CAFE BELLA INCORPORATED.
3311 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
7 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 102017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table lower shelving had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, ceilings in rear storage area that had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
FEB 272017PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE UTILITY ROOM MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR /WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOODS IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMNTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 22016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE FINAL RINSE STRENGTH OF LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED DIRTY FAN INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 312015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.
show all 11 inspections →
AUG 172015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED FOUR SMALL LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL AND PIPES BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND REAR 3-D00R COOLER.
OBSERVED GREASE BUIL-UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 222014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
UPON ARRIVAL AT FACILITY NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT # 1353861, DATED 7-25-13, DISPLAYED ON PREMISES AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INFORMED FACILITY THAT THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER CLOSET AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BACK HALLWAY AND IN THE WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 252013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MOZARRELA CHEESE AT 59F,RAW CHICKEN AT 60F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 58F, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBS AT 58F, PASTAS AT 61F, FETA CHEESE AT 59F, MASHED POTATOES 62.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 19#'s OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All clean single service utensils,multi-use kitchen food equipments must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.
Must provide adequate working sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sink,a consumary advisory is required to post for public view due to shellfish on the premises.
Must provide and maintain a metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures.
Remove cluttered conditions from the mop sink closet.
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
OCT 42012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR WALL/CEILING REAR AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
MUST PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHT BULBS UNDER EXHAUST HOOD
MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA
MAR 142011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.FOUND EGGS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS,CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE NOT POSTED.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND FLOORS DIRTY IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND EAST WALL AT 3 COMP SINK AREA WITH CHIPPING PAINT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS ALONG REAR STORAGE AREA,BACKYARD DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
SEP 142010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND COUNTERS AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 3COMP.AND EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS IN KITCHEN WITH DERIS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT 3COMP.SINK AREAS WITH DEBRIS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AT 3COMPS.AND AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLASHES AND MARKS,AND WALLS UNDER HOOD.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELFCLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERS ON 3COMP.AND EXPOSE SINKS IN KITCHEN.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. INSTRUCTED FOODSERVICE STAFF IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOODS TO RESTRAIN HAIR.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →