Caroline Hedger Apts. Foodservice

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 26, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No paper towels or handrying device provided at handwashing sink. Manager supervisor stated that they haven't had paper towel for a month. Instructed to provided for proper hand washing.presently using re-usable towels which is folded at edge of the handwashing sink. Priority foundation:7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Warewashing machine not equipped with a temperature measuring device for wash, rinse and sanitize water temperatures. Presently not in use. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Warewashing machine tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to do all utensil wash, rinse and sanitize at 3-compartment sink.

     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: Warewashing machine not designed to automatically dispense detergent and sanitizer with a visual means to verify delivery or an audible alarm.presently not in use. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Instructed to do all utensil wash, rinse and sanitize at 3-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

2. Sep 27, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Installed a brandnew dish machine on site, not in use. If present machine will be used a commercial unit,must be installed with cauge.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

3. Oct 26, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Jan 11, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

5. Dec 19, 2022 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation dated from 12/8/22. Report #2568239 has not been corrected; it observed only 2 out of the 3 basin for the 3-compartment sink is working properly. Observed the first basin sink out of order due to a leak. A 3-compartment sink is required to allow proper 3-step manual warewashing procedures for dishware/utensils, including the coffee machine. The facility must repair and maintain. Priority violation 7-42-090 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge does not have a city certification or doccumentation of pending city certificate at the time of inspection, while alternative food is being served on-site. No other original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate was posted nor provided on-site for the present manager on duty. No valid doccumentation on premises. Instructed to provide a least one certified food manager on site when food is served on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Dec 8, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: On site property management could not locate most recent/updated pest control log book/license while on site. Facility must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c) no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed only 2 out of the 3 basin for the 3-compartment sink is working properly. Observed the first basin sink out of order due to a leak. A 3-compartment sink is required to allow for proper 3-step manual warewashing procedures. The facility must repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

7. Mar 28, 2019 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Mar 18, 2019 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No paper towels provided at exposed hand sink,after my request employee provided paper towels from inside the cabinet away from exposed hand sink,due to installed paper towel dispenser is wrong unit for the present flat package of paper towels. Must replace paper towel dispenser to match present paper towel or replace paper towel that matches the dispenser in question(roll paper towels). Priority foundation :7-38-030(c),no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found two bags of chopped lettuce with shredded carrots inside the sink at temp of 61.3f and 59.7f. Tcs cold foods must maintain temp of 41f.food discarded and denatured. Pounds 9.38,value 0 priority violation:7-38-005,no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a splash guard between the prep counter top and hand washing sink on both side of mentioned sink. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

     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: No chemical test kit provided on site to be able to check sanitizing solution ppm. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

9. Oct 29, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. 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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

     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: Install handwashing signage above handwashing sink.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed thermometer needed in refrigerator. Install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: All employees who handle food must have adequate food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

10. May 22, 2018 Not Ready

    Canvass · Not Ready

    No violations

11. Apr 18, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted splash in cabinet adjacent to three compartment sink.instructed management to clean

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted ceiling tiles stained and hole in ceiling at the west wall in kitchen. Instructing management to repair ceiling.

12. Mar 29, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust stain on the interior cabinet of the 3-comp sink, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty walls in the dining area, also window sills in the same dining area need cleaning. Maintain same.

13. Feb 4, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust stain on the interior cabinet of the 3-comp sink, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty walls in the dinning area, also window sills in the same dinning area need cleaning. Maintain same.

14. May 22, 2015 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: Broken white microwave,panel inside the unit is burned,instructed to replace. Missing front wood panel of small drawer by the wall at cabinet under the microwave,instructed to replace.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusty water stain on shelf inside the cabinet under the three compartment sink,instructed to clean. Water fountains located at entrance of dining area with mild pink mineral build-up around faucet instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hole on wall around the pipe inside the cabinet under the three compartment sink,instructed to seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink at dining area/prep slowly draininig,instructed to repair

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found used black shoes stored at back of inside the cabinet under the microwave with clean pot and pans.instructed to remove,clean and sanitize pot,pan and shelf.personal items must be stored away from food and food products

15. May 22, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found top of oven not clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Found broken thermometer inside reach in cooler.

16. Nov 6, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

17. Sep 6, 2011 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED AND FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH,LIDS NOT ABLE TO COVER NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GARBAGE CONTAINERS COVERED AT ALL TIME ,AND PRUMPT PICK UP.OFFICE NOTIFIED. ABOVE ORDER STILL EXIST FROM CANVASS INSPECTION OF 08-29-11 REPORT #634417 AT THE OF REINSPECTION TODAY'S DATE 09-06-11.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to cover clean food utensils in kitchen such as cooking spoons, serving trays,pitcers,etc., or invert at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean debris on cabiets under 3comp.sinks in kitchen,and food containers in storage closet shelves with food stains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean debris on floors in boiler /mop sink room,and in by oven / file cabinet areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair flusher head on toilet bowl i girls restroom at middle stall.

18. Aug 29, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG REPORT FOUND ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW AT THE TIME OF CANVASS INSPECTION NO CITATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTUCTED TO MAKE AVAILABLE BY NEXT WEEK,FOOD PROTECTION OFFICE NOTIFIED.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED AND FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH,LIDS NOT ABLE TO COVER NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GARBAGE CONTAINERS COVERED AT ALL TIME ,AND PRUMPT PICK UP.OFFICE NOTIFIED.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO COVER CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS IN KITCHEN SUCH AS COOKING SPOONS, SERVING TRAYS,PITCERS,ETC., OR INVERT AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON CABIETS UNDER 3COMP.SINKS IN KITCHEN,AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE CLOSET SHELVES WITH FOOD STAINS.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BOILER /MOP SINK ROOM,AND IN BY OVEN / FILE CABINET AREAS.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO FLUSHER HEAD ON TOILET BOWL IN GIRLS RESTROOM IN MIDDLE STALL .