Casa Central Community Service

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Inspections

1. Oct 16, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2. Feb 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED TIME METERED FAUCET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR ONLY POUR WATER OUT FOR 5 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FAUCET RUNS WATER LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING.

   • Serious Priority

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN A WASH SOLUTION WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 104 F. HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 104 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH SOLUTION HAVE A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. BUILDING ENGINEER STATED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH A SINK UPSTAIRS AND RESTORED HOT WATER WITHIN 10 MINUTES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

3. Feb 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Jan 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED 1 OF 2 SINKS IN FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

5. Oct 19, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CHIPPED WALL BEHIND CLEANPOT AND PANS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NO LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

6. Aug 27, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

7. Oct 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COOLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER, BEHIND THE OVEN, AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

8. Aug 24, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES SERVES SALADS AND STEAMED VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

9. Aug 4, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Critical

     FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

     FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

   • Serious Critical

     POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

     OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED HAM AT 43.3-47.5F, MILK AT 43.9F, CHEESE AT 43.3-51F, LIQUID EGGS AT 46.6F, EGGS AT 45.3F, TUNA SALAD AT 45.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $205. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

10. Aug 5, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM VENT CONDENSER UNIT ONTO SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

11. Jul 28, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TRANSFER 1 1/2 GALLONS OF LOW FAT MILK FROM ONE GALLON TO ANOTHER AND STORED THEM INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WHICH MILK MAINTAINED TEMP OF 55.7F TO 57.8F. MILK THAT CAME DOWN FROM UPSTAIRS WAS SERVED TO CHILDREN AT DAY CARE AND OTHER PROGRAMS. MILK WOULD HAD BEEN REUSED FOR COFFEE. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDE AND DENATURED CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AT DISH ROOM HANDLED DIRTY POTS AND PANS AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED POTS AND PANS.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(B)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM:6-9-15,REPORT #1454012 #32- RUBBER GASKET ON WALK IN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN #34- FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #38- PREP STEAM TABLE HAS HOSE GOING INTO FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROVIDE PROPER AIR GAP TO PREVENT ANY BACK UP TODAY 7-28-16 WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM VENT CONDENSER UNIT ONTO SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. FAN ON WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DUST BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND METAL SHELF AT DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      BURNED LIGHT BULB AND IN POOR REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND LIGHT SHIELD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES WITH FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS AND BY THE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE LOCK ROOM

12. Jun 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUBBER GASKET ON WALK IN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      COVING NEEDED IN SUPPLY CLOSET LOCATED IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      PREP STEAM TABLE HAS HOSE GOING INTO FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROVIDE PROPER AIR GAP TO PREVENT ANY BACK UP.

13. May 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR. CLEAN CEILING VENT AND REPAIR CEILING IN WOMEN WASHROOM(WATER DAMAGE). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING IN UTILITY CLOSET. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

14. Oct 1, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE CAFTERIA AREA

15. Jul 5, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. Jun 13, 2012 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

      FOUND FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AT BOTTOM CENTER NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" MODE OF ENTRY AND REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY,SIDE DOOR SAID DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK INCOMPLETE MISSING A RECORD OF ALL LOCATIONS OF ALL APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES,TRAP AND MONITORING STATIONS PLACED OR MONITORED DURING THE INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN-COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS IN THE BOILER ROOM,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE REAR MECHANICAL ROOMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

17. Jun 22, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA

18. Jul 1, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      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.WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BACKROOMS.