JUL 21
2021
PASS · 0 violations
CAFE ESPRESSO.
Chicago Health Dept
5700 S CICERO AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
9 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jul 2021.
Last inspected Jul 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 22
2020
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 28
2019
PASS 4 violations
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(FORKS, SPOONS, KNIVES) NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARD INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INSECURE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
APR 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE WHERE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COFFEE STATION LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED HUMMUS DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANSINK NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE WHERE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COFFEE STATION LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSIL STORGE CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY DESIGNED. INSTD TO USE PROOPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS NEAR VENTS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR LIGHT AT INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANSINK NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE WHERE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COFFEE STATION LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE STAINED AND WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANSINK NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE WHERE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COFFEE STATION LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY DRAINING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAY 5
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANSINK NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE WHERE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COFFEE STATION LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
APR 25
2017
FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANSINK NEEDED AT FRONT SERVING LINE WHERE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COFFEE STATION LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS
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