KEEFER'S KAFFE.

Chicago Health Dept

20 W KINZIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

5 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2014.

Last inspected May 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
8
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 1
2014
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED MOLD ON WALL WITH SILICON AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED STAINED WALLS BEHIND THE DISH WASHER BY SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 5
2013
PASS 1 violation
Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FEB 10
2012
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

GREASE TRAP EXTERIOR HAS EVIDENCE OF RUSTING, MUST CLEAN/RE-SEAL. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FRONT HANDSINK IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX & MAINTAIN. 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.

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

ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.

JAN 6
2011
PASS 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 2 BLODGETT OVENS STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT VENTILATION. VENTILATION IS REQUIRED IF OUTPUT IS GREATER THAN 7.5 kW.

JAN 12
2010
PASS 1 violation
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. Observed accumilated dust build up on coolers condensers/compressors. Instructed manager to clean and maintain equipment.

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