Cafe Laguardia

Chicago Health Dept

2111 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2014.

Last inspected May 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2014

Inspection history

MAY 23

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED PINK AND WHITE SLIM ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES CHUTE ALSO DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE, WHICH ICE IS USED FOR DRINKS. ONE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AT THE BAR AND THE OTHER IS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT'S CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ICE MACHINES TAGGED UNTIL ISSUES ARE RESOLVED.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEEF, CHICKEN SOUP,BEANS AND RICE. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN AND DEFROST ALL REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND BAR. ALSO AT GREASE RECEPTOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

OCT 18

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND NO CHEMICALS RUNNING THROUGH THE LOW TEMP GLASS WASHER BEHIND BAR. NO DETERGENT, RINSE AGENT OR SANITIZER WAS FLOWING THROUGH THE MACHINE. FOUND GLASSES INSIDE OF MACHINE THAT EMPLOYEES PLACED INSIDE TODAY TO BE WASHED. THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED AND TO OBTAIN SOME TEST STRIPS SO THAT MACHINE CAN BE TESTED DAILY. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL GLASSWARE AT THREE COMP BAR SINK OR IN KITCHEN AT THREE COMP SINK. MUST FAX A LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL FROM MACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DELIME INTERIOR OF GLASS WASHER BEHIND BAR. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GLASS WASHER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE ETC. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND BAR. STANDING WATER UNDER BAR NEAR GLASS WASHER AND BY GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR CEILING FAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED TILE IN WINDOW BY THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION FAN IN MENS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING; REPAIR. CLEAN AND PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.

JUL 3

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING,

JUN 22

2012

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

TWO REACH-IN COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINING COOLER TEMPS 40'F, AND BELOW, MUST RESTRICT USE UNTIL COOLER IS READING 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF COOKED FOODS, DATED TWO-THREE DAYS EARLIER, BEING STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER, NOT AT PROPER TEMPS, ALL READING BETWEEN 45.3'F-62.7'F, 30LBS OF COOKED RICE, 62.7, 10LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF, 49.9'F, 20LBS COOKED SHREDDED BEEF, 50'F, 30LBS COOKED PULL PORK 50.1, 30LBS COOKED BEEF 52.3'F, 4LBS COOKED BEANS 45.3'F, 40LBS COOKED BLACK BEANS 62.7'F, 30LBS COOKED CHICKEN STEW 48.2, 30LBS OF COOKED PORK 52.5, AND 30LBS OF OX TAILS, TOTAL POUNDS DUMPED AND DENATURED, APPROX. 250LBS, AT A COST OF ABOUT, $1,000.00, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Serious Other

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

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK POOR REPAIR, WATER BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE SINK DRAINS, SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, FAUCET LEAKING, AND PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIR, AND PROPERLY WORKING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE, RESTRICT USING OLD CARD BOARD BOXES, AND REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN

JUL 22

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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JUL 12

2011

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#284300 8/12/10--30 All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS,WITH FOOD NAME. 11/12/2010 31 Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY,AT ALL TIMES. 11/12/2010 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR RUSTING METAL STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. 11/12/2010 33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR DOOR OF MICRO WAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN,3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN,AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PRODUCE REACH IN COOLER AT S.E STORAGE ROOM WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS. 11/12/2010 38 Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FAUCET JOINT ON MOP SINK AND ON PINE UNDER 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKIN WATER. 11/12/2010 40 All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSDE ALL COOLERS. 11/12/2010 MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 7/19/11.

Minor Sanitation

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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,MUST PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR,PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS (BAR) SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,PROPERLY STORE REMAINING ARTICLES NEATLY 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

AUG 12

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS,WITH FOOD NAME.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY,AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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 REPAIR RUSTING METAL STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR DOOR OF MICRO WAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN,3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN,AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PRODUCE REACH IN COOLER AT S.E STORAGE ROOM WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FAUCET JOINT ON MOP SINK AND ON PINE UNDER 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKIN WATER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSDE ALL COOLERS.

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