Horizon Cafe
Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record
2017-10-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-09-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. OPPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. MUST NOTIFY FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION WHEN DISHMACHINE IS REPAIRED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-18-17 INSPECTION # 2028455. VIOLATION 34. FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT CENTER OF FRONT DINING AREAS. MUST REPAIR. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR CO...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN.
2017-04-18 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (PASTA, FLOUR, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT CENTER OF FRONT DINING AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR COFFEE MACHINES, ICE TEA MACHINE, AND ORANGE JUICE MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE.
2016-10-20 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
UST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTED INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DR AND 3-DR REFRIGERATORS.ALSO MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTED GREASE TRAP LID BY THE 3-COMP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO REPAIR LEAK. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF AND DISHWASHER WITH BEARDS AND MUSTACHES. MUST REMOVE ABOVE STATED FACIAL HAIR OR PROVIDE FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
2016-10-13 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND EGGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE READY TO-EAT FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY STORED ON THE MOST BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE ANY REFRIGERATION UNITS A...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTED INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DR AND 3-DR REFRIGERATORS.ALSO MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTED GREASE TRAP LID BY THE 3-COMP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO REPAIR LEAK. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF AND DISHWASHER WITH BEARDS AND MUSTACHES. MUST REMOVE ABOVE STATED FACIAL HAIR OR PROVIDE FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
2016-02-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-01-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AT THE FRONT DINING AREA BEHIND BOOTH ALSO NOTED ONE LIVE ROACH IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONA...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/12/15 REPORT#1547058 34 FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/CRACKED THROUGHOUT DISHWASH MACHINE AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP INSIDE SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2015-06-29 Pass Short Form Complaint 6 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/CRACKED THROUGHOUT DISHWASH MACHINE AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN/DRY THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ALSO NOT METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMTERS FOR ALL COOLERS ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER...
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
2015-06-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND EGGS HELD IN ROOM TEMPERATURE, 63.1 F, IN BASEMENT OFFICE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE EGGS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/CRACKED THROUGHOUT DISHWASH MACHINE AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN/DRY THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ALSO NOT METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMTERS FOR ALL COOLERS ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER...
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
2014-10-01 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE FREEZER, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER, MICROWAVE NEAR FOOD LINE, AND LIQUID FROM FOOD CONTAINER IN THE REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND A PILE OF RICE UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
2014-01-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-01-09 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN A BASEMENT PLUMBING CHASE RUNNING UP TO THE KITCHEN SINK AND UNDER SAID SINK. SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN THE LIGHT SHIELD AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR KITCHEN. RECENT PEST CONTROL REPORT STATES N...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE WALK IN ARE 2 DOOR LOWBOY COOLERS HAVE DIRTY/CORRODED SHELVING, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE SHELVES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS ARE FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP UNDER THE EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND REPAIR THE GAP UNDER THE REAR STOVE/PREP TABLE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAVE ROACH FECES UNDER THE TABLETOP, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN THE DEAD BUGS OUT OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
2013-01-11 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA. REMOVED DIRT AND DEBRIS. BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR TO EXIT DOOR MUST REPARE/REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN KITCHEN PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2012-01-31 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED I...
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. INTERIOR TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. HANDLES OF TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH ENCRUSTED ...
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. FLOOR AND FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING, DAMAGED COVING AND MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT AND DISH MACHINE...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
2010-01-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-01-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:48.9F AND 45.7F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F.TECHN...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED FROM ABOVE COOLER, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:72 FRESH EGGS AT TEMP.OF 50.2F-60.7F-62.7F. ALSO FOUND COOKED SAUSAGE STORED ON TOP FLAT GRILL AT TEMP.OF...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED, TWO OF THREE CONTAINERS ARE OVERFLOWING, UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.ALSO REMOVE...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-26-09,REPORT#147991.(#36)MUST REPLACE MISS...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED AT 2ND.PREP AREA. PROVIDE A CLEANABLE BRACKETT TO SOSTAIN SHELVES FROM INSIDE #1 REACH-IN FREZEER,...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
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