CAFE #10.
2625 N HARLEM AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 252022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS - THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MANAGEMENT ADDED "BURGERS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" TO MENU.
OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS AND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS NEAR THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL THREE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
SEP 52019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Observed prep tables, deep fryers, microwave, dough sheeter, broiler, convection oven, can opener, and panini press covered with a build up of grease and dirt. Instructed management to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Observed a leak from the supply valve connected to the women's toilet and a dump sink in bar that will not drain. Instructed management to repair and maintain in good working order.
Observed a build up of dirt and grime on the walls behind 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed management to clean and maintain.
Observed non-functioning lights in liquor room. Instructed to repair and maintain working lights.
Observed a build up of grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment. Instructed management to clean and maintain.
OCT 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-204.112: MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES FOR ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNIT.
6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
AUG 312017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/ racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under cooking equipment in kitchen prep area had excess, grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls that had peeling paint, holes in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing cove molding in rear kitchen area, and rear storage areas shall be provided.
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OCT 182016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR PREP AREA, LEADING TO REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
CARS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESTRICT STORING WHERE FOODS AREA STORED,
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