University of Chicago Reynolds Club

5706 S University Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited University of Chicago Reynolds Club five times, with records going back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for University of Chicago Reynolds Club dates to Dec 19, 2016.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF SPILLS AND STAINS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN OPEN AREAS AT FLOOR UNDER COUNTER.

Nov 4, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2015

Routine

8 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CABINETS AND ON FLOOR AT RADIATORS.ALSO FRONT DOORS AND GARBAGE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/28/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE MILK,MUFFINS,COFFEE,FOOD FROM OFF PREMISES LOCATIONS IS BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED.MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FOOD DEBRI AND COFFEE GROUNDS BACKING UP IN ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRI FROM COUNTER TOPS,CABINETS,DISH RACK.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND CARPETS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK AND SLOW DRAIN AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

May 31, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE COUNTER TOPS IN THE PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND ALL EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY. MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM.

Mar 29, 2012

Routine

3 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 ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE PREP AREA ON INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN MENS WASHROOM.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was University of Chicago Reynolds Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at University of Chicago Reynolds Club on file is from Dec 19, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at University of Chicago Reynolds Club?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at University of Chicago Reynolds Club.

Has University of Chicago Reynolds Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at University of Chicago Reynolds Club have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at University of Chicago Reynolds Club 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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