Vivian Carter Apartment

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Inspections

1. Jul 21, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Apr 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO THERMOMETER FOR THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED IN THE DINING AREA. 1/2" GAP NOTED AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM USED BY THE KITCHEN STAFF/GUESTS HAS NO LID ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

3. May 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND PANS STORED INSIDE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY, KEEPING IT ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED WINDOWS IN THE DINING AREA OPEN WITHOUT A PROTECTIVE SCREEN TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WINDOW SCREENS TO WINDOWS AND MAINTAIN OR LEAVE WINDOWS CLOSED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD DOES NOT HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

4. Sep 7, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED THE RINSE COMPARTMENT MISSING A SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

5. Jun 23, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.112 OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DEAD INSECTS IN THE CABINET UNIT CLOSEST TO THE EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND DEAD FLIES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TRAPS FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS WITH DEAD INSECTS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Serious Priority

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT#2576899 DATED ON 06/07/2023 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #48-OBSERVED THE FACILITY UTILIZING A TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND A BIN FOR WASHING. RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHWARE (COFFEE POT, SERVING UTENSILS SUCH AS METAL SPOONS, AND SERVING TRAYS). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR A COMMERICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.

6. Jun 14, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.112 OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DEAD INSECTS IN THE CABINET UNIT CLOSEST TO THE EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND DEAD FLIES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TRAPS FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS WITH DEAD INSECTS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Serious Priority

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT#2576899 DATED ON 06/07/2023 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #48-OBSERVED THE FACILITY UTILIZING A TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND A BIN FOR WASHING. RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHWARE (COFFEE POT, SERVING UTENSILS SUCH AS METAL SPOONS, AND SERVING TRAYS). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR A COMMERICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.

7. Jun 7, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DEAD INSECTS IN THE CABINET UNIT CLOSEST TO THE EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND DEAD FLIES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TRAPS FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS WITH DEAD INSECTS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED THE FACILITY UTILIZING A TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND A BIN FOR WASHING. RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHWARE (COFFEE POT, SERVING UTENSILS SUCH AS METAL SPOONS, AND SERVING TRAYS). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR A COMMERICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

8. Apr 7, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Apr 5, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2553468 DATED MARCH 25, 2022; 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

10. Mar 25, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-101.11 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

11. May 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE. NO CITATION GIVEN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS TO OBATIN AND PROIVDE ON SITE.

12. Jun 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. HAND WASHING CLEANSER SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED BOXES, BUCKETS, ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

13. Jan 11, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

14. Jan 4, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,( COFFEE) NOT LABELED. MUST INSTALL LABEL

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

15. May 25, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Observed coving in kitchen area in disrepair and missing. Must repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Dry storage/stock item area disorganize items are not stored 6 inches or higher from floor for proper cleaning. Must organize and move items 6 inches above floor and maintain.

16. Sep 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

17. Mar 31, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

18. Mar 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      NOTED A HOLE IN THE BASE OF THE CADINET. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT.

19. Jun 4, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      KEEP FLOOR DRY IN COMPACTOR ROOM, PUDDLES OBSERVED BY FLOOR DRAINS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGW ROOM IN DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM.

20. May 24, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      20-25 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA(BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR), IN DINER'S STORAGE AREA, AND ON FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN MAINTENANCE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR DOORS IN MAINTENANCE ROOM, MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE(S) POSTED OR PROVIDED FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATE(NO XEROX) OR RECEIPT AT NEXT VISIT. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN MAINTENANCE ROOM.

21. Aug 6, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED ONE SERVING TABLE BROWN TOP IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE TABLE,KITCHEN COUNTER STRIP COMMING OFF NEEDS TO BE REATTACHED.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN GOLDEN DINER ROOM.