University of Chicago Cafeteria
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2014
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at University of Chicago Cafeteria, the earliest from 2010. University of Chicago Cafeteria was last inspected on Feb 24, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at University of Chicago Cafeteria is from Feb 24, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY, CLEAN FRONT LINE REAR SIDE OF COFFEE STATION CABINET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM CART WASHING AREA IN DISH ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN DRY GOOD STORAGE AREA, DISH ROOM,AND ALSO IN GRILL AREA.NEED TO CLEAN CEILING/LIGHTSHIELDS IN BACK OF TRAY LINE (DUSTY). NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN WALL COVING DISH ROOM BY MOP STORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE FALLING/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ATHOOD BY DOUBLE OVENS, AND IN GRILL AREA OVER THE STEAM TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CREAM MACHINE SOFT SERVE TOP LOADER NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,TOP OF THE MACHINE NEED TO PROVIDE.
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May 6, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE GRILL PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Apr 29, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 48-56 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF SAUSAGE,PEPPERONI,CHEESE AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-56 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET UNDER SHELVING RACKS,UNDER UNUSED DISH MACHINE,UNDER FRONT SERVING LINES AND THROUGHOUT. ALSO NOTED POSSIBLE NESTING MATERIALS UNDER FRONT SERVING LINE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND NESTING MATERIALS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD MOLDY FOOD ITEMS STORED IN DIRTY DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND PROPERLY STORE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE GRILL PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 12, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL OVENS AND WALLS BEHIND ALL COOK LINES. MUST REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ON INTERIOR OF DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
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Apr 5, 2012
Routine
6 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN DISHWASHINGS AREAS AND PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER CABINET IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED CONTAINER USED TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL OVENS AND WALLS BEHIND ALL COOK LINES. MUST REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS 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 FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER ALL COOK LINES. MUST REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ON INTERIOR OF DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPE AND THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO PROVIDE COLD WATER AT THE FIRST FAUCET AT THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM SO THAT IT FLUSHES PROPERLY.
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May 2, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 22, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED/LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT EVAPORATOR.
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Apr 2, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, STOVES, GRILLS ETC. CLEAN SURFACES UNDERNEATH GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES. CLEAN/REMOVE DUST ABOVE/BETWEEN ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN UNITS UNDER SHELVES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN BEHIND, AROUND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND GRATES TO CONTROL PEST ACTIVITY PREVIOUSLY SEEN BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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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. CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. WALL AND CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN DISPOSAL AREA HAS SOME PEELING PAINT AND/OR TILE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE AND REPAINT. MANAGER STATES IT IS SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was University of Chicago Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at University of Chicago Cafeteria on file is from Feb 24, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at University of Chicago Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at University of Chicago Cafeteria.
Has University of Chicago Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at University of Chicago Cafeteria have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at University of Chicago Cafeteria 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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