DURUM CAFE.
651 W WASHINGTON BLVD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) WHEN NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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.
Observed missing light shield above deck oven in rear prep area. Instructed site to provide light shield. -
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED
AUG 202019FAILED20 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
MUST POST HAND WASHING SINS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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 -
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.
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.
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. -
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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. -
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) WHEN NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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.
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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.
Observed missing light shield above deck oven in rear prep area. Instructed site to provide light shield. -
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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 192019FAILED19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) WHEN NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Observed missing light shield above deck oven in rear prep area. Instructed site to provide light shield.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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 82018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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
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
Observed bulk food containers in rear dry storage area with no visible labels. Instructed site to provide labels and maintain it all times.
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. Maintain all times.
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.
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.
Observed burnt out light above deck oven in rear prep area. Instructed site to repair and maintain at all times.
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.
Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers. Must maintain records for all food handling employees.
SEP 272017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
Observed raw wood under front cold holding unit. Must paint or seal all porous surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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.
Observe 2 small holes in walls in rear of kitchen, across from 3 compartment sink. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers. Must maintain records for all food handling employees.
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SEP 182017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
Observed raw wood under front cold holding unit. Must paint or seal all porous surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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.
Observe 2 small holes in walls in rear of kitchen, across from 3 compartment sink. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers. Must maintain records for all food handling employees.
APR 62017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
Observed excessive dirt build on vent covers in men's restroom. Must clean and maintain.
Observed large hole in floor of ladies' restroom. (lid is somewhat attached but in disrepair). Must repair and maintain.
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.
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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