⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

PROVIDENCE ST. MEL SCHOOL

119 S CENTRAL PARK AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60624

Type: School

Risk Level: Risk 3 (Low)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: West Garfield Park

License #: 2040661

18
Total Inspections
15
Passed
2
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 3 (Low)

Nov 14, 2024 Inspection

November 14, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RECYCLE SPACES WHERE RECEPTACLES ARE STORED INSIDE CAFETERIA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEB

PASS Risk 3 (Low)

Mar 17, 2022 Inspection

March 17, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND UNDER THE SH...

FAIL Risk 3 (Low)

Dec 13, 2021 Inspection

December 13, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FIRST FLOOR GIRLS HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE OF 71.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MINIMUM WATER TEMPEATURE...

FAIL Risk 3 (Low)

Dec 9, 2021 Inspection

December 9, 2021• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED (PIZZA, CHICKEN SANDWICH, MILK). CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 3 (Low)

Sep 4, 2019 Inspection

September 4, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT SERVICE COOLER.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 3 (Low)

Nov 29, 2018 Inspection

November 29, 2018• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

PASS Risk 3 (Low)

Nov 17, 2017 Inspection

November 17, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BASE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 3 (Low)

Nov 21, 2016 Inspection

November 21, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN MENS WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR ALON...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 3 (Low)

Sep 15, 2015 Inspection

September 15, 2015• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE KITCHEN IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY...

PASS Risk 3 (Low)

Sep 12, 2014 Inspection

September 12, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 3 (Low)

Nov 19, 2013 Inspection

November 19, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD STIRE ROOM.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 3 (Low)

May 30, 2013 Inspection

May 30, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICE FROM FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND HAVE THE CONDENSER CHECKED.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 3 (Low)

May 28, 2013 Inspection

May 28, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LINE BUILDUP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACH...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 3 (Low)

Mar 2, 2012 Inspection

March 2, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 3 (Low)

May 3, 2011 Inspection

May 3, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 3 (Low)

Dec 8, 2010 Inspection

December 8, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 3 (Low)

Mar 8, 2010 Inspection

March 8, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+5 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

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