SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HUDSON NEWS\EURO CAFE (#833).

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500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 3, 2011 · passed with conditions

1 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
9
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 3
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. 15 pounds of breakfast pastries, muffins and cookies delivered by an unlicensed business. Invoice infromation states:HighRise Baking Company @ 1438 W Fulton Street Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 526-3815 fax (312) 846-1296. The Chicago Department of Public Health has no record of the above businesses license and $150.00 worth of product has been tagged held for inspection until proof of a City of Chicago license is produced.

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

The pre-wrapped cookies are sold without any labeling, include the ingredients and bakery name and location on a label.

MINORSanitation
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. The floor between the display cooler and the counter is dirty, clean in detail.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Wiping cloths are being stored in plain water. Test the solution prior to using it and check it.

SEP 16
2010
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 9
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 0VER 30-MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE EAST & SOUTH WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM;MORE THAN 20-DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF CABINETS AT SOUTH WALL OF SAME ROOM. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT & CABINET UNDER PREP AREA HANDSINK-DUE TO DEBRIS/CLUTTER.

MINORPest Activity
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 THRUOUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED & ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ANY OPENINGS/HOLES AROUND PIPES ON WALL/CEILING MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORPest 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. ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED/MINIMIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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