NOV 20
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFE EUROPA, INC..
EAT. 90/100
7401 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 20, 2014 · passed
Passed all 6 inspections (2 with conditions).
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
24
none critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Rear storage shelving in rear kitchen storage room that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
JUN 112014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around wash bowl in men's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in front counter area, rear storage room not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Wash bowl faucet in women's bathroom had leak, shall be repaired/replaced.
JAN 82013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooloer shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged ceiling tiles in rear dining area shall be repaired/replaced, wall that had peeling paint in rear storage area room, shall be repaired/sealed.
AUG 222012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 22
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, COLD SANDWICHES, EGGS, HOT SANDWICHES, STEAK ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NOTED SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED EXPIRED ON 05-08-12. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.---------MUST CLEAN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.-------USABLE ITEMS AND BOXES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AND IN FRONT BAR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES
JUN 232011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor behind equipment in kitchen and utility room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Water hose installed on utility sink faucet. Instructed to remove hole and cut theads or install backflow.
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JUN 82010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION,STORAGE,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLDY MATERIAL ON THE TUBES AND WALLS TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER;INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ICE MACHINE CLEAN ALL THE TIME,MANAGER CLEAN THE MACHINE BEFORE END OF INSPECTION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS ON TOP OF HANDSINK IN BAR SECTION,INSTRUCTED HANDSINK IS FOR HANDWASHING AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE;AT THIS TIME NO PREPARATION IS BEING DONE AT THE BAR; ATTACHED TUBE /HOLDER IN COFFEEMACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES FOR DRY INGREDIENTS UNDER PREP TABLE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR AND AIR VENT INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. CRACKED CEILING TILES AND 2 INCH HOLE CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA MUST BE REPLACED;PEELING PAINT IN MOPSINK ROOM MUST BE REMOVED/REPAINT
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