St Elizabeth's Cafeteria

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 1, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed 1 of 3 hand washing sinks in female staff toilet room with no cold water ( middle sink); observed 1 of 3 hand washing sinks in female staff toilet room with no water ( left sink) instructed manager to repair all sinks accordingly.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacles in the female staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.12 observed dumpster receptacle area with debris on the floor. Instructed manager to clean debris.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

2. Feb 16, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot water dish machine insufficiently sanitizing dishes. The surface temperature of utensils only reached 155 f, as recorded by the irreversible registering temperature indicator. Instructed manager to ensure surface temperature reaches 160 f. Dish machine tagged. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 3 hand washing sinks in female staff toilet room with no cold water ( middle sink); observed 1 of 3 hand washing sinks in female staff toilet room with no water ( left sink) instructed manager to repair all sinks accordingly.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in the female staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dumpster receptacle area with debris on the floor. Instructed manager to clean debris.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

3. Mar 27, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Mar 25, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear receiving door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the dry storage area. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed left hot facuet handle to have a leakage when the water is turned on at the hand washing sink on the left hand side in the main kitchen food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain plumbing.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the women public/employee toliet room located near the cafeteria. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulb above left hand sink in the main kitchen food prep area. Also, observed a burnt out and flickering light above the hand sinks in the public/staff toliet room. Instructed to replace, must provide and maintain adequate lighting.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Apr 30, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide employee health policy. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide procedure with the necessary items gloves, masks, disposable mops and the appropriate sanitizer. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on light shield covers above prep tables in kitchen ood prep area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on wall behind 2-compartment in rear pots storage area. Must repaint and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in women's washroom. Must repair or replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulbs above prep tables in main kitchen food prep area. Must provide and maintain adequate lighting

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Apr 2, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of storage cadinet shelving in the dining area, also clean the interior of prep cooler and reach in cooler to remove spills and/or debris.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: The floors need cleaning in the prep areas,walk in cooler & freezer and underneath and around heavy equipment to remove spills and/or debris.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted the vent cover in the kitchen very dusty. Must detail clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the 2 compartment sink cold water knob fixture in the pantry area. Must repair and maintain.

7. Sep 7, 2017 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Replace the torn door gasket inside of the 2 door prep cooler in the sandwich prep area.

8. Aug 29, 2017 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Facilities to maintain proper temperature

     Inspector’s note: Facilities do not maintain proper temperature. Observed the open display cooler used for grab'n'go sandwiches, milk, yogurt, fruit cups, etc. With an air temperature of 44f. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 40f. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatrues inside of the hot holding unit and open display cooler in the cafeteria. Observed pizza at 129.2f, and chicken tenders at 132.6f in the hot holding unit. The following foods were observed at improper temperatures inside of the open display cooler: milk at 43.9f, yogurt at 44.6f, cut fruit at 51.2f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 26# of food worth $178. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Replace the torn door gasket inside of the 2 door prep cooler in the sandwich prep area.

9. Aug 19, 2016 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Debris on floor behind the pop/chips machine at cafeteria area.

10. Aug 12, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found two door reach-in cooler at rear prep area at improper temperature: air temp 48.7f to 50f. Potentially hazardous food were stored inside the unit: eggs,tuna,ham etc. Cooler must maintain of 40f and below. Tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 19 POUND OF VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 50.7F; 6 BOILED PEELED EGGS AT TEMP OF 47.6F; TUNA AT TEMP OF 47.6F; SLICED ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.8F TURKEY BREAST AT TEMP OF 46.3F; SLICE HAM AT TEMP OF 47.6F; HALF CONTAINER OF 1oz EACH OF HALF AND HALF CREAMER AT TEMP OF 51.2; OPENED JAR OF MAYO AT TEMP OF 48.8F. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATION.POUNDS 22,VALUE 53.50. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • 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: Front main doors are not rodent/insect proof.gap of 1/4 to 1/2"at bottom and between the doors,also rear exit door at rear prep area with gap ,door is rusty with hole instructed to repair/replace said door. Instructed to rodent/insect proof mentioned doors. Serious violation: 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food encrusted inside the microwaves in cafeteria,instructed to clean and maintain grease inside the deep fryer in the kitchen

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease on floor under the deep fryers,liquid spillage on floor under the pop/coffee station inside the cabinetat south-east corner. Debris on floor behind the pop/chips machine at cafeteria area.

11. Sep 10, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

12. Jun 16, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of raw fish 80.3f stored on prep table in kitchen, packaged yogurt 53.2f and hummus 50.1f displayed for sale on top shelf in display case. Instructed manager to discard approximately 5lbs and $20 of product. All cold food must maintain 40f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Critical violation 7-38-005a citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove excess water off floor in dish room. Clean floors along vending machines.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing outlet cover on wall in cafeteria.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leak under dish machine in dish washing area. Increase hot water pressure at left sink in women washroom. Repair faucets in men washroom(discolored water).

13. Sep 30, 2013 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

14. Aug 1, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from grease trap at the dishwashing machine

15. Jul 12, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Air tempearature taken of reach-in dispaly cooler is reading between 46.9 to 51.8 in the cafeteria area which had potentiall hazardous foods inside unit unit will be taged on this day must fax letter for tag removal when unit is repaired fax# 312-746-4240 attention arleen lopez,supervisor

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Internal temperatures taken of potentially hazardous foods inside reach-in display cooler at cafeteria area range from 47.3f to 54.8f food items are chicken wraps,turkey wraps,milk,yogurt,pudding,cream cheese,turkey sandwich,ham sandwich,and butter food items were denatured and destroyed at this time of inspection total weight 38lbs total cost $165.00 citation issued 7-38-005(a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from grease trap at the dishwashing machine

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a working thermometer inside reach-in display cooler

16. Oct 20, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES, DURING SERVICE AND DISPLAY

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 ADEQUATE TOPS WITH HANDLES TO COVER FOODS DOWN SERVING STATIONS, AND REPAIR HINGES TO CONVECTION OVENS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER, REMOVE GREASE BUILT-UP

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND CAFETERIA SERVING LINE

    • 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. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN DISH MACHINE AREA, AND LEAK AT DISH MACHINE

17. Nov 5, 2010 Pass

    Tag Removal · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

18. Oct 26, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 RE-CAULK TRAY LINE AREAS IN DISHROOM ALONG WALL USING A NON-TOXIC DURABLE MATERIAL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR DEEP FRYERS,INTERIORS BENEATH FOOD PREP TABLES,KNIFE RACKS,BOTTOMS OF TRAY LINES IN DISHROOM ETC.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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.WALL AT POT/PAN SHELVING STORAGE IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND NOTED SOME OPENINGS ON WALLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM-MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING,ELECTRICAL FIXTURES.

    • 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.FOUND HANDSINK AT FOOD PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING,BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATIONS,COFFEE STATIONS NOT INSTALLED ALSO WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 2 COMP SINK AREA.