Chicago
26
BEAT

Cafe Vienna

2523 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
26/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
9
4 passed
Last Inspected
2020-04-16
Pass Rate
44%
3 failures
Score
26/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2020-04-16)
Failed 3 inspections (2020, 2019, 2017)
Sanitation issues found across 27 inspections
Other issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 27×
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Other critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
2020-04-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ENCRUSTED BURNED FOOD UNDER THE FLAT GRILL,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2020-04-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT REAR AREA, DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,0ppm. UNIT WAS IN USE,DISH RACK INSIDE WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE(100ppm). TWO DAYS GIVEN VIOLATION:7-38-005.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILDUP/BLACK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 6 EACH LARGE AND 6 EACH SMALL FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE STORED INSIDE THE FRONT COOLER AT TEMP OD 44.5F, 45.6F AND 46F. MANAGER STATED OJ WAS SQUEEZED ON 4-9-2020. COLD FOOD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND ...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED SAUSAGE,DICED POTATOES),RTE FOOD(READY TO EAT FOODS) SLICED HAM,SLICED TOMATOES,ORANGE JUICE...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 48.9F TO 52F. TCS PRODUCT STORED INSIDE UNIT: FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICES. MANAGER TURNED DOWN THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL .AT 10:41 am AIR TEMP IS 41F AT DISPLAY COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND PREP AREA ARE NOT LABEL. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ENCRUSTED BURNED FOOD UNDER THE FLAT GRILL,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE

2019-10-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DUMPING MILK IN FRONT PREP HAND SINK HAND SINK, A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. INSTRUCTED TO DUMP IN 3-COM SINK IN REAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HANDOUT)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD, AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2019-10-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

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. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

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.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN BASIN OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HANDWASHING SINKS shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use, AND A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purpose...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HANDOUT)

minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES AND RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLBASE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-3...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM MOUNTER CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY, NO SANITIZER PRESENT DURING FINAL RINSE CYCLE WHEN CHLORINE TEST STRIPS WERE USED TO DETERMINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE , AND SANITIZE DISHES UNTIL MACH...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF FRYER, OVEN, STOVE, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD, AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2018-01-04 Pass Complaint
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND /OR USED BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2017-10-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-10-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-4-17,REPORT #2098294 FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ENCRUSTED AT WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO INTERIOR PANELS WITH EXCESS DRY BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.ICE IS USED F...

2017-10-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RINSING AND STORING PANS AND STAINLESS BOWLS. SINK NOT SET UP. PERSONALLY SET UP THREE COMPARTTMENT SINK:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100PPM. SANITIZER SOLUTION MUST BE USED ...

serious Sanitation

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

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ENCRUSTED AT WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO INTERIOR PANELS WHITH EXCESS DRY BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SER...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE STANDING DOUGH MIXER.THREE LARGE ROACHES STROLLING ON FLOOR AND OTHER STUCKED TOGETHER AROUND METAL STAND OF THE SAID TABLE.ONE LIVE ROACH BETWEEN THE PIPES BY THE WALK-...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-25-17,REPORT #2049250 #32-MUST REPAIR BROKEN SIDE OF SMALL COOLER UNDERNEATH THE ESPRESSO MACHINE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. #34-MUST C...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

READY TO EAT FOOD MUST BE LABELED STORED IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.FIRE EXTENQUISHER CAN BY THE HOOD AND PIPE UNDER THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BETWEEN WALLS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DISH MACHINE AROUND SPLASH GUARD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,REMOVE,CLEAN AND REPLACE CAULKING,WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE APPLICATION

2017-04-25 Pass License
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA, SUGAR, FLOUR, SALT, ETC.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS PROPERLY, INVERT UTENSILS, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN SIDE OF SMALL COOLER UNDERNEATH THE ESPRESSO MACHINE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REMOVE DRY FOOD PRODUCTS STORED UNDER WASTE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MA...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN HEAVY MIXER, SLICER, MOUNTED CAN OPENER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE STACKABLE OVEN...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS IN CORNERS. FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER, DINING ROOM, AND IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DEAD BUGS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST PRESENT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DRIED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE PRESENT ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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