREA, WITHOUT PROPER HANDSINK. ONLY A 1 COMPARTMENT EYE WASH STATION IS PROVIDED, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THIS DISH ROOM, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES ACCESS TO PROPER HANDWASHING BEFORE HANDLING CLEAN DISHES.
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Apr 13, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GRAYISH BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTH ICE CHUTES AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE STUDENT CAFETERIA.INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMUALTED GREASE ON THE FLOOR AT THE WEST CORNER OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST 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 DIRTY WALL CAULKING ABOVE THE SPRAYER AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE/REPLACE CAULKING AT ABOVE STATED AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NON-WORKING THERMOMETERS AT 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. ALSO FOUND NO THERMOMETER AT THE REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE STUDENT CAFETERIA.MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE WORKING THEMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF WITH BEARDS AND MUSTACHES NOT WEARING FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD PREP STAFF WITH BEARDS AND MUSTACHES.
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Jun 16, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES ON THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON WALLS BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Handcut Foods,Llc — Latin School of Chicago Upper School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Handcut Foods,Llc — Latin School of Chicago Upper School on file is from May 4, 2022. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Handcut Foods,Llc — Latin School of Chicago Upper School?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Handcut Foods,Llc — Latin School of Chicago Upper School.
Has Handcut Foods,Llc — Latin School of Chicago Upper School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Handcut Foods,Llc — Latin School of Chicago Upper School have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Handcut Foods,Llc — Latin School of Chicago Upper 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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