Cafe Bella Incorporated

Chicago Health Dept

3311 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2017.

Last inspected Aug 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2017

Inspection history

AUG 10

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceilings in rear storage area that had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.

FEB 27

2017

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE UTILITY ROOM MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMNTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 23

2016

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 2

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRTY FAN INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 31

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.

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AUG 17

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND REAR 3-D00R COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUIL-UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 22

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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).

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

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).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER CLOSET AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BACK HALLWAY AND IN THE WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 25

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

All clean single service utensils,multi-use kitchen food equipments must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide and maintain a metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures.

Minor Sanitation

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

Remove cluttered conditions from the mop sink closet.

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.

OCT 4

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR WALL/CEILING REAR AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHT BULBS UNDER EXHAUST HOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA

MAR 14

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

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 FLOORS DIRTY IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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. 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 14

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT 3COMP.SINK AREAS WITH DEBRIS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. INSTRUCTED FOODSERVICE STAFF IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOODS TO RESTRAIN HAIR.

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