CAFFE BACI.
225 W WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 15 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWEL WAS OBTAINED FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). REFER TO BELOW FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED HANDSINK NEAR DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. HAND SOAP WAS OBTAINED FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA HALLWAY WITH A BUILD-UP OF A ORANGE SUBSTANCE ON TOP WHITE PANEL UNIT DIRECTLY ABOVE ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. UNIT WAS EMPTIED OF ALL ICE AND CLEANED. PERSON IN CHARGE PLACED "DO NOT USE" SIGN ON UNIT DUE TO DISREPAIR. ICE MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
NOTED INTERNAL COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: PREPPED CHICKEN 49.8F AND SALMON FILETS 60.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $55.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY OF KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. TAG WAS PLACED ON UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED: BAKERY GOODS AND YOGURT PARFAITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
JAN 302018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED COOKIES, BROWNIES,ETC NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABLE WITH LIST OF NAME OF FOOD,INGREDIENTS. ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS.
FLOORS NOT CLEAN MAINTAIN IN DISH WASHING ROOM,UNDER COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND BEHIND BAR, DRAIN UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN DISH WASHING ROOM,2ND FL KITCHEN BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, VENT COVER IN DISH WASING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR NOT BEING USED, LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO LEAKY PIPE UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON 2ND FL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
NO PROOF OF THE NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 172017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Found door to employee restroom without door knob. Must repair and maintain same. Found cardboard used as a floor mat and as compressor cover on cooler in front prep area 1st floor. Must remove. Must not use any porous materials. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Found dust build up on fan covers inside 2 door cooler in hallway. Must remove and santitize. Found bulk storage containers (for onions, potatoes, etc.) on 2nd floor with dirt accumulation. Must clean and sanitize. Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer in kitchen on 2nd floor. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.
Observed employees using hand sinks as prep sinks in the front prep area, and in coffee bar. Must install exposed, dedicated hand sinks in front prep area (behind counter / where pizzas and sandwiches area made) and in coffee bar. Must install exposed hand sink easily accessible to dish room (dish room has a sprayer sink and a dishwasher). Found bar 3 compartment sink with leak from right basin. Must repair and maintain same.
JAN 252017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Found door to employee restroom without door knob. Must repair and maintain same. Found cardboard used as a floor mat and as compressor cover on cooler in front prep area 1st floor. Must remove. Must not use any porous materials. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Found dust build up on fan covers inside 2 door cooler in hallway. Must remove and santitize. Found bulk storage containers (for onions, potatoes, etc.) on 2nd floor with dirt accumulation. Must clean and sanitize. Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer in kitchen on 2nd floor. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.
Observed employees using hand sinks as prep sinks in the front prep area, and in coffee bar. Must install exposed, dedicated hand sinks in front prep area (behind counter / where pizzas and sandwiches area made) and in coffee bar. Must install exposed hand sink easily accessible to dish room (dish room has a sprayer sink and a dishwasher). Found bar 3 compartment sink with leak from right basin. Must repair and maintain same.
JAN 112017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found several hand sinks inaccessible, being improperly used, or not maintained. Advised all sinks must be accessible and maintained at all times and hand sinks may only be used for washing hands. Found bar hand sink inaccessible. Found dishes and soda gun (soaking) inside sink, and no hot or cold water at hand sink when faucet handles turned to on position. Operator removed items from hand sink, and turned water on at plumbing, below hand sink. Found hand sink in front prep area with food debris and ice inside. Observed employees rinsing utensils in hand sink. Operator removed items and detail cleaned hand sink. Observed hand sink without soap/paper towels in kitchen on 2nd floor (soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser inoperable). Operator provided hand soap and paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 7-38
Found the following previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1931832, dated 5/31/16: #35 OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALLS ,OPENINGS AND GAPS ALONG UPPER AND LOWER WALLS.MUST SEAL ALL AREAS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR INSECTS 1ST AND 2NDFL. #38 NO WATER AT MOP SINK ON 2ND FL MUST REPAIR. Must correct previous minor violations. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Found door to employee restroom without door knob. Must repair and maintain same. Found cardboard used as a floor mat and as compressor cover on cooler in front prep area 1st floor. Must remove. Must not use any porous materials. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Found dust build up on fan covers inside 2 door cooler in hallway. Must remove and santitize. Found bulk storage containers (for onions, potatoes, etc.) on 2nd floor with dirt accumulation. Must clean and sanitize. Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer in kitchen on 2nd floor. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.
