Kendall College-Cafe/Qsr
Last inspected: Oct 12, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Kendall College-Cafe/Qsr 11 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 12, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Kendall College-Cafe/Qsr since Oct 12, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Kendall College-Cafe/Qsr is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND A PAN OF COOKED PORK AND BEEF MIXED TOGETHER IN ONE PAN AT 62.3F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED SALMON AT 52.7F INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLER, AND A CONTAINER OF FISH ON THE SELF SERVICE LINE AT 58.9F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INSULATION TAPE WRAPPED AROUND THE CONDENSER LINE BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER RIPPED AND LEAKING CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE OLD INSULATION LINING AND REPAIR LEAK TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM LEAKING INSIDE OF THE COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DISASSEMBLE THE MEAT SLICER AND TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COMPONENTS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 15, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA.
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May 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES/STAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE AND THE CAN OPENER IN CLASS ROOM #308.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 10, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MILK DISPENSER IN SERVING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER POP MACHINE IN QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN.
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May 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT SALAD STATION WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENT ABOVE CONDIMENT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT PLATES STORED AT THE CHEF'S TABLE SERVING AREA IN CAFE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF CABINET WHERE CONDIMENTS ARE STORED IN THE QSR BEVERAGE AREA ALSO CLEAN SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN THE PRODUCTION WALK-IN COOLER QSR/Cafe-Can opener attached to prep table, cooler, gaskets, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Grill/Cafe-Storage cabinets, hot boxes, and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE CAFE KITCHEN AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS. Grill/Cafe-Floor tile not maintained in cooking area. Instructed to replace damaged floor tile.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Grill/Cafe-Light covers throught-out kitchen not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall above 2 compartment sink has black substance building around chaulk. Instructed to remove to prevent possible mold building.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE CAFE KITCHEN NEAR PIZZA PASS-THROUGH
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Jan 20, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#660007 DATED:1/13/12.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#660007 DATED:1/13/12.
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Jan 17, 2012
Reinspection
10 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: STILL PENDING
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: STILL PENDING
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: STILL PENDING
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STILL PENDING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STILL PENDING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STILL PENDING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STILL PENDING
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STILL PENDING
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Jan 13, 2012
Routine
10 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND DISH AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS FACING UP, (SPOONS AND FORKS), MUST ALSO INVERT ALL POTS, PANS AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE AREA IN DINING ROOM TO STORE ALL CONDIMENTS UNDER, REPAIR ALL CHIPPED SHELVING AND MUST PROVIDE GASKET FOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES, CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS IN PREP AREAS AND BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD CARTS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NEEDS CLEANING CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND ALSO IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SINKS The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BY COOKING EQUIP MET, AND CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP AREAS OF KITCHEN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR ALL SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AND DISH AREAS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE LABELED BUCKETS TO STORE DISH TOWELS
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Apr 12, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Feb 9, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Chipped cabinets shelves at serving area of cafeteria must be fixed, to make smooth/easily cleanable.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: interior of cooler drawers at front cooking area & some cutting boards in rear kitchen.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floor drains under soda dispensers at cafeteria & drains at dishroom must be kept cleaned.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Filters of hood at front prep area, some dusty compressors must be cleaned & maintained.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kendall College-Cafe/Qsr last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kendall College-Cafe/Qsr on file is from Oct 12, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kendall College-Cafe/Qsr?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Kendall College-Cafe/Qsr.
Has Kendall College-Cafe/Qsr's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kendall College-Cafe/Qsr have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kendall College-Cafe/Qsr 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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