Lakeview Rewired Cafe
Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for employee hygiene, food temperature
2023-05-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
NOTED MULTIPLE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED AT THE SEMI BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AND CLEAN STORAGE AREA FOR THE ARTICLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NOTED DRAIN PIPE FROM THE SODA GUN DRAINING INTO THE HAND WAASH SINK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER ON THE HALL WAY/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOORS AT THE SEMI BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING COVING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH 4 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE COVING FOR THE WALLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- -FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, FLOORS AT THE SEMI BASEMENT,FLOORS AT THE DISH WASHING/ ICE MACHINE AREA AND FLOO...
2023-05-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 18 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMM...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED A VERY PINK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-3...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 4 DOOR COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY OR DISCARD BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GRILL. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
NOTED MULTIPLE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED AT THE SEMI BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AND CLEAN STORAGE AREA FOR THE ARTICLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NOTED DRAIN PIPE FROM THE SODA GUN DRAINING INTO THE HAND WAASH SINK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER ON THE HALL WAY/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOORS AT THE SEMI BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING COVING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH 4 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE COVING FOR THE WALLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- -FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, FLOORS AT THE SEMI BASEMENT,FLOORS AT THE DISH WASHING/ ICE MACHINE AREA AND FLO...
2022-09-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREA WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM THE RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SIGNA...
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
3-302.11 (A:3-8) (B) OBSERVED AVOCADO FRIES IN THE FREEZER NOT PROTECTED IN THE STANDUP FREEZER CHEST IN THE HALLWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PACKAGE SAID ITEMS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13 OBSERVED TCS FOODS (BLOCKS OF CHEESE) BEING THAWED OUT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING PROCESSES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINT...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE MIDDLE OF A TOASTER OVEN AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD WITHOUT A SLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT SAID SINK THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A; B;D) OBSERVED PRE-MADE PIZZA BOXES STORED ON A TABLE IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE PRE-MADE PIZZA BOXES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD USED FOR PREPARING SANDWICHES CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
2022-08-25 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 14 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE UPON MY ARRIVAL AND DURING THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. DURING THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S ABSENCE, TEMPERATURE/TIME CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED FOR CONSUM...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREA WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM THE RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED AVOCADO FRIES IN THE FREEZER NOT PROTECTED IN THE STANDUP FREEZER CHEST IN THE HALLWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PACKAGE SAID ITEMS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS WITH GLOVES ON. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WIPING FACE WITH THE BACK OF HAND, MOVING BOXES EQUIPMENT WITH GLOVES ON, AND HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPER...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD-UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 55.6 F WITH OAT MILK (NON DIARY) STORED INSIDE. BEVERAGES ARE USED FOR CUSTOMERS CONSUMPTION. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FO...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (BLOCKS OF CHESSE) BEING THAWED OUT ON IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING PROCESSES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE MIDDLE OF A TOASTER OVEN AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD WITHOUT A SLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT SAID SINK THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRE-MADE PIZZA BOXES STORED ON A TABLE IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE PRE-MADE PIZZA BOXES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD USED FOR PREPARING SANDWHICHES CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED IN ONE OF THE TWO TOILET ROOMS ON SITE WITH THE TOILET STOPPED UP WITH FECES AND UNABLE TO FLUSH. THE TOILET ROOM WAS NOT IN USE AND HAD A OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON THE DOOR AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TOILET ROOM CLOSED AND...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE PIZZA OVEN. I OBSERVED DUCT TAPE AROUND THE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT SHIELD.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/30/2021, REPORT #2523436 #49 FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN AND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS #51 FOUND A SPRAYER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SITTING INSIDE ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPLACE...
2021-07-30 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN AND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND SPRAYER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SITTING INSIDE ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPLACE SPRAYER SO THAT SPRAYER SITS ABOVE RIM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (HOLE SEALED WITH SPRAY FOAM) MUST REMOVE/SMOOTH OUT SPRAY FOAM TO MAKE THE WALL SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
2020-10-13 Pass License Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES UNDER BAR COUNTER IN DINING AREA. MUST SEAL FOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON FAUCET SPRAYER AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ABOVE 2-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2020-10-06 Fail License 8 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SANITIZER LEVEL WAS READING 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SANITIZER READING MUST BE AT LEAST 50 PPM TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-3...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES UNDER BAR COUNTER IN DINING AREA. MUST SEAL FOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON FAUCET SPRAYER AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED ALL BATHROOM DOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO PREVENT ANY OBNOXIOUS ODORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ABOVE 2-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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