AUG 19
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFE MICHELLE.
BEAT. 18/100
200 N LAKEFRONT DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 19, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 15 inspections. 26 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 26 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER STAINLESS STEEL INTERIOR AND LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF BAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED, SECTION OF DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED AND WATER FROM HANDWASHING SINK COLLECTS IN CONTAINER UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RECONNECT DRAINPIPE TO BAR HANDWASHING SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
AUG 142025FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2025
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (A): OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 75.6-95.2F AT HANDWASHING SINKS FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PRIVATE WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS AND PUBLIC MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.( NOTE: CITATION FOR VIOLATION ISSUED ON 8/12/2025)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER STAINLESS STEEL INTERIOR AND LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHIELD OF ICE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE MACHINE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LARGE FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/12/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED( NOTE: CITATION FOR VIOLATION ISSUED ON 8/12/2025)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF BAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED, SECTION OF DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED AND WATER FROM HANDWASHING SINK COLLECTS IN CONTAINER UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RECONNECT DRAINPIPE TO BAR HANDWASHING SINK.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.113(B): OBSERVED DAMAGED DUMPSTER LID ON RIGHT DUMPSTER. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID PUSHED INWARDS REAR LID CREATES A LARGE OPENING, LID IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID ON SAID DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED (NOTE: CITATION ISSUED DURING INSPECTION ON 8/12/2025)
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
AUG 122025FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2025
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:15PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:15PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 75.6-95.2F AT HANDWASHING SINKS FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PRIVATE WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS AND PUBLIC MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER STAINLESS STEEL INTERIOR AND LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE MACHINE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED AND WAS SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LARGE FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/12/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 74.8-97.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, NO EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS CAN BE WASHED, RINSED OR SANITIZED IN ANY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE VIOLATION REGARDING SUFFICIENT HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION IN FACILITY HAS BEEN CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF BAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED, SECTION OF DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED AND WATER FROM HANDWASHING SINK COLLECTS IN CONTAINER UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RECONNECT DRAINPIPE TO BAR HANDWASHING SINK.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DAMAGED DUMPSTER LID ON RIGHT DUMPSTER. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID PUSHED INWARDS REAR LID CREATES A LARGE OPENING, LID IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID ON SAID DUMPSTER. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEFT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER USED FOR TRASH AND CARDBOARD OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS AND CARDBOARD UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH AND RECYCLING SHALL BE STORED SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE, TRASH AND CARDBOARD PUSHED DOWN INTO DUMPSTER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION LID OF DUMPSTER WAS CLOSED AND TIGHTLY FITTING BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JUL 152024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No Certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Food handler not washing hands when required, Observed a cook handling raw beef patty and then handling ready-to-eat foods ( bread, lettuce..) without washing hands in between or changing gloves. Instructed manager to have food handlers to wash hands when required. Priority violation 7-38-010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Weak water pressure at rear prep area hand wash sink, instructed to provide adequate pressure.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler at ice cream station not wearing a hair restraints. Instructed to wear.
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AUG 172022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 152022FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2022
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE 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. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED 4 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS NEAR COFFEE GRINDER, PREP LINE, COOK LINE, AND JUICE BAR MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 66.9F, 65.6F, 65.8F, AND 66.2F RESPECTIVELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT 4 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED NEAR COFFEE GRINDER, PREP LINE, COOK LINE, AND JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSURE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED OLD "PRETZEL" AND "PUB MIX" CONTAINERS USED TO STORE PICKLES AND GARDINERA. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY REUSABLE, FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
OBSERVED HOOKAH STORED ON FLOOR NEAR MANAGER'S DESK AND CIGAR STORED IN CABINET ABOVE MANAGER'S DESK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF SMOKING PARAPHANALIA. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE.
JUL 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS ( CHICKEN, BEEF..) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT BAR HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT KITCHEN HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE. 0PPM OBTAINED AT TEST STIPS. NO SANITIZER SOLUTION ATTACHED TO MACHINE WHILE BEING USED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE IS REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
OCT 12020PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 1
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN NEED OR REPAIR OR REPLACING. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT. #58- NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 232018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE,PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 DOORS AT REAR KITCHEN KEPT OPEN WITH NO SCREEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SCREEN OR KEEP DOORS CLOSED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.14 INTERIOR ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, NOTED A GRAY FILM ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
JUL 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE,PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
DOORS AT REAR KITCHEN KEPT OPEN WITH NO SCREEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SCREEN OR KEEP DOORS CLOSED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, NOTED A GRAY FILM ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RAW UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELVES USED IN JUICING PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SO IT'S SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
JUN 22017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AT THE SIDE BAR AND GELATO PREP AREA WITH NO GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND NO FLOOR DRAIN AT THE SIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AND A FLOOR DRAIN AT THE SIDE BAR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE SIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE SIDE BAR.
MAY 302017FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2017
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT WATER (55.4-55.9F) AT THE KITCHEN 3 EXPOSED HAND SINKS, 1 GELATO PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 85.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED THE FRONT GELATO PREP AREA AND THE DISHMACHINE ROOM WITH INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT OPEN TO THE OPEN AIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED THE FRONT GELATO PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF WITH NO WALLS OR DOORS, DISH MACHINE ROOM WITH NO DOOR AND OPEN TO THE OPEN AIR AND THE SIDE BAR AREA NOT RODENT PROOF WITH LARGE OPENINGS BETWEEN THE WALLS AND THE ROOF. ALSO OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RODENT PROOF FOOD PREP AREAS AND AT THE DISH MACHINE ROOM AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, CHEESE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR AT THE SIDE BAR AND GELATO PREP AREA WITH NO GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND PROVIDE GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE SIDE BAR AND THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE SIDE BAR AND REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
MAY 262016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Front counter shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks throughout premises not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors throughout premises not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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