Northwest Institute for Contemporary Learning

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed ground beef in 3 compartment sink thawing improperly. Instructed to thaw properly.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items labeled as beans, chili, and steak sauce, on the floor in the walk in freezer. Instructed to store food items six inches from the floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused/old ice machine not in use in the kitchen area. Instructed to remove/discard.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in storage/all purpose use room. Instructed to repalce missing ceiling tiles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop being stored improperly in the dry storage area. Instructed to store mop properly.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic single-use cup used as scoop in bulk dry food storage container (salt). Instructed to remove single-use cup and replace with multi-use utensil with a handle to prevent contamination while scooping and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets at 2-door upright cooler and upright freezer to be in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace gaskets at 2-door upright cooler and freezer and maintain all equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed no backflow prevention device on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink so that it shall be easily located and serviced.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed containers with sugar, oatmeal, grits on shelves in storage area and squeeze bottles with condiments in two door refrigerator not labeled. Instructed all food, condiments and spices not in original containers shall be labeled with common name of food.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 18 mouse droppings in areas such as around hot water tank and on sheet pans holding equipment in kitchen storage area. Instructed to eliminate mouse activity, remove mouse droppings and clean and sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink so that it shall be easily located and serviced.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from inspection report #2568142 dated 12/07/2022 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued. No covered waste receptacle was provided in the adult employee washroom. Must provide. The ventilation fans in the washrooms are not operational. Must repair or replace the ventilation fans in all washroom

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats being thawed at room temperature in the food prep area. Management instructed to properly thaw all tcs foods.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: The lid for the grease trap was removed. Must replace the lid.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the inside of the storage cabinets.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle was provided in the adult employee washroom. Must provide.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The ventilation fans in the washrooms are not operational. Must repair or replace the ventilation fans in all washrooms.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed containers of food (chili, tomato sauce, beans, etc) stored on floor of walk in freezer. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food items at least 6 inches from floor.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet leaking at 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to properly label prepared and precooked food items with the name and date.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to label all bulk storage containers with the name of the product.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a back flow device on the mop sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove debris in the storage areas. Also noted damage floor tiles in front of the 2 door cooler. Must repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed no backflow device at mopsink.instructed management to install a backflow device at mopsink. Core

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.3 observed missing floor tiles under bread cooler.instructed management to replace missing floor tiles. Core

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 observed grill and fryer not under ventilation at hot line area.instructed management that grill and fryer need to be under hood(vented) core

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected observed from report#2009950 dated 4/6/2017 violation#38 must remove putty from interior middle basin of three compartment sink violation#38 must place both grill and fryer directly under ventillation hood. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles under bread cooler.instructed management to replace floor tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified manager on site when potentially hazardous foods such as gilled cheese sandwiches are prepared. Serious violation 7-38-012

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected observed from report#2009950 dated 4/6/2017 violation#38 must remove putty from interior middle basin of three compartment sink violation#38 must place both grill and fryer directly under ventillation hood. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles under bread cooler.instructed management to replace floor tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT VANITY IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM NEAR LUNCH ROOM,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SPIDER WEBS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,FRYER CABINETS

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE MISSING UNDER BREAD COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED UPPER WALL ABOVE DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN LUNCH ROOM AND SERVING LINE

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove putty from interior middle basin of 3- comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE BOTH FRYERS AND GRILL DIRECTLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

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 evidence of appx. 50 or more rodent droppings under serving line on ledge,on floor and around motor and on floor under and next to bread storage cooler.also appx."3/4" gap along side and bottom of front door,appx"1/2-3/4" gap along bottom and side of parking lot door.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors to be tight fitting.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/30/17.(serious 7-38-020)

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1763276 4/20/16 not corrected #32-must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door reach in freezer in rear storage area.must repair or replace and maintain.(serious 7-42-090)

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units in rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged lower shelving units at vanity in boy's toilet room near lunch room.,missing door handle on 2- door prep cooler on serving line and missing handle on lid at steam table,worn door gaskets on 2- door reach in cooler in rear storage area.must remove rust from lower self of steam table.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean spider webs and dust build up from dish storage shelving units in rear storage area,fryer cabinets.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor under,around,along wall bases in rear storage area.must repair or replace damaged floor tile under 2- door reach in cooler in rear storage area and missing under bread cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged upper wall above dish storage shelving units in rear storage area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide shatter proof bulbs or light shields with end caps on lights in lunch room and serving line.

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

Inspector’s note: Must place both fryers and grill directly under ventilation hood.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met .must enroll and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair the gaskets on the 2 door reach-in freezer in the rear storage area

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 the front exit door not rodent proof,has a 1/4 inch gap on the side of door and at bottom of door,instructed to repair door,to prevent rodent entry,serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared such as lasagna and has no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or displayed at this time of inspection,serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair the gaskets on the 2 door reach-in freezer in the rear storage area

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the rear storage area,along wall base and corners

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour, sugar, etc.)

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

Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Found broken light shields at main kitchen. Must replace.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed precooked and prepared food items inside the coolers and freezers not properly labeled. Must provide and maintain properly label food items with the name and date.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the rubber gasket around the reach in freezer door in poor repair. Must repair and maintain. Also must replace missing lids on dry food storage bins.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of all coolers and freezer to remove food spills, debris and ice build up. Also must clean storage shelving to remove dust and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the storage rooms under shelving,along the wall base and in corners to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the ceiling in poor repair in the storage and prep areas (missing & damage ceiling tiles). Must repair/replace and maintain ceiling.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Noted the light shield in the walk in freezer is missing. Must provide and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Noted thermometers inside coolers not working properly. Must replace and maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL/DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGIONAL CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEAL/PAINT RAW SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. REPLACE ALL MISSING COVING/BASEBOARDS THROUGH OUT. ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6-12 INCHES FROM FLOOR TO MONITOR RODENT ACTIVITY.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SECURE ALL LOOSE WALLPAPER/PANALING THROUGHOUT PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS CREVICES OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS/PANALS. REPLACE ANY MISSING/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ORGANIZE BOOK STORAGE ROOM ELEVATING BOOKS 6-12 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE KNOBS TO STEAM TABLE LIDS AT STEAM TABLE

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. MUST REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE IN ADULT BATHROOM HANDSINK