CAFE HOANG.

Chicago Health Dept

6818 W NORTH AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

6 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND KIT (WITH THE PROPER ITEMS) ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

2-204.11 OBSERVED A PERSONAL DRINK WITH NO LID STORED ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED STORE AND DRINK PERSONAL DRINKS IN A DESIGNATED AREA WITH LID AND STRAW.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON THE COOKED RICE STORE IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE ON ALL READY-TO-EAT (TCS) FOODS STORED MORE THAN 24 HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED A BOWL OF FROZEN MEAT STORED UNDER THE GRILL TO DEFROST. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONE OF THE 3 PROPER THAWING METHODS.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE MINI REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABEL ON ALL ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPPING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES IN BOTH THE AREAS LISTED. OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION BEHIND STOVE AND UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER THE HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11 OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED NEAR THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED LOCKER AREA FOR EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN IT ON PREMISE.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2315425 ON 10/4/19 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLOSET. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS DURING THE REINSPECTION. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 4

2019

FAIL 17 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND KIT (WITH THE PROPER ITEMS) ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED A PERSONAL DRINK WITH NO LID STORED ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED STORE AND DRINK PERSONAL DRINKS IN A DESIGNATED AREA WITH LID AND STRAW.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON THE COOKED RICE STORE IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE ON ALL READY-TO-EAT (TCS) FOODS STORED MORE THAN 24 HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A BOWL OF FROZEN MEAT STORED UNDER THE GRILL TO DEFROST. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONE OF THE 3 PROPER THAWING METHODS.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE MINI REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABEL ON ALL ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 20 RAT DROPPINGS AND APPROX. 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPPING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES IN BOTH THE AREAS LISTED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION BEHIND STOVE AND UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER THE HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED NEAR THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED LOCKER AREA FOR EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN IT ON PREMISE.

OCT 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABEL ON ALL ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-102.11: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO HOLD FOOD IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED EXCESS SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALLS/FLOOR NEAR THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE OFF EXCESS SPRAY FOAM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.15: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MAT IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FLOOR MAT THAT IS A NONPOROUS, CORROSION RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

OCT 16

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated, in coolers must properly date food items in coolers.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards in kitchen prep area that had deep cuts , shall be replaced, Kitchen prep area shelving, shelving cart that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, kitchen shelving, and kitchen cart not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.

MAR 10

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP/BOX CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP/BAR AREA.

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MAR 2

2017

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.---------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------MUST REPLACE/REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES BY EXIT DOOR LEADING TO REAR UNUSED OUTSIDE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL HOLE/OPENING ON CORNER WALL (NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP/BOX CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.--------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.

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