CAFE BALLOU, LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

939 N WESTERN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

5 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2014.

Last inspected Aug 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
15
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 27
2014
PASS 2 violations
Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ARTICLES IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS.

NOV 18
2013
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Storage shelves, sink, prep cooler and prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor not maintained in prep and tile missing. Instructed to replace missing floor tile and detail clean floor.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ventilation cover not toilet room not maintained. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary articles in basement and unused equipment. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

NOV 6
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served to customers.(preparing sandwiches,salads). Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Detail clean dusts accumulations on ceiling fans over customer dining areas.

Minor Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Detail clean,organize basement storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and remaining articles must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

AUG 22
2011
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES

AUG 5
2010
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED,NOT 6"OFF FLOOR.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS ARE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.

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