JUN 23
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KING'S CAFE AND DESSERTS.
BEAT. 42/100
8103 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 23, 2014 · passed
Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR,AND GASKET IS MISSING,MUST REPAIR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS NO ICE INSIDE MACHINE AT THIS TIME,HOWEVER MANAGER STATES STILL USE MACHINE
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOLER
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA
JUN 192014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 19
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1155007 DATE 04-22-2013(30)LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLER(34)CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(35)REPAIR CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILD-UP)(36)REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DISHWASHING AREA(41)PROPERLY ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR,AND GASKET IS MISSING,MUST REPAIR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS NO ICE INSIDE MACHINE AT THIS TIME,HOWEVER MANAGER STATES STILL USE MACHINE
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOLER
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA
APR 222013PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2013
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST INTERIOR OF FRONT DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ETC.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR CEILING IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS (WATER DAMAGE). CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 312011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 31
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE,MILK AND EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47-50 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOK LINE,ALL COOLERS,UNDER PREP TABLES,SINKS,CABINETS AND SHELVES. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP,DIRT,GRIME AND STANDING WATER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER FROM PREP AREAS,REAR STORAGE CLOSET,HALLWAY,AND MOP SINK ROOM TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. PROPERLY MAINTAIN UNUSED COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA OR DISCARD.
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JAN 52011FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2011
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES IE. WALL BASE COVING, TRIM AROUND FRONT DOOR,FRONT COUNTER NEXT TO STEAM TABLE AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST MOVE STOVE,CONVECTION OVEN UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR INSTALL VENTILATION TO THE ROOF.
DEC 292010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 29
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT WALL LEDGE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND 5 ALONG WALL BASE AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER REMOVED DROPPINGS AT THIS TIME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STORAGE RACK, GASKETS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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. MUST REPLACE ANY DAMAGE FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS AND REAR.
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. MUST REPAIR CEILING/WALL AREAS IN POOR REPAIR-PEELING PAINT/HOLES IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOM. PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES IE. WALL BASE COVING, TRIM AROUND FRONT DOOR, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AS NEEDED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AT WALL/CEILING AND FLOOR/WALL JUNCTION.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS THAT ARE NOT WORKING, PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT PREP, FOOD STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST MOVE STOVE,CONVECTION OVEN UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR INSTALL VENTILATION TO THE ROOF.
DEC 202010FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
DEC 20
2010
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED GLASS TO SEPERATE PREP AREA FROM PUBLIC AT COUNTER MISSING,. MUST INSTALL.
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. MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK-2. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO MUST REPAIR WOOD UNDER LARGE MIXER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE UNITS ON PREMISES.
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. MUST REPLACE ANY DAMAGE FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS AND REAR.
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. MUST REPAIR CEILING/WALL AREAS IN POOR REPAIR-PEELING PAINT/HOLES INPREP AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST MOVE STOVE,CONVECTION OVEN UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR INSTALL VENTILATION TO THE ROOF. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WASHROOM.
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 CLEAN ALL INSIDE GARBAGE CANS.
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. MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER TO PREPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP.
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