Pass

The University of Chicago

929 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Restaurant ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Nov 6, 2025

The University of Chicago was last inspected on November 6, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

November 6, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain ice machine.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use containers and cutting boards too large to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to properly wash, rinse and sanitize large equipment or install larger 3-compartment sink.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Replace water damaged ceiling tile in area above reach in and 2-dr display coolers.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors near safe under desk in office and along walls in rear storage/dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings in wall above soda dispenser unit in rear storage area. Clean ceiling vent above door and 3-compartment sink(dust buildup)in rear storage area. Remove peeling paint on walls in rear storage area.

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Noted reach in cooler at 57 degrees f. Must repair and maintain at 40 degrees f and below. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the 2nd toilet bowl from the entrance in the womens washroom.

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose hinge on lid of prep cooler,exterior trim on ice machine.must remove rust from lid of grease trap at 3- comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from exterior of prep cooler and interior of milk cooler & interior panel of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor drain near coffee station and along wall behind ice machine and sink.

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean rear 2 door cooler top storage shelves and fan guard covers.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky overhead back flow device at mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a sanitary container to store ice dispensing utensils.

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Cold food storage facilities at improper temperature of 60 degrees f. Must repair & maintain at 40 degrees f & below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Noted potentially hazardous foods in reach in display cooler at improper temperatures. Noted approximately 31lbs of sliced melons,yogurt,chicken,steak & vegean sandwiches,turkey wraps,chef salads and various prepared packaged meals at improper temperatures ranging between 58-63.8 degrees f. Must maintain potentially hazardous cold foods at 40 degrees f and below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago foodservice manager's certificate posted. Also, no proof of a city of chicago foodservice manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared & served. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean grate around drain under three comp sink.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.