CAFE MARIE-JEANNE.
1001 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 42019PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
OBSERVED CLUTTER UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA NEAR TO UPRIGHT TALL REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
SEP 262019FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IF FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN LIVER STORED ON TOP OF REAR PREP TABLE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN LIVERS TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 48.9F-TO 51.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $25.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.COS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU FOR ANIMAL PRODUCTS SUCH AS EGGS, BEEF, SHELLFISH , OR POULTRY USED AS AN INGREDIENT,OR ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND INSIDE WASHROOMS ALSO OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZED OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP FROM 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK INTO 1ST COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK THEN SLOWLY DRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE WASHROOMS.
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID, SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA NEAR TO UPRIGHT TALL REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED CLUTTER UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
SEE VIOLATION #60
SEE VIOLATION#60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2279947 ON MARCH 25,2019. #55 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #57 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.#58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
APR 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL CONDITIONAL AND FOOD EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING INDICATING DISCARD OR USE BY DATE ON ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU FOR ANIMAL PRODUCTS SUCH AS EGGS, BEEF, SHELLFISH , OR POULTRY USED AS AN INGREDIENT,OR ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN ADVISORY DISCLOUSRE AND STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DARK DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER CLEANING OF CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERITIFCATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
COMPLIANCE SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION 3/25/19 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST NEW COMPLAINCE SUMMARY IN ESTABLISHMENT FOR PUBLIC VIEW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 252019FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPERATING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL CONDITIONAL AND FOOD EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH BUILT UP PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. ALWAYS STORE THIS ICE WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN A SANITARY MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS FOUND IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.. SLICED POTATOES IN WATER @72.8F, 3 CARTONS OF EGGS AT FLAT TOP GRILL @82.0F,AND 6 ZIP LOCKED BAGS OF SLICED POTATOES AT 90.0F STORED UNDER SHELF IN GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING INDICATING DISCARD OR USE BY DATE ON ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU FOR ANIMAL PRODUCTS SUCH AS EGGS, BEEF, SHELLFISH , OR POULTRY USED AS AN INGREDIENT,OR ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN ADVISORY DISCLOUSRE AND STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECPETABLES IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAGS STACKED UP AND SPILLING OVER THE TOP OF RECPETACLES PREVENTING PROPER CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ALL RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(B). CITATON ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERITIFCATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
FEB 142018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE HOT LINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKET.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
NOTED HEAVY DUST ON THE VENT COVER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE TOILET ROOM DOORS.
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FEB 72018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OPEN AND EXPOSED BAKE GOODS DISPLAY ON THE FRONT COUNTER TOP ADJACENT FROM THE REGISTER NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVE BAKE GOODS FROM THE COUNTER TOP. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND TRASH PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE AND A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020
NOTED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE HOT LINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKET.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
NOTED HEAVY DUST ON THE VENT COVER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE TOILET ROOM DOORS.
AUG 42017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND BOTH DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CONSUMABLE ICE BINS STORED BEHIND THE BAR WITH NO COVER OR LID. MUST PROVIDE A COVER/LID FOR THE ICE BINS STORED BEHIND THE BAR WHERE BEVERAGES ARE PREPARED TO PROTECT CONSUMABLE ICE IN BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE CEILING: DUST ON THE EXTERIOR HOOD, VENTILATION ABOVE PREP AREA, LIGHT SHIELD OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE REFRIGERATOR, THE EAST WALL TO THE RIHT OF THE HOOD, AND SEVERAL AREAS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING LATCH FOR THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT LEAKING.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND DEBRIS IN THE WALK-IN LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS TURNED OFF AND BEING USED AS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUBBISH ITEMS AND RE-ORGANIZE ITEMS TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING OFF THE FLOOR. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MAY 132016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ADDITION WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT WASH BOWL IN WASH ROOM BY THE KITCHEN DOOR.
MAY 62016FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED OYSTERS AT TEMP OF 46.7F, COOKED RED BEAN AT TEMP OF 45,5F TO 45.9F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WHICH MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39.9F.BOOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED ON 5-5-16 PER MANAGER STATEMENT .BOTH PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 48, VALUE 75. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.WE(MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED SOLID WASTE OIL ON TOP THE LID OF WASTE OIL CONTAINER. WASTE OIL DRIPPED ON GROUND BY THE MENTIONED UNIT SATURATING THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
NO LIDS PROVIDED FOR BOTH ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE DOOR OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.IF UNIT IS REPAIRED MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AT DISH ROOM,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NORTH BRICK WALL INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM CRUMBLES,DEBRIS ON FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BASEMENT AREA.
BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
HOT WATER HANDLE COMES APART WHEN IS IN USE(TURNED ON)AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. ADDITION WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT WASH BOWL IN WASH ROOM BY THE KITCHEN DOOR.
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