ANN SATHER'S CAFE.
3415 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
14 of 19 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 42026PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHELLED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58F - 62.6 F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER BLADE ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE BLADE.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYING TO SIDE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING CHIPPED FROM VENT IN DISH NEAR 3 COMP SINK NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
APR 302025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
APR 232025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE FINAL RINSE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE TO BE AT 200F. NORMAL RANGE 180F TO 194F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINED AND READING BETWEEN I80F TO 194F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
FEB 152024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 202023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
LABELS WITH COMMON NAME IS REQUIRED AT PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH FOOD IN THEM,AT REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN ENCLOSED CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. -
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST REMOVE FOLDED DIRTY CARDBOARD UNDER THE CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE. REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
BUILD-UP GRIMES ON CEMENT UNDER THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS REQUIREDON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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APR 42022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EAPUIPMENT.
JUN 292020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER FRONT COUNTER) DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
JUN 192020FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BLACK DIRT AND PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ICE VOLUNTARLLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER FRONT COUNTER) DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
COOKLINE PREP AREA COOLER CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK STAINS/SURFACE PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, CUTTING BOARD SURFACE MUST BE EASY TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS GASKETS AND DOOR CORNERS/DOOR HINDGES. MUST CLEAN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
FRONT COUNTER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 62019FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
NOTED OVER 40 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND BY THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO INDICATOR INSIDE THE DISH WASHER OR TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER THAT IS WATER-PROOF AND HAS A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE HOLDING FEATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING BY THE WATER HEATER AREA AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
APR 162018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SMALL HOLES ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST SEAL. FOUND TORN CEILING TILE TORN ABOVE STEAM TABLE AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 282017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BAGS OF PANCAKE MIX FOR SALE AT FROM COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. IN ADDITION TO CURRENT LABEL, MUST PROVIDE MANUFACTURER ADDRESS AND NET WEIGHT.
MUST STORE ALL UTENSILS AT FRONT COUNTER AND SERVICE LINE WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO CONSUMER. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AT FRONT COUNTER AND BEHIND OVEN. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AROUND WATER SUPPLY LINE AT REAR PREP HAND SINK SO WALL IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FEB 92017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (PANCAKE BATTER MADE WITH RAW EGG) BEING STORED IN AN ICE BATH AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED 2 LBS, WORTH $3 OF BATTER AT 52-54 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE TABLE WHERE FROSTING IS PREPPED. NOTED PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH JAGGED PLASTIC AROUND THE MOUTHS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED SOILED KNIVED BEING STORED IN THE KNIVE RACK. NOTED PINKISH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FRONT CORNERS OF THE ICE MACHINE DROP PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES.
MAR 42016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. MANAGEMENT LABELED DURING INSPECTION.
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT, ONE DOOR DAIRY COOLER. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE SHELVING. MANAGEMENT REMOVED.
WIPING CLOTHS FOR THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED.
FEB 132015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR COOLER AND AT THE FRONT FRUIT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE COUNTER WHERE WAFFLE IRON IS LOCATED.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEAR THE COOKING LINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE AND COOLER LINE.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT (NOT ALL STAFF HAS CERTIFICATES ON SITE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE BEEN ON STAFF LONGER THAN 30 DAYS THAT MEET THE FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT HAVE TAKEN THE FOODHANDLER COURSE AND HAVE APPROPRIATE PROOF ON SITE.
OCT 162014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN CEILING ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS FOR THE DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 202014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER IN DISHWASHING AREA.
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE DISPENSER. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
MAY 172013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR/DEEP GROOVES AT FRONT PREPARATION COOLER.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES.(NEEDS SWEEPING/MOPPING)
FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.(NEEDS CLEANING AND ORDER)
DEC 142012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
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