MAY 23
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ECKHARDT CAFE.
EAT. 95/100
5640 S ELLIS AVE · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 23, 2022 · passed
7 of 9 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE DOCK DOORS WITH GAPS BETWEEN THEM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE THE DUST AND/OR GREASE.
APR 242018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 24
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MAR 142017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SMALL OVEN IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE THREE COMP SINK AND UNDER THE 1 COMP SINK.
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JUN 202016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OCT 202015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 72015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ENTRY DOORS IN DINING AREA,ATRIUM AND GARBAGE AREA AND OTHER ENTRIES TO BUILDING DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG TOPS AND BOTTOMS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 22015FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2015
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED MAIN PREP COOLER NOT OPERABLE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED ENTRY DOORS IN DINING AREA,ATRIUM AND GARBAGE AREA AND OTHER ENTRIES TO BUILDING DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG TOPS AND BOTTOMS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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