CINNAMON CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

2949 W BELMONT AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jul 2010).

3 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2010.

Last inspected Jul 2010. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
9
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 19
2010
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

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.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.

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 FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

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 CLEAN UTENSILS NEXT TO HAND SINK FRONT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD. REMOVE UTENSILS AND REWASH/SANITIZE THEM KEEP AWAY FROM HAND SINK.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED FRONT SMALL FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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 COUPLE CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS OUT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FEB 1
2010
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 11
2010
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NEED COOLER ALSO TURN ON MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE 40*F OR BELOW

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NEED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NEED COFFEE MACHINE HOOKED TO PROPER PLUMBING WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTER TO INLINE WATER.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

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