CAFFE GELATO.

Chicago Health Dept

2034 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

9 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Mar 2018.

Last inspected Mar 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 15

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DUST,DEBRIS AND WEBBING.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REPLACE THE WORN WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BACK EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINT.

MAR 15

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND BOTH DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A CRACKED LID ON THE BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID TO PREVENT PLASTIC PARTICLES FROM CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEM.

JUN 9

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE CREAM MACHINES. MUST INSTALL SAME

MAR 21

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-11-16 INSPECTION REPORT #1633055: #16-INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE, ALSO BLACK SLIME ON PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE CREAM MACHINES. MUST INSTALL SAME

MAR 18

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP / DISH ROOM. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PRREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-11-16 INSPECTION REPORT #1633055: #16-INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE, ALSO BLACK SLIME ON PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE PREP AREA. NO EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE SHOULD BE ABOVE ANY AREAS WITH FOOD AND BEVARAGE PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE WASTE WATER PIPES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES,WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED. MILK/ FRESH ICE CREAM ETC. A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE BOTH DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS DEBRIS INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE FRONT COUNTER AND DISPLAY CASE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE OR ICE CREAM MACHINES. MUST INSTALL SAME.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON PREMISES, MUST OBTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYESS WITHOUT CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATES.

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MAR 11

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO BLACK SLIME ON PANELS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE PREP AREA.NO EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE SHOULD BE ABOVE ANY AREAS WITH FOOD AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE WASTE WATER PIPES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE BOTH DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS DEBRIS INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE FRONT COUNTER AND DISPLAY CASE.

APR 3

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND DRYING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.

MAR 6

2014

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 19

2014

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MIXER, SHELVES, AND CABINETS IN PREP AREA.

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