Chicago Cafe Caterers
Mostly clean — 9 of 11 passed, one prior failure
2019-08-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUND...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY DATE MARKING TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2018-04-27 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DELI MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEEDS CLEANING AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
2017-06-13 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED UNOPENED PACKAGES OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE REACH-IN COOLER TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS ON THE EAST WALL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED WATER ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. EMPLOYEE SAID THE WATER COMES FROM THE BUILDING NEXT DOOR AND RUNS UNDERNEATH THE TRIM NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST CONTACT OWNER NEXT STORE TO FIX LE...
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A DIRTY WIPING CLOTH ON THE PREP TABLE. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
2016-06-23 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(EAST WALL).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEBRIS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER BY THE CHARCOAL GRILL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
PLASTIC FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AT FIRST FLOOR NEED TO BE RESEALED(TILES ARE ELEVATED AND BULGED)BY THE PREP TABLE AND BY THE WEST WALL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PEELING PAINT AT ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER/FRUIT COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MIDDLE MECHANICAL DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING(BASEMENT PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.LOSE NECK FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(1ST FLOOR).
2015-09-24 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
2014-06-04 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
2013-10-01 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AROUND/UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. CLEAN SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
2012-06-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2012-05-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR SWEEPS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER & FRONT WINDOW SILLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR FRONT WINDOW & WHERE ELSE NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK.
2011-02-08 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORE NICE AND NEATLY, ONE DESIGNATED AREA
2010-01-06 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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.REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING BU...
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