SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CAFFE GELATO.

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2034 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 15, 2018 · passed

5 of 9 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 15
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & 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 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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

CRITICALSanitation
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.

SERIOUSOther
* 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)

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORDocumentation & 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
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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)

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

MAR 6
2014
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 19
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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.

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
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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