OCT 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFE HOANG.
BEAT. 18/100
6818 W NORTH AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 17, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 42019FAILED17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2019
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE MINI REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.
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.
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABEL ON ALL ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
OCT 162017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.
MAR 102017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 10
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 22017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2017
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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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