Cafe Zipo

Chicago Health Dept

5645 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

6 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2015.

Last inspected May 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2015

Inspection history

MAY 15

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling in women's bathroom had peeling paint/gaps shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

DEC 12

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE COBB WEBS, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT DEBRI FROM THE FLOOR CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER AT THE COFFEE BAR AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER MAKE A COFFEE DRINK WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 13

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING COFFEE CUPS USED BY CUSTOMERS.PERSONALLY SET UP SAID SINK:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE(100 PPM). CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A CHARCOAL GRILL ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP FLOORS AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN BOTH AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

TWO STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE BROKEN,ALSO FAUCET AT JOINT IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

DEC 30

2011

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 22

2011

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE REAR EXIT DOOR OVER 45 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND RIGHT CORNER OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BOILER ROOM AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ STOCKS IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE HOLE AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM IST FLOOR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT BOILER ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, DISCARD ALL THE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

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OCT 15

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning, counter shelving need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

floors behind heavy equipment not clean need detailrd cleaning, floors behind 3 compartment sink, storage room, and bsmt. storage areas need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

wall in rear dining area had gap around exhaust pipe, shall be repair, peeling paint on wall rear dining area shall be repair.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

light shields need cleaning in coolers, bathrooms.

Minor Sanitation

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

exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area, coolers, bathrooms, and dining areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).

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