AUG 12
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFE SOCIETY INC.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
1801 S INDIANA AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 12, 2013 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AROUND NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER PIZZA OVEN, IN STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPOLLS AND BUIULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN NEED COVERING OR SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
JAN 172013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
AUG 222011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 22
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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. FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY AT INTERIOR SIDE OF THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PUTTY, PROPERLY WELD/CONSTRUCT, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
AUG 152011FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2011
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WATER COMING UP FROM DRAINS AT FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENT WHEN FAUCET TURNED ON RUNNING WATER INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS, GREASE TRAP, AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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. LABEL READY TO EAT PACKAGED DESSERT CONTAINERS AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE.
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. INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT, SODA SYRUP UNIT, AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
OCT 282010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 28
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES/SHELVES AT REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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AUG 312010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 31
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
AUG 242010FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2010
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND VARIETY OF METAL PIZZA PANS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BUSINESS AIR DRYING ALONG BUILDING WALL NEXT TO OUTDOOR UTILITY HOSE WITH WATER AROUND SAID PANS. MANAGER STATES METAL PIZZA PANS ARE CLEANED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID METAL PANS AND TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL PANS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OR DISHMACHINE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. UNDER THE COUNTER STYLE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK. ALSO, FOUND NO SOAP AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, RELOCATE DISH MACHINE, AND PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. MANAGER MOVED DISH MACHINE AND PROVIDED SOAP AT SAID SINK AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER OUTER DOOR AND 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER INNER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AT INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND OR REPLACE SAID PANEL. DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZERS AND CHEST FREEZERS. REMOVE CARDBOARD, PAPER, AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND EQUIPMENT. PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT PREP AREA, BY SODA SYRUP LINES, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM. RELOCATE COFFEE GRINDER FROM CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE COFFEE UNITS TO PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, UNDER, AROUND HAND WASH SINK, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER COFFEE UNITS, WINDOW LEDGES, AROUND VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR FLOOR TILE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE DARK BLACK STAINS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA, TOILET ROOMS, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, AND PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AS NEEDED TO REMOVE SPILLS, DUST, AND REPAIR SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR BY SEATING AREA. SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN DINING AREA AT WALL JUCTIONS, CLEAN PIPING/ATTACHMENTS ABOVE PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT IN STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM SODA FOUNTAIN UNIT FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOP AND OR REMOVE SAME. REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOMS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PERMIT CLEANING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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