ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY DINING SERVICES in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/12/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY DINING SERVICES in an inspection dated 04/12/2023.

The facility operates from 425 S WABASH AVE in South Loop, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.

The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation related to pest control. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: 6-501.111 Observed Evidence of Live Insect Activity on Site. Observed About 75 Live Small Flies on the Ceiling Throughout the Entire Food Prep Area. Instructed to Eliminate Small Flies Activity, Clean and Sanitize Affected Areas and Recommended Contacting Pest Control for a Service. Priority Foundation. Citation Issued 7-38-020(a).. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.

The second violation related to cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: 4-601.11(c) Observed Accumulated Grease Debris in Between All Cooking Equipment. Instructed to Clean.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

The third violation concerned cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: 6-501.114 Observed Clutter in the Dry Storage Hallway Area of the 2nd Floor Food Prep Area and Clutter and Items Stored on the Ground on the 4th Floor Dry Storage Area. Instructed to Remove All Unnecessary Clutter and Elevate All Items at Least 6 Inch From the Ground.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.

The fourth violation related to cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: 6-501.12 Observed Accumulated Dust Debris on Multiple Ceiling Vents in the Food Prep Are. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/12/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.