University of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 15, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Oct 29, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Oct 24, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Dec 9, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

5. Oct 8, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Repair hot water faucet at hand sink outside of office to prevent constant running of water.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

6. Dec 11, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder of risk of raw and under cooked foods.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged exterior trim on walk in freezer.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lower shelf of prep table in rear area.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from lower shelves at service counter.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor along wall bases near mopsink,behind cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen certificate.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Jun 2, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: The floors in walk-in coolers #4 and #5 are not maintained. Found floors rusted and unclean; clean floors and remove rust observed.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed light dust on the vents above the cooking equipment; must clean vents to remove light dust observed.

8. Oct 20, 2016 Pass

   License · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize all food contact surfaces, prep tables and equipment of dust and debris throughout kitchen main lines.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize all floors throughout of dust and debris from construction, also all walk-in coolers/freezers.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint from ceiling around top of main pillar in customer service area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Repair 1st washbowl at entrance of men's basement washroom.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Remove all construction/repair debris throughout, organize and maintain at all times.