CAFE CREME.
1721 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
3 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 172014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND AT THE MIDDLE PREP STATION. ALSO NOTED SAME SINK IN POOR REPAIR.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE & 3 COMP SINK. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM WALLS.
OCT 42013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NO LABELS ON PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLER
MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS,
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS FRONT PREP AREA,
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALSO IN CORNERS FIRST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS,
MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL AND BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA, A HOOK FOR SPRAY DEVICE, AND THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
SEP 232013FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SHELL FISH (86 MUSSELS) WITHOUT TAGS ATTACHED BEING STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF ABOUT $100.00 AND 4 POUNDS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (B)
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A) UN APPROVE EQUIPMENT ON SITE (VACUUM PACKING MACHINE) NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MACHINE TAGGED, IF PLAN TO USE MUST CONTACT THE CDPH, FOR INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT BEFORE USE,
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., OBSERVED APPROX., 25 PLUS SMALL FLIES IN REAR KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS, AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
NO LABELS ON PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLER,
MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS,
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS FRONT PREP AREA,
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALSO IN CORNERS FIRST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS,
MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL AND BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA, A HOOK FOR SPRAY DEVICE, AND THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
APR 102012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESEAL/REPLACE RAW WOOD PREP COUNTER TABLE SURFACE, AND REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOORS FRONT PREP AREA
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALSO IN CORNERS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL AND BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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