DURUM CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

651 W WASHINGTON BLVD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

7 inspections on record since 2017 · 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 27

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) WHEN NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Observed rust and peeling paint on wire shelving units inside 3 door reach in cooler, in rear prep area. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Observed broken and cracked grey door gaskets on reach in cooler in rear prep area. Also observed grey duct tape used as a means repair on door gaskets and said cooler. Observed missing light shield above deck oven in rear prep area. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed missing light shield above deck oven in rear prep area. Instructed site to provide light shield. -

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED

AUG 20

2019

FAIL 20 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HAND WASHING SINS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON THE HOT FOOD LINE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. CHICKEN, 112F, 2 LBS, $20 BEEF, 112F, 1 LBS, $5 -

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED TOMATO SALAD, 50F, 8 LBS, $20 HUMMUS, 2 LBS, 50F $10 GARLIC SAUCE, 47F, 5 LBS, $10 COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #21.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK, IT MUST REMAIN ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) WHEN NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, FRYER, GRILL, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -

Critical Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT A HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED STAFF TO USE THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA (5FT AWAY) TO WASH HANDS UNTIL SINK IS REPAIRED. SINK MUST BE REPAIRED IN TWO DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed excessive clutter in and around triple deck oven in rear prep area that is not working but used for storage area. Instructed site to organize area and maintain at all times.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed missing light shield above deck oven in rear prep area. Instructed site to provide light shield. -

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. -

AUG 19

2019

FAIL 19 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK, IT MUST REMAIN ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) WHEN NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, FRYER, GRILL, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed excessive clutter in and around triple deck oven in rear prep area that is not working but used for storage area. Instructed site to organize area and maintain at all times.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed missing light shield above deck oven in rear prep area. Instructed site to provide light shield.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

MAR 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature at front counter cold display prep table: 54.7f, 4lbs of baba ganoush, at a value of $ $10.00 Site voluntarily discarded and denatured said foods. Site stated weight of 4lbs at total value of $10.00 Critical violation #7-38-005 (a)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Observed improper hygiene and practice. Observed food handler wash hands at rear exposed hand sinks with single-use gloves on, then pull platter of raw chicken skewers from two door Coca Cola refrigerator and then placed raw chicken skewers on grill top with same single use gloves on, then said food handler removed single-use gloves and put on new gloves to finish grill process. Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new gloves and moving to new task. Site corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-010 (a)

Serious Other

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

Observed no certified food service manager on site at time of inspection while potentially hazardous foods, chicken, chopped tomatoes, mixed greens and lamb were being prepared and or served. Informed site that certified food service manager must be on site whenever potentially hazardous foods are served and or prepared. Serious violation #7-38-012

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

Observed No chemical test kit on site during inspection. Instructed manager to that chemical test kits must be on site during inspection to determine proper sanitizing concentration of chemical sanitizing solution. Site corrected violation during inspection. Serious violation #7-38-030

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed bulk food containers in rear dry storage area with no visible labels. Instructed site to provide labels and maintain it all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris buildup along floor and wall junction under 3 compartment sink area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed broken and cracked grey door gaskets on reach in cooler in rear prep area. Also observed grey duct tape used as a means repair on door gaskets and said cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain it all times. Observed missing light shield above deck oven in rear prep area. Instructed site to provide light shield.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Observed burnt out light above deck oven in rear prep area. Instructed site to repair and maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive clutter in and around triple deck oven in rear prep area that is not working but used for storage area. Instructed site to organize area and maintain at all times.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers. Must maintain records for all food handling employees.

SEP 27

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Observed prepackaged beverages and deserts without any labels in the front customer self service cooler. Instructed must label all prepackaged, self service items with proper label that includes: item name, business name, address, list of ingredients, and date. Must maintain same.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Observed raw wood under front cold holding unit. Must paint or seal all porous surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Observed boxes being stored directly on the floor of the walk in freezer. Must remove. Observed several items stored directly on floor under steam table/cold holding unit in front prep area. Must remove. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning. Must maintain same. Observed very large difference in level of the floor tile and the drains and grease trap. Must raise drain covers and grease trap in the floor to make floor even, to prevent water and debris from falling into gaps. All floors must be even, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observe 2 small holes in walls in rear of kitchen, across from 3 compartment sink. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers. Must maintain records for all food handling employees.

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SEP 18

2017

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Observed no exposed hand washing sink in front food preparation area that was recently added to facility. Exposed hand washing sink in the dish washing area has been removed. Manager instructed to install a hand sink in front area and re-install the hand washing sink in the dish washing area. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Food Temperature

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

Observed raw wood under front cold holding unit. Must paint or seal all porous surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observe 2 small holes in walls in rear of kitchen, across from 3 compartment sink. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers. Must maintain records for all food handling employees.

APR 6

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Found tin foil used as a liner under cooking equipment. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Right door of reach in prep cooler comes off hinges when opened. Must repair and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive dirt build on vent covers in men's restroom. Must clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed large hole in floor of ladies' restroom. (lid is somewhat attached but in disrepair). Must repair and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found tin foil used as a mean to cover hole in wall near cooking line. Must remove and repair hole to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observed several large pieces of equipment not in use in dining room area. Instructed must remove all equipment if not in use to prevent pest harborage.

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