LAKEVIEW REWIRED CAFE.
1100 W THORNDALE AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 122023PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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.
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.
NOTED DRAIN PIPE FROM THE SODA GUN DRAINING INTO THE HAND WAASH SINK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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 FLOORS AT THE BAR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. -MISSING TILES AT THEDISH WASHING AND ICE MACHINE ROOM AREA, CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE MISSING TILES WHERE EVER NEEDED. -DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT. - STAINED WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 52023FAILED18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GRILL. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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.
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.
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED DRAIN PIPE FROM THE SODA GUN DRAINING INTO THE HAND WAASH SINK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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 FLOORS AT THE BAR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. -MISSING TILES AT THEDISH WASHING AND ICE MACHINE ROOM AREA, CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE MISSING TILES WHERE EVER NEEDED. -DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT. - STAINED WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 22022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SIGNAGE
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.
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.
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 MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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
AUG 252022FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CONSUMER'S CONSUMPTION. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:45 AM. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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
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.
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 PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 DON'T USE IT UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 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 SPRAYER SO THAT SPRAYER SITS ABOVE RIM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #55 FOUND THE 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. #58 FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
JUL 302021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN AND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS.
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.
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.
FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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OCT 132020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES UNDER BAR COUNTER IN DINING AREA. MUST SEAL FOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON FAUCET SPRAYER AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ABOVE 2-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL.
OBSERVED NO OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 62020FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
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. 7-38-025.
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES UNDER BAR COUNTER IN DINING AREA. MUST SEAL FOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON FAUCET SPRAYER AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ALL BATHROOM DOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO PREVENT ANY OBNOXIOUS ODORS.
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ABOVE 2-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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