SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CAFE FENIX.

EAT. 77/100

2959 N PULASKI RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 8, 2024 · passed

Passed all 5 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 8
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SALT, FLOUR, AND SUGAR STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF ITEM WHEN OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTERS NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BOTH ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 15
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED FACING UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE KIT OR CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT HOT WATER DISPENSER UNIT AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

FEB 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT COLD HANDLE OF DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED STAFF WASH ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR SAID WASH ROOM DOOR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND UNUSED CHEST FREEZER EQUIPMENT AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11 (B) SINGLE USE UTENSILS (FORKS AND SPOONS) THAT ARE NOT PRE-WRAPPED MUST BE STORED HANDLES UP BY THE EMPLOYEES AND CONSUMER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 (B) SINGLE USE UTENSILS (FORKS AND SPOONS) THAT ARE NOT PRE-WRAPPED MUST BE STORED HANDLES UP BY THE EMPLOYEES AND CONSUMER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 (A) INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW BRICK WALL ON SIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA/DISPLAY AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING INSIDE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS (INFORMATION GIVEN).

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