McGowan South Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 19, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events at time of inspection. Instructed to provide the cleaning supplies kit and associated procedure for use by employees. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005. Manager states a 3rd party is resposnible for cleaning up events.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizing solution available on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide a chemical sanitizer to be available for use during all hours of operation. Employee provided chemical sanitizer at time of inspection. Priority violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     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 no test kit for sanitizing solution available at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for any sanitizing solution used on site. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued. Manager provided test kit for facility from office location on campus at time of inspection.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soap dispenser at front prep area hand sink to be broken off the wall and missing. Instructed manager to service and maintain in good repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee personal items stored on shelves and on top of packages single service items in the rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide a designated area for employee person items to ensure they are not stored with single service and food items.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation certificate on premises while handling tcs foods. (handles dairy and sandwiches) priority foundation violation. Citation issued.7-38-012. Must provide individual with certified manager certificate on site during all hours of operation. Manager with certificate showed up after the start of the inspection from separate location on campus.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Nov 27, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no exposed handsink at dishwashing area.instructed management to install exposed sink with splash guards at dishwashing area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at dishwashing area.instructed management to remove.

3. Nov 24, 2017 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

4. Sep 26, 2016 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

     Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from report #1960724 9/19/16 #18- still finding appx."1-2" gap along bottom of exterior doors east & west .facility manager on site to repair doors at this time to be tight fitting.(critical 7-42-090)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET

5. Sep 20, 2016 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED APPX."1-2 " ALONG EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF EAST AND WEST ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR LID ON GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMP SINK

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA

6. Sep 19, 2016 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Facilities to maintain proper temperature

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of cold holding unit at 45.1f with potentially hazardous foods stored inside for sale.a held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired fax letter to (312)746-4240 when ready.must have cold holding unit at 40.0f or below.(critical 7-38-005a)

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of potentially hazardous foods stored inside of above mentioned cooler such as5lbs. Yogurt parfait 45.1f-46.9f,10.7 lbs. Yogurt 45.4f-46.7f,4.98 lbs. Hummus 45.5f-46.2f,1.2 lbs ceasar salad 44.9f-46.4f,1.1lbs.chicken salad 45.2f-45.9f,3.45lbs cobb salad 45.9f-46.3f,23lbs. Milk 45.1f,44.0f,46.2f,47.1f,2.15 lbs turkey wraps 46.7f-47.2f,2.5 lbs. Chicken wrap 46.8f-46.6f,7.35 lbs. Cookie dough 48.7f-49.0f.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding at 40,0f or below.appx. 63.98 lbs.$331.36 (critical 7-30-005a)

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

     Inspector’s note: Observed appx."1-2 " along exterior bottom of east and west entry doors not rodent proofed.must rodent proof doors to be tight fitting.no pest control log book provided with required documents.must provide.(serious 7-38-020)

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

     Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers to view.a new summary report will be given to post.(serious 7-42-010b)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from exterior lid on grease trap of 3- comp sink.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose faucet and leaky pipe at hand sink in prep area

7. Sep 9, 2016 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

8. Dec 3, 2014 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

9. Dec 5, 2013 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

10. Jan 7, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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. LEAK FROM NOZZLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REPAIR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAY ARM ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NOZZLED TO REACH AND FILL ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR RIGHT SIDE DAIRY COOLER.