MAR 29
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFE COLAO.
BEAT. 43/100
2638 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 29, 2016 · passed
Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
9 passed · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WITH POROUS MATERIAL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
MAR 252016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE WASHBOWL INSIDE THE ONLY WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. WHEN HOT/COLD WATER IS TURNED ON WATER DRIPPING NO WATER FLOW,NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD WATER AT SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAKERY PREP AREA WHICH IS NOT FAR (LESS THAN 19 FEET)FROM WASHROOM. EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HAND PRIOR TO RETURN TO WORK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WITH POROUS MATERIAL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. LIQUID APLATTERED ON WALLS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT KITCHEN,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE HOOD ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH GRIMES AND GREASE,ALSO END CAPS IS MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID SHIELD AND PROVIDE END CAPS.
MAY 212015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANINIG TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE SANDWICH STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND GARAGE MUST BE REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
MAY 192015FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2015
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MAKING COFFEE DRINKS WITHOUT WASHING HER BARE HANDS AND HANDLING FOOD SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING ON GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND 3 HANDSINKS IN POOR REPAIR. REAR SINK STOPPER IS STUCK IN DRAIN FRONT AND MIDDLE SINK NO HOT WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE. FOUND FRONT HANDSINK WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS TO WASH HANDS WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
ICE MACHINE WITH SLIMY DARK COLORED BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EMPTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANINIG TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE SANDWICH STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND GARAGE MUST BE REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
DEC 102014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 10
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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FEB 202014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 20
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
SEP 42013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 4
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interior of ice machine and walk-in cooler fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers, ceiling fan blades and ceiling in middle prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove grease build-up.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in basement and rear storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
JUN 192013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interior of ice machine and walk-in cooler fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers, ceiling fan blades and ceiling in middle prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove grease build-up.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in basement and rear storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
OCT 102012FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2012
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
WASTE WATER BACK UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT CORRECTED.
OCT 52012FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2012
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
We continue to observe waste water coming up through the grease box on to the prep floor,pipes are leaking under the 3 compartment sink,and water is backing up into the sink.This needs to be repaired.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Ice machine has black slimy substance inside of unit this is were the ice is being made.
OCT 32012FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 3
2012
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER BACK UP COMMING OUT OF THE FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA LOCATED IN REAR AREA.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF UNIT THIS IS WERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FLYS THUR OUT THE PREMISES IN KITCHEN AND FRONT DINNING AREA.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOFED.PEST CONTROL COMPANY NEEDS TO HAVE MAP OF LOCATION OF CHEMICAL BEING PUT DOWN. FOUND SOME MICE DROPPING ON BACKING RACK
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-20-11 REPORT 608230 36#LIGHTING IN PREP AREA TOO DIM,INSTRUCTED ADD MORE LIGHT,OR INCREASE WATTS 41# MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEM FROM PREMISES,FIRST FLOOR AND BEASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN. 35# WALL VARIOUS AREA THROUGHOT PREMISES NEEDS REPAINT,WITH A LITE COLOR PAINT TO BRIGHTEN PREP AREA 34# MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND OPEN HOLE BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NEEDS ALL HOLES THUR OUT THE PREMISES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MOP SINK IS NOT CONECTED AND NEEDS TO ADD A BACK FLOW PREVENTER. THEY CAN NOT RECIVE WATER. NEEDS TO BE FIX OR REPLACE. THE CANOPY HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN AREA NEEDS DEATIL CLEANING HAS ENCREST GREASE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
EMPLOYEES IN PREP AND KITCHEN AREA UPON INSPECTION NO ONE IS WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
JUN 202011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
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. WALL VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NEEDS REPAINT, WITH A LITE COLOR PAINT TO BRIGHTEN PREP AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHTING IN PREP AREA TOO DIM, INSTRUCTED AT ADD MORE LIGHT, OR INCREASE WATTS
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 ITEMS FROM PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN
SEP 22010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 2
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN OF SCRAPING AND PAINTING PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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