Edgewater Beach Cafe
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2022-07-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-07-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY OF APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPING LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FLOOR. THE FACILITY MUST CONTINUE TO WORK WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE/PREVENT ANY RODENT ACTIVITY. THE FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN B...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOIL USED AS LINING IN SHELVING UNDER GRILL/STOVE TOP AND IN CABINET NEXT TO OVENS. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
DUCT TAPE IS USED TO SEAL THE INTERIOR EDGES OF CABINET SHELVING IN THE BAR AREA. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION IN 2-DOOR CABINET UNDER GRILL/OVEN TOP. THE FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
2021-06-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005. NO C...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BURNED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOOD STAINS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2020-08-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-08-03 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 1 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS AT FOLLOWING AREAS: 30 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS, 20 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT, AND 20 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS UNDER BAR AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-...
2019-12-13 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON LUNCH AN DINNER MENU. MUST ADD ADDITIONAL PHRASE "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" OBSERVED NO REMODER, DISCLOSURE ON BRUNCH MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
2018-10-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS(COOKED TO ORDER FILET MIGNON) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT TO THE CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 NOTED A HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, WRAP UP ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
2018-09-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS(COOKED TO ORDER FILET MIGNON) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT TO THE CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- ALONG WALL AT THE DINING AREA, BEHIND THE BAR UNDERNEATH COUNTER AND AT THE CORNER WALLS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSU...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 NOTED A HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, WRAP UP ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
2017-09-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH.CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE THREE DOOR COO...
2017-09-06 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR(TOP AND BOTTOM PART) OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE LEAKING ONTO ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE MENTIONED UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINT...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS INDIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES: BEHIND BAR AREA(IN DINING ROOM) 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SECOND SHELF,1 DROP INSIDE THE WHITE SMALL BOWL AT SAME AREA;7 DROPPING UNDER THE METAL SHELF WERE ICE CONTAINER IS STORED(BEHIND BAR);15 D...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-31-16,REPORT #1970514 #30-FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.) #35-FOUND WALLS AND CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED. TODA...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH.CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE THREE DOOR CO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR DRY STORAGE COOLER ,BOTTOM SHELVES,KEEP CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA,INSRUCTED TO SEAL/CAULK WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET NECK IS REPAIRED WITH BLACK DUCT TAPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STILL LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FAUCET AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ONE STO...
2016-10-31 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED.
2015-10-02 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PAINT IS CHIPPING AWAY FROM THE WALL DIRECTLY BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL TO PROVIDE A FLAT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
2014-07-08 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN PREP AND BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND EXPOSED HAND SINK...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS, FOOD AND BROKEN ITEMS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND COOLER UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN,AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND SOUTH WALL UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.ALSO PEELING PAINT WAS ABSORBED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPA...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2013-06-20 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BAR HANDSINK FAUCET AND HANDLES WITH RUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE FAUCET AND HANDLES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING AND WALL IN POOR REPAIR, WATER LEAKING/WATER DAMAGED BY SIDE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED WALL/CEILING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT END CAPS ABOVE PREP AREA TABLES ALONG COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS/COVERS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.
2012-08-14 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ADJACENT TO COOKLINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AND BAR HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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