APR 1
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAIFA CAFE.
BEAT. 42/100
19 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 1, 2016 · passed
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BAKAVA DESSERT AT COUNTER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND PREPED FOODS IN REAR COOLER NOT LABLED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOODS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
NOV 42015PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 4
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 10-26-15 ON REPORT# 1583424 NOT CORRECTED:-24-OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH A MAJOR LEAK ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDERNEATH SAID SINK. ALSO OBSERVED WATER AND SOAP OVERFLOWING OUT OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INVESTIGATION TO MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS OF SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-42-090.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
SEE VIOLTION #14. ABATED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE WALL. OBSERVED CUP BEING STORED INSIDE BIN OF RICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES, CUTTING BOARD IS ATTACHED TO THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS; FLOOR UNDER OVEN IN REAR, FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND FLOOR UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON VENTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS LOCATED ABOVE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO TAKE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 262015FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
OCT 26
2015
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH A MAJOR LEAK ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDERNEATH SAID SINK. ALSO OBSERVED WATER AND SOAP OVERFLOWING OUT OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE WALL. OBSERVED CUP BEING STORED INSIDE BIN OF RICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES, CUTTING BOARD IS ATTACHED TO THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS; FLOOR UNDER OVEN IN REAR, FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND FLOOR UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON VENTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS LOCATED ABOVE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO TAKE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 242014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 24
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
WATER FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN RELEASED IS DRAINING INTO CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN SPILLING ONTO FLOOR, COMMING OUT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOUL SMELL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER FOR SERVICE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR AT REAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL AT REAR ABOVE PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3-DR REFRIGERATOR OF FOOD SPILLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK.
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APR 22014FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2014
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1324595 DATED 8/5/2013 (29)(30): MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.(33) MUST DETAIL CLEAN TABLE TOP WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS KEPT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN SELF SERVE POP NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.(34) FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS: REAR PREP AREA, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT DINING AREA UNDER SELF SERVE POP MACHINE. ALSO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. (35) WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.(38) WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.(42): FOUND EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND WHILE PREPARING AND/OR SERVING FOOD. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS CITATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND IN DINNING AREA NEED WHOLE COVERED, AND COVER ELECTIC BOX.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OVEN IN THE REAR NOT VENTED. OBSERVED THE HANDEL LEAKING FROM THE HANDLE,AND SPRAY HOLDES AND FROM FAUCET.
MAR 282014FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2014
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS( HUMMUS, SLICED TOMATOES,TZAZIKI SAUCE, BABA GHANOUJ AND JERUSALEM SALAD) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT COLD HOLDING UNIT RANGING FROM 58.4-60.9 DEGREES F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT.51/2LBS. APPROX VALUE $37.00. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER COLD FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 40 DEGREES F. OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
WATER FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING IT WAS NOT GOING DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN, IT WAS OVER TO THE KITCHEN FLOOR AND THE CATCH BASIN COMMING OUT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOUL SMELLS.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT/REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OR SOAP AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT 2 DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. HAS 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE DOOR AND 2ND DOOR LEADING TO ESTABLISHMENT HAS A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR.NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO ONE ON SITE WITH A FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED.(CHICKEN FALAFEL KABOBS).SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1324595 DATED 8/5/2013 (29)(30): MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.(33) MUST DETAIL CLEAN TABLE TOP WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS KEPT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN SELF SERVE POP NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.(34) FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS: REAR PREP AREA, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT DINING AREA UNDER SELF SERVE POP MACHINE. ALSO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. (35) WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.(38) WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.(42): FOUND EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND WHILE PREPARING AND/OR SERVING FOOD. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS CITATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOOD CONTAINERS NEED DATES AND LABLES IN STORAGE AREA, IN ALL REFRIGATION UNITS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND IN DINNING AREA NEED WHOLE COVERED, AND COVER ELECTIC BOX.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO SERIOUS.OVEN IN THE REAR AREA NOT VENTED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REFRIGERATION IN REAR AREA,FRONT AREA UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION NEEDS THERMOMETERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER THE OVEN (PAINT CANS ECT.) AND IN THE WASHROOM AREA IN THE REAR.
AUG 52013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND KNIVES STORE IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND STEAM TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIF RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN TABLE TOP WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS KEPT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN SELF SERVE POP NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS: REAR PREP AREA, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT DINING AREA UNDER SELF SERVE POP MACHINE. ALSO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND FRONT DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOUND EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND WHILE PREPARING AND/OR SERVING FOOD.
SEP 252012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 25
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE 3-COMP SINK NEEDS 2-WORKING STOPPERS, MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE BINS, FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, BATHROOM VENTS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DUST, FOOD DEBRIS OR FOOD STAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS ABOVE PREP TABE IN REAR NEED CLEANING. PAINT JOB ON THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF OVEN MUST BE FINISHED. CORNER COVING OF WALLS BY THE ENTRY WAY TO DISHROOM MUST BE PROVIDED.
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