Observed employees using hand sinks as prep sinks in the front prep area, and in coffee bar. Must install exposed, dedicated hand sinks in front prep area (behind counter / where pizzas and sandwiches area made) and in coffee bar. Must install exposed hand sink easily accessible to dish room (dish room has a sprayer sink and a dishwasher). Found bar 3 compartment sink with leak from right basin. Must repair and maintain same.
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MAY 312016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALLS ,OPENINGS AND GAPS ALONG UPPER AND LOWER WALLS.MUST SEAL ALL AREAS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR INSECTS 1ST AND 2NDFL
NO WATER AT MOP SINK ON 2ND FL MUST REPAIR.
MAY 242016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. APPROX 28LBS OF QUIONA INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DATED (5-20-2016) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F,AND APPROX 9LBS OF COOKED PROTOBELLA MUSHROOMS DATED( 5-23-2016) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT 48.7F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOODS WAS REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED-CDI AT COST APPROX $ 100.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.2- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER BY ELECTRICAL CORDS IN SANDWICH PREP AREA,AND 1-LIVE ROACH AT WALL BETWEEN SHELVING UNIT.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST CONTROL SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
OBSERVED RUBBER GARKET IN POOR REPAIR ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.MUST REPLACE.
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT PREP AREAS OF DEBRIS AND OLD CRUMBS UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALLS ,OPENINGS AND GAPS ALONG UPPER AND LOWER WALLS.MUST SEAL ALL AREAS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR INSECTS 1ST AND 2ND FL.
NO WATER AT MOP SINK ON 2ND FL MUST REPAIR.
OCT 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-TUNA 48.0F, 7 GRAINS 47.7F, PASTA 46.3F, ANTI PASTA 46.6F, PASTA 47.9F, TUSCAN BEAN 45.3F, TOMAOTOE SALAD 49.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $600.00 THROUGH DENATURING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED A PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING AND SANITIZING ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED DIRTY SHELVES WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE SECOND FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED DUSTY FANS, WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED MISSING PANEL ON CEILING AT THE REAR CATERING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUSTY AREAS AND REPLACE MISSING PANEL.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF SAME AT THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA AND AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AND SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AND EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVING AT THE CATERING PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
JUL 282014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, WALK-IN FREEZER AT CORNERS UNDER SHELVING AND UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AREA.
REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN DISH MACHINE ROOM, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 22013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS: LIQUOR STORAGE,DRY STORAGE AREA.
MUST CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPLATTER STAINS.
NOTED EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND VERY LOOSE FROM THE SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 212012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOOD IN 'TO-GO' CONTAINERS OR PRE-WRAPPED MUST HAVE NAME & ADDRESS OF SOURCE & DATED (MADE ON 0R SELL BY).
ICE BIN LIDS AT THE BAR MUST BE PROVIDED. SOME CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: FAN GUARD OF BEER KEG COOLER AT THE BAR, INTERIOR OF VENTS ON COLD DISPLAY CASES, EXTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE FOR SODA DISPENSER.
WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS WITH HOLES OR OPEN SEAMS BETWEEN RUSTED METAL PLATES, INCLUDING THE MISSING THRESHOLD AT THE COOLER DOORS MUST BE ADDRESSED, TO MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
MILDEW BUILD-UP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE CLEANED. CORNER COVINGS OF WALLS THAT ARE LOOSE OR MISSING MUST BE REPLACED.
OCT 202011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED CHIPPED CEILING PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. DRY STORAGE ROOM LIGHTS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS LEAKING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
MAY 202011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. DAIRY WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.4 F WITH MILK,CHEESE AND YOGURT INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 50.5 F AND 52.1 F- MILK, CHEESE AND YOGURT. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 189 LBS, VALUED AT $150.00. MILK DISCARDED 8 GALLONS DATED 05/27/11.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. 1ST FLOOR PREP SANDWICH COOLER AND WALK IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 22010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES & FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS NEED CLEANING,DUE TO FOOD STAINS/DUST.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SPLASHGUARD TO THE LEFT OF DISHMACHINE IS IN POOR REPAIR-MUST FIX/REPLACE. WALL BEHIND SAME MACHINE NEED CLEANING. CAULKING AT WALL OF 3-COMP SINK MUST BE CLEANED & RE-SEALED ALSO.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ANY MILK/SODA CRATES USED AS STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE REPLACED, FOR EASY ACCESS TO EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
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