CAFECITO.
7 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 24 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 52026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 MAINTAIN.
FEB 262026FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
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 MAINTAIN ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 MAINTAIN.
FEB 212025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Bulk food container ( sugar ) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
JAN 292024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Leaky faucet at rear kitchen hand wash sink, unable to turn off hot water completely, instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.
Using plastic bags to plug 3-comp sink to hold water, instructed to use proper stopper.
MAY 32023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
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APR 262023FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (CUBAN SANDWICH, PASTA) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND-OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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.
SEP 292022FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
JAN 292021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SLICES OF CAKE INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
APR 92020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITHOUT LID IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 32020FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
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 SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 41F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED.
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.
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITHOUT LID IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
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 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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
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
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP 2 DOOR SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
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.
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.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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
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.
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.
OCT 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
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 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED
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
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
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP 2 DOOR SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
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.
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.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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
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.
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.
OCT 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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
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
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
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
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 41.0 F OR .(PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED
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 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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 F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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
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
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP 2 DOOR SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
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.
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.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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
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.
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.
APR 122018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
APR 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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 IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGERS AT COST APPROX $ 150.00, CDI. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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 OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HAND SINK HAS TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. NOTHING IN, ON OR IN FRONT OF SINK , CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JAN 132017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAY 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COFFEE,PASTRY AREA.MUST INSTALL.
DEC 212015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR INNER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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.
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.
ALL COFFEE STAFF AT FRONT COFFEE PREP STATION MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 162015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER EDGES OF THE ICE MACHINE LID TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.
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.
MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS AND OTHER WORKING AND CALIBRATED THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.FOUND NON WORKING THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES.
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.
DEC 42014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OF FOOD SPILL BUILD-UP.
CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR KITCHEN AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAY 122014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA, CLEAN SANITIZE MEAT SLICER, EXTERIOR OF SANDWICH PRESS MACHINES.
CLEAN FLOORS BETWEEN, AROUND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
CLEAN WALLS OF FOOD SPILLS AT COLD HOLDING AREAR IN KITCHEN.
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM DRAIN AT REAR, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ORGANIZE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AT REAR, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 252013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE SERVICE/PREP COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DERIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DEBRIS TO HELP PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
MAR 112013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT VENT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST SEAL AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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