CAFE IBERICO.

Chicago Health Dept

737 N LA SALLE DR · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

2 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Jun 2020.

Last inspected Jun 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
32
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA OPPOSITE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED UNPAINTED RAW WOOD BLOCK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS AND BROKEN HANDLES ON COOLERS IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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

OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS IN PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT WATER HEATER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF LEAKS.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKS AND HOLES IN BASEMENT WALL LOCATED NEAR EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GRIME IN CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR MATS IN REAR PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED AND STICKY TO TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED BAR TOP MOUNTED COOLERS ON FIRST FLOOR AND UNUSED LARGE SERVING PANS IN BASEMENT EQUIPMENT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 18
2020
FAIL 17 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR COLD PREP AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45.7F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA OPPOSITE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 ADULT COCKROACHES COME OUT OF TOP OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH PIT AND 2 LIVE SPIDERS IN OFFICE LOCATED BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED UNPAINTED RAW WOOD BLOCK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS AND BROKEN HANDLES ON COOLERS IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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

OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS IN PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT WATER HEATER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF LEAKS.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKS AND HOLES IN BASEMENT WALL LOCATED NEAR EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GRIME IN CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR MATS IN REAR PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED AND STICKY TO TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED BAR TOP MOUNTED COOLERS ON FIRST FLOOR AND UNUSED LARGE SERVING PANS IN BASEMENT EQUIPMENT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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