DEC 12
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CENTRAL CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 59/100
5758 S MARYLAND AVE · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 12, 2022 · passed
2 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GRILL AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AREAS OF THE FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER MACHINE IN THE CORNER BY THE SPRAYER SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE GRILL IN FRONT COOKING AREA.
JUN 182021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH ROOM WITH A LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE. ALSO OBSERVED SPRAYER AT THE FRONT END OF DISH WASHER LEAKING IN NEED OF REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER FRYER STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN VENTS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172021FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2021
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY LOCATED UNDER THE COUNTERS OF THE HOT HOLD STATIONS. APPROX 30 DROPPINGS UNDER THE HOT WELL UNITS AND ANOTHER 10 ALONG THE REAR WALL UNDER THE SINK AREA IN THE SALAD BAR STATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (B)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER FRYER STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER THE FOOD SERVICE AREA COUNTERS AT ALL STATIONS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH ROOM WITH A LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE. ALSO OBSERVED SPRAYER AT THE FRONT END OF DISH WASHER LEAKING IN NEED OF REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN VENTS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NON FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AT THE STARBUCKS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK OF WORLD STATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL AT CEILING OF INTERIOR SIDE ENTRANCE OF FOOD CAFE. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING OF WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS OF DEBRIS.
OCT 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RED RESIDUE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN STARBUCKS PREP AREA AND CALCIUM BUILDUP ON ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AND DISPENSER UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MIDDLE HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN COOKING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN STARBUCKS STORAGE AND DRY FOOD STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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