NOV 13
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CARB FREE CAFE.
BEAT. 46/100
222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 13, 2019 · passed
Failed 2 of 9 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DAMAGED WALL NOTED NEXT TO FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NOV 62019FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2019
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
REFER TO VIOLATION #60 FOR DESCRIPTION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DAMAGED WALL NOTED NEXT TO FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2283004 DATED 4-11-19 FOR VIOLATION #15 (NO FOOD SHIELD AT HOT LINE FOOD DISPLAY SECTION TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT CORE VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
APR 112019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
NO FOOD SHIELD AT HOT LINE FOOD DISPLAY SECTION TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOP SINK INSTALLED NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
AUG 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MOUNTED DIRECTLY ABOVE LARGE PREP SINK BEING ACTIVELY USED TO PREP VEGETABLES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE HANDWASHING AIDS FROM THE PREP SINK.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED EGG-BASED BREAKFAST ITEMS ON THE MENU, WHERE THE EGGS CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER, OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ANY CONDENSATION LEAKS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET BASE AT REAR HAND SINK, WHERE WATER CONSTANTLY FLOWS DESPITE THE HANDLES BEING IN "OFF" POSITION. ALSO NOTED LEAK IN WASTE PIPING AT THE REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THAT NONE OF THE POSTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE COMPLETED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 312018FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2018
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MOUNTED DIRECTLY ABOVE LARGE PREP SINK BEING ACTIVELY USED TO PREP VEGETABLES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE HANDWASHING AIDS FROM THE PREP SINK.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD IN THE FRONT SALAD PREP TOP COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES: CHEESE, 50 DEGREES F; COOKED CORN, 47 DEGREES F; BEANS, 46 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATOES, 49 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $40. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED EGG-BASED BREAKFAST ITEMS ON THE MENU, WHERE THE EGGS CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER, OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11- OBSERVED FRONT SALAD PREP COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45 DEGREES F WHILE TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ANY CONDENSATION LEAKS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO WATER PROVIDED TO THE REAR PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER TO THIS SINK FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO USE FRONT PREP HAND SINK UNTIL THE REAR SINK IS REPAIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THAT NONE OF THE POSTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE COMPLETED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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SEP 152017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed excessive dust and grease build up inside ventilation hood in rear prep area. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed hand sink in disrepair in rear prep area. Building management in process of removing hand sink. Instructed must repair and maintain all plumbing present. Must maintain same.
DEC 152016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE.
MAR 252016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 25
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS (X2) NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CEILING LIGHT COVERS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
OCT 222015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 22
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUIT TRHU-OUT THE PREP AREA.
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