Chicago
37
BEAT

Ch ' Ava Cafe

4656 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
37/100

Troubled record — failed 4 of 9 inspections for plumbing & waste, pest activity

Inspections
9
4 passed
Last Inspected
2014-04-25
Pass Rate
44%
4 failures
Score
37/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2014-04-25)
Failed 4 inspections (2014, 2014, 2013...)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 16×
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Pest Activity critical
2014-04-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-04-18 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SEWAGE WASTE WATER(GREASE) BACKING UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS AND WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON,ALSO A STRONG SEWAGE FOUL ODOR FROM THE SEWAGE GAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE...

2014-04-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SEWAGE WASTE WATER(GREASE) BACKING UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS AND WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON,ALSO A STRONG SEWAGE FOUL ODOR FROM THE SEWAGE GAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAU...

minor Sanitation

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

BROWN CURTAINS THAT DIVIDES FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP ARE DIRTY WITH FOOD STAINS INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN, REPLACE OR REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

CRATES BY THE GREASE TRAP ARE DIRTY WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE THEM WITH CONTAINERS WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE(SOUTH-WEST CORNER) AND AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS HEAVILY LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

2013-07-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWLS HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET (HOT WATER HANDLES STRIPPED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

2013-06-28 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1196274 DATED ON 04/27/12 NOT CORRECTED- #34 OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS, #35- OBSERVED SMA...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTICE BAD ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWLS HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET (HOT WATER HANDLES STRIPPED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

2012-04-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED STAINED PITS ON SURFACE OF SANDWICH PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AERA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BY KNIFE RACK. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.

2011-06-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
7
serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO PERSON ON PREMISES WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF OPERATION SERVING CUSTOMERS.MUST HAVE ONE...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.//NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON PREMISES VISIBLE TO PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525335

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525335

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525335

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525335.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525335.

2011-05-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. PREM...

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 11-22-10 REPORT NUMBE...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTAINERS NEED TO BE LABLE AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INST TO PROPERLY STORED ALL SINGLE SERVICE AND MUL...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL GARBAGE CAN THAT ARE NOT IN USED NEED TO BE PROPERLY COVERED. MUST REPLACE ALL PITTED AND STAIN CUTTING BOARDS. SPL...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MEAT SLICER AND SHELFS IN THE COOLER NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL MILK CRATE WHICH IS USED AS STORAGE SHELVES, BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,FOOD STORAGE AREA ECT. NEEDS TO DETAIL CLEAN UND...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. NON COMPLANCE F...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. VIOLATION NON -COMPLANCES DATED 11-22-10 PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #29

2010-11-22 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

RESTROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH RESTROOM DOORS.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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