CAFE CHIEN.

Chicago Health Dept

4749 N SPAULDING AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

2 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Apr 2016.

Last inspected Apr 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
13
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Chemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Found a jug of cold brew coffee labeled "Kyoto Black by Justin Doggett" that contained no production facility address or ingredient list. Operator unable to state the source of production or provide invoices for said product. Product tagged held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed not to use or remove tag until tag is removed by CDPH. All food or beverage must be obtained or produced at an approved source. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(B).

Critical Employee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observed both the kitchen and dish area exposed handsinks without paper towels. Instructed facility to maintain paper towels all handsinks at all times. Operator installed during inspection. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

Upon arrival observed a dog in the dining/seating area. Instructed facility that there are to be no live animals on premises. Facility removed dog from premises during inspection. Critical citation issued 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Upon arrival found no City of Chicago Certified Foodservice Manager on site and no valid City of Chicago Certified Foodservice Manager certificates posted while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served (milk). Instructed facility that a City of Chicago Certified Foodservice Manager must be on site at all times with a valid, original City of Chicago Certified Foodservice Manager certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious citation issued 7-38-012(a).

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

Observed the southernmost 1 door cooler to have a torn gasket. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard at the rear exposed handsink between the 3 compartment sink drain board and the exposed handsink.

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

Observed dirt accumulation in the gaskets of both 1 door coolers in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed raw wood at the wall behind the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to seal and maintain.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed ice scoop stored in ice bin. Instructed facility to store in a separate sanitary manner and to maintain.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

No IDPH foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to have valid foodhandler certificates for all foodhandlers and to maintain.

SEP 1
2015
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,

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

BRICK WALLS BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL SURFACES, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

NO LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BY DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

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