Chicago Sinai Congregation

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 16, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Feb 15, 2024 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed water filter attached to handwashing sink located in kitchen prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to remove water filter. Designated handwashing sinks are for handwashing only. Corrected on site observed filter removed from hand washing sink before completion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed opening in between base of double exit doors in playroom. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

3. Dec 4, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Nov 15, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4): previous core violation dated on 1/4/22 report #:2546082 has not been corrected. #52) 5-402.12: observed no grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. Nov 7, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Facility does not have a policy for employees to follow when responding to discharge of vomit and diarrheal incidents. Facility must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: A food thermometer is not available on site. Food thermometers shall be provided and readily accessible to ensure proper food temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink in kitchen/preparation department is missing. Observed disposable paper towels used as a drain stopper. Facility must provide stoppers for the 3 compartment sink to allow for proper wash, rinse, and sanitizer set up.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: An irreversible registering temperature indicator/test strips is not provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature for the hot temperature dishwasher. Facility must provide hot water temperature-sensative thermometer/test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation dated on 1/4/22 report #:2546082 has not been corrected. #52) 5-402.12: observed no grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

6. Jan 4, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instruted to maintain copies of health policy signed by employee on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored directly in ice bin. Instructed to store outside of ice to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site to determine final rinse temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

7. Dec 23, 2021 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations

8. Oct 19, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

9. Sep 11, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Inaccurate thermometer in main refrigerator, instructed to provide food working one.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

10. Mar 14, 2018 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

11. Feb 24, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

12. Nov 29, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No sink stoppers at the dishwashing 3 compartment sink and ventilation inside the students toilet room is not working. Instructed to provide and maintain 3 adequate sink stoppers for the 3 comp sink and provide and maintain adequate ventilation in students toilet room.

13. Oct 28, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors unclean in arts and crafts storage closet. Clean and maintain floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed refrigeration thermometer within refrigeration unit broken. Install and maintain working thermometers within refrigeration unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Celan and organize arts and crafts storage closet so that pest control can have full access.

14. Feb 7, 2014 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the leak under the 3 compartment sink.