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PROVIDENT CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

PROVIDENT CAFE 500 E 51ST ST, CHICAGO 60615 Hospital
September 19, 2019 Canvass License #2496842
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 250 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREP, FOOD SERVICE AND STORAGE AREAS: ON LEDGES AND ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH HOT AND COLD FOOD SERVING LINES, ON COUNTER TOPS, ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON STORAGE SHELVES, ON ROLLING FOOD CARTS, ALONG WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE,IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM, IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA, UNDER SINKS,BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREAS, IN VENTS IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE MOUSE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, LIVE RODENT AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING RACKS AND COUNTERS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL LOSE COVING ALONG WALL BASE AT FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY WALK-IN COOLER AND WHERE NECESSARY.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL LOSE COVING ALONG WALL BASE AT FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY WALK-IN COOLER AND WHERE NECESSARY.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections