MAY 15
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFE ZIPO.
EAT. 79/100
5645 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 15, 2015 · passed
4 of 6 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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).
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).
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
DEC 122014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST TIGHTEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER AT THE COFFEE BAR AREA.
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 132013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A CHARCOAL GRILL ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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.
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 222011FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 22
2011
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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 152010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning, counter shelving need cleaning.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
light shields need cleaning in coolers, bathrooms.
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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