Cafecito
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2026-03-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE REAR AREA MISSING COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S OR ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR AREA HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION COVER AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINT...
2026-02-26 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON-SITE WHILE IN-USE AS SANITIZER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER USED IN WAREWASHING AND MAI...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE REAR AREA MISSING COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S OR ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR AREA HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION COVER AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINT...
2025-02-21 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container ( sugar ) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
2024-01-29 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Leaky faucet at rear kitchen hand wash sink, unable to turn off hot water completely, instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Using plastic bags to plug 3-comp sink to hold water, instructed to use proper stopper.
2023-05-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
2023-04-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE OBSERVED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON-SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES, AND A VALID ONE...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCT...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
2022-10-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-09-29 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 66F, LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE STAINLESS STEEL PANEL. ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 63F - 58F. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 200 LBS DISCARDED AT $300. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITAT...
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #10.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
2021-01-29 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SLICES OF CAKE INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
2020-04-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITHOUT LID IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
2020-04-03 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERIOR LID OF ICE-MACHINE ACCUMULATED WITH PINK SLIME AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) INSIDE ICE BIN LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FOOD CONTACT SUR...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED ONE DOOR REFRIGERATED LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AIR TEMPERATURE @ 46.6F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED INSIDE (MILK, DAIRY CREAMER, OPEN ALMOND MILK). INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND REPAIR UNIT TO...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITHOUT LID IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
2019-11-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 15 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI MEAT)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP 2 DOOR SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT ,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINES. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2019-10-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 16 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI MEAT)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER ...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT AT 51 F FOOD NOT STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS REMAIN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED,FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP 2 DOOR SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT ,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINES. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2019-10-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 19 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT REAR FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK.MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIME AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION PROVIDED ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AT AL HAND WASHING SINKS . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SALAD 47 F,HUMUS 46 F, COOKED PALM HEARTS 45.5,COOKED EGGPLANT 46 F,COOKED BLACK CORN AND BEAN 47 F ,ROASTED RED PEPPERS 48 F .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI MEAT)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER ...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT AT 59 F WITH TCS FOODS (TUNA SALAD,HUMUS)STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED,FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP 2 DOOR SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT ,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINES. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2018-04-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
2018-04-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
COOLER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THAT 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL R...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 2-LBS OF COOKED CHORIZO ON STEAMTABLE AT 102.8F, COOKED STEAK AT 122.0F, APPROX 40-LBS OF COOKED BEEF PREPARED YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 48.0F- 52.0F. ALSO POTATO SALAD AT ...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED WASHING HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE FOR FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOODS. FOUND OPEN BOTTLE OF SODA AND COOKING UTENSILS,( SPATULAS,ETC) INSIDE OF HAND SINK. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS. ALSO CASE OF WATER AND CAN GOODS ON FLOOR IN FRONT...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2017-01-13 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found tin foil used as a liner on cooking equipment in kitchen. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found excessive dust build up on equipment on top of walk in cooler. Must remove dust, clean and sanitize. Found excessive grease on Panini grill on counter in rear prep. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Found excessive dirt build up on floor in rear corner near soda boxes. Must remove all items from this corner, deep clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed food handlers in front prep area without proper hair restraints. Must provide hats or hair nets to proper restrain hair for all food handlers in front prep area.
2016-05-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COFFEE,PASTRY AREA.MUST INSTALL.
2015-12-21 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SOUPS AND OTHER PREPARED FOODS INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT DATED OR LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR INNER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA TO REMOVE DEAD FRUIT FLIES FROM THE WALLS. ASLO MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST AT CEILING VENT COVERS AND PANELS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND VARIOUS PERSONAL ITEMS (I.E. COATS, JACKETS, PURSES AND BAGS) AT THE FRONT SERVICE COFFEE SERVING STATION. MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ABOVE STATED AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL COFFEE STAFF AT FRONT COFFEE PREP STATION MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE.
2015-03-16 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER EDGES OF THE ICE MACHINE LID TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK. FOUND VARIOUS ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS AND OTHER WORKING AND CALIBRATED THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.FOUND NON WORKING THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE DOCUMENTS FOR THE NET ROUTINE INSPECTION.
2014-12-04 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OF FOOD SPILL BUILD-UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR KITCHEN AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2014-05-12 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA, CLEAN SANITIZE MEAT SLICER, EXTERIOR OF SANDWICH PRESS MACHINES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS BETWEEN, AROUND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN SODA MACHINE CONTAINING ICE BIN AND COFFEE MACHINE. ALSO SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AGAINST WALL IN PREP AREA WHERE COOKED MEAT COOLING ON RACKS ARE PLACED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS OF FOOD SPILLS AT COLD HOLDING AREAR IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM DRAIN AT REAR, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AT REAR, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2013-11-25 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE SERVICE/PREP COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DERIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DEBRIS TO HELP PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
2013-03-11 Pass License 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT VENT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OR PAINT WOODEN SHELVING AT WALL IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AROUND THE WATER TANK.
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