JUL 21
2021
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFE ESPRESSO.
EAT. 81/100
5700 S CICERO AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 21, 2021 · passed
3 of 9 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
3 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Apr 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 282019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 232018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 62017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 52017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 252017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2017
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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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