FFT CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

30 S WACKER · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2018.

Last inspected Apr 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 17

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. APPROX 20-LBS OF COOKED PASTA IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 60.0F. ALSO IN HOT HOLDING UNIT APPROX 2-LBS OF TURKEY WITH GRAVY AT 131.2F, 2-LBS OF VEGAN TOFU QUINOA 133.0F, 2-LBS OF ORZO AT 133.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0 OR HIGHER. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER APPROX COST $ 60.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SALADS,CHICKEN SALAD, PARFAIT WITH GARNOLA, COOKIES,ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS HAVE PROPER LABELS. MUST LIST INGREDIENTS OF FOOD ITEM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED TIMER/ SENSOR WORN ON 2ND HAND SINK IN HOT PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

SEP 6

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO PLUMBING ABOVE TOP LOADING TAYLOR DESSERT MACHINE IN CAFE.MUST INSTALL WATER LINE FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE MACHINE.ALSO 1 COMP SINK DRAIN CLOGGED IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR

MAY 18

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.VISIBLE MOLD LIKE (PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) AT UPPER INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST NOT USE ICE.MUST REMOVE ALL ICE AND DISCARD.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OCT 22

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY CASE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE OR USE BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA AND ALSO AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 13

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

AUG 8

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN SERVICE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

NOV 5

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST LABELED. ANY 'TO-GO' CONTAINERS OF FOOD MUST BE DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS, UNDER THE SODA SYRUP RACKS MUST BE FREE OF SPILLS/DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CHIPPED WALLS & CAULKING AROUND THE SPLASH GUARD BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE ADDRESSED.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE HUNG CLEAN TO DRY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WALL HOOKS, SO THEY DON'T STAY ON THE FLOOR.

AUG 5

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AND CONVECTION OVENS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

DEC 28

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: DUSTY COMPRESSORS, INTERIOR OF VENTS IN DISHMACHINE-DUE TO DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAPS, UNDER OVENS & DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING -DUE TO DEBRIS/CLUTTER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REPLACE ANY SODA CRATES USED FOR STORAGE, WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.

MAY 6

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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