CHICAGO CAFE CATERERS.

Chicago Health Dept

1629 W GRAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2019.

Last inspected Aug 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 27

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DELI MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUN 13

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 LEAK AND PREVENT WATER FROM INTRUDING INTO THE BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

JUN 23

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER BY THE CHARCOAL GRILL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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).

SEP 24

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

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JUN 4

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

OCT 1

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

JUN 7

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 25

2012

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER & FRONT WINDOW SILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK.

FEB 8

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

JAN 6

2010

PASS 3 violations

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.REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 BULK FOODS,REMOVE PIECES OF UNUSED,BROKEN EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.

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