Chicago
32
BEAT

Currency Exchange Cafe/bing

305-307 E Garfield, Chicago, IL 60637 · Woodlawn · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
32/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
17
9 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-16
Pass Rate
53%
6 failures
Score
32/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-16
Failed 6 inspections (2019, 2019, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 48 inspections
Other issues found across 17 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 48×
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Other critical 17×
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Documentation & Training critical 12×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-04-16 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AND THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

2023-12-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, EGGS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

�OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE FURNACE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2022-07-19 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING MACHINE (NOT USE) NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND CONTINUE TO USE THE 3 COMP SINK UNTIL REPAIR. DISH MAHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY AND CLUTTERED. MUST ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE KITCHEN VERY CLUTTER. MUST ORGANIZE AND CLEAN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2019-11-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY FEMALE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-11-14 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY FEMALE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2345308 ON 11-7-19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION: (#60)MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT PRIORITY ...

2019-11-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER OF RISK OF RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENUS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION violation 7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA BEHIND UNDER THE COUNTER WINE COOLER, BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO NOTED 10-15 DROPPINGS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND UNDER THE SINK IN THE BASEMENT CUST...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY FEMALE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION: #39 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA, FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2243843 DATED 12/26/2018 NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

2018-12-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT PACKAGED FOODS ITEMS(SANDWICHES) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER OF RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR 1ST FL. MOPSINK IN PREP AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2018-12-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT PACKAGED FOODS ITEMS(SANDWICHES) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER OF RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR BOTH PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS AT BAR .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED UNWRAPPED DRINKING STRAWS ON DISPLAY FOR SELF SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE WRAPPED OR AN APPROVED DISPENSER.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR 1ST FL. MOPSINK IN PREP AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-01-13 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE RUST OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE DRAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE FURNACE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, THE WALL OF THE SUB PUMP ROOM AND ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

2016-05-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
8
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE SUMP PUMP IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVERS IN EACH WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED. MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS,THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES AND THE INTERIOR OF MOP SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OVERHEAD LEAK IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM IN THE BAR AREA. MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN THE BAR BASEMENT WASHROOM.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE MAIN PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT EACH ICE MACHINE WHERE MISSING. NOTED WATER FROM THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND PIPES OVER THE DRAIN TO PREVENT SPLASHING. MUST AL...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE CAFE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS AND .IN THE BASEMENT BAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE MILK CRATES USED TO STORE ITEMS. MUST ALSO REMOVE MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOLER...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

2016-05-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE DETERGENT FOR THE MECHANICAL WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR SO THAT DISH MACHINE MAY PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. 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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, INSIDE THE FRYER,ALONG THE COOK LINE,ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF PREP TABLES,UNDER T...

serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (RICE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN/CRACKED PLATES, BOWLS, AND OTHER MULTI-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVERS IN EACH WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED. MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS,THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES AND THE INTERIOR OF MOP SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OVERHEAD LEAK IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM IN THE BAR AREA. MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN THE BAR BASEMENT WASHROOM.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE MAIN PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT EACH ICE MACHINE WHERE MISSING. NOTED WATER FROM THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND PIPES OVER THE DRAIN TO PREVENT SPLASHING. MUST...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE CAFE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS AND .IN THE BASEMENT BAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE MILK CRATES USED TO STORE ITEMS. MUST ALSO REMOVE MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOL...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

2016-02-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2016-01-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND ON THE SIDES OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, IN THE BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE RACKS, ALONG WALLS, IN THE WASHROOM, IN THE FURNACE RO...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT CLOSETS AND IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2015-08-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL LEAKY WALLS IN REAR BASEMENT AREA AND GAPS IN BRICK WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

2015-08-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY DISH WASHER HE SWEPT THE FLOOR AND HANDLED THE DUST PAN LEFT THE KITCHEN CAME BACK WITH A PLASTIC BIN OF DIRTY DISHES AND PLACED THEM IN DISH WATER AND BEGAN WASHING DISHES WITH OUT WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK,ALSO...

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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN, BAR AREA & BASEMENT PREP STORAGE AREA,ON MOTOR OF STOVE,INSIDE LOWER CABINET OF FRYER,IN PLASTIC BIN WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,BOOK...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL HOLE IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL AT FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT FURNANCE ROOM AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL LEAKY WALLS IN REAR BASEMENT AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR TOILETROOM.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.

2014-11-05 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF BASEMENT 2 DOOR FREEZER,1ST. FLOOR BOX FREEZER, TABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE FLAT GRILL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND 1ST. FLOOR REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2014-05-19 Pass License
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BIN WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD FRONT NEXT TO COFFEE MACHINE FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

100
Cis Cafe
100
Press Cafe
76
Sambo'S
61
Brain Food Court
35
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