Malcolm X College Cafeteria

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 16, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door not seal at the bottom. Must provide a better weather stripping to prevent possible entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. May 28, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. May 15, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. May 13, 2024 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations from report #2594015 on 5/6/24 not corrected: 38 - observed approx. 15 live small flying insects on the walls, ceiling and boxes of stock in the food prep areas, dish washing area and storage areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. 48 - observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators on the premises to take the surface temperature of utensils being sanitized in the high-temperature dish machine. Management instructed to provide. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

5. May 6, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap at 3 of the exposed hand washing sinks in the food prep areas. Management instructed that hand soap must be provided at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed hand washing sink in the coffee bar prep area not accessible for use. There was a mop bucket and mop stored in front of the hand washing sink, and employee backpacks hung on the storage rack next to the hand washing sink. Management instructed that all hand washing sinks must be accessible for use at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). See violation #10 above for citation.

     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 approx. 25 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the food prep areas, dry storage room, and manager's office. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). 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 no irreversible registering temperature indicators on the premises to take the surface temperature of utensils being sanitized in the high-temperature dish machine. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee with an expired food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show valid proof of training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. May 3, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. May 9, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of pink slimy substance on interior of ice machine. (ice not used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures (55.6f-60.1f)tuna, buffalo chicken, diced chicken, boiled eggs. Person in charge voluntarily discarded 4lbs of product at a cost of $50. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken concrete around drain near two compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair 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 items stored on floor in beverage storage (room 1323d). Instructed person in charge to organize items and maintain at least six inches from the floor at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site for certified manager. Instructed that all certified managers must obtain allergen training and maintain certificate on site for review at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Nov 29, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF MAN RECEIVING DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN VEGETABLE COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREAS.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Nov 12, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic was not on site during inspection.pic arrived on site during inspection.must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of tcs foods such as 1.5lbs. Cooked assorment of pizzas ranging from 99.1f-112.3f in hot holding cabinet on sales floor for self service, must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above.appx. 1.5lbs. $21.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 30 or more live small flies flying around and on walls and ceilings in prep areas,dish washing area,rear hallway.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/12/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of man receiving door.must make door tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on lower shelf of prep table in sandwich prep area.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in freezer and provide adequate shelving unit.must repair or replace taped air curtain in vegetable walk in cooler.must remove foil lined on wall behind fryer cabinets.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on walk in vegetable cooler fan guard cover,shelving units and legs.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair stained ceiling tiles in rear areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on ceiling in vegetable walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs food is being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,hamburgers,ham,turkey,etc).must be on site at all times. Manager arrived on site at 12:00 p.m.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)(cos)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

10. Nov 20, 2020 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

11. Jul 23, 2019 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Jul 16, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature (eggs, 51.2 degree f). Instructed that cold holding is 41 degrees f or below. Manager voluntarily discarded food. Approx. 2 lbs food and $20 value. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods (shredded lettuce, salsa, spinach) with no proper date marking and disposition. Instructed that all tcs foods prepared on site, and held for over 24 hours must have proper date marking and disposition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROX 30 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND HOOVERING IN THE AREA OF THE COFFEE STATION AND IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA AROUND THE DRAIN AREA, ADJACENT TO THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed used wiping cloths hanging off the side of the hand sink. Instructed that wiping cloths should be stored in sanitizer solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of the grill, flattop, stove and steamer with excessive grease and food debris build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors throughout the kitchen area, in between prep tables and behind the cooking equipment with build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to 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 the floor drains with excessive dirt and grime build up inside and around the top. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation #58 not corrected, report dated 08/24/2018, inspection # 2213435 pa 100-0367: observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

13. Aug 24, 2018 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 observed no employee health policy provided on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 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: 2-501.11 observed 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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367: observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required