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53
YOUR CALL

Lavazza Cafe

162 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
53/100

Mixed record — 4 of 8 inspections passed

Inspections
8
4 passed
Last Inspected
2014-08-19
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
53/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2014-08-19
Failed 2 inspections (2014, 2011)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 20×
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Documentation & Training serious
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Employee Hygiene minor
2014-08-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAM, MILK AND EGGS) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERT...

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESS WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

2014-06-09 Pass Consultation
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR HALL WAY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE OVEN,AND UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,REAR KITCHEN AREA,THRU OUT THE PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

minor Sanitation

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

REAR FOOD PREP KITCHEN AREA NOT BEING USED FOR COOKING, NEED TO MAINTAIN AND CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT.

2014-06-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS AT DOOR LEADING TO THE HOTEL WITH A 1/4 INCH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE RODENT PROOF OUTER OPENINGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR HALL WAY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE OVEN,AND UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,REAR KITCHEN AREA,THRU OUT THE PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

minor Sanitation

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

REAR FOOD PREP KITCHEN AREA NOT BEING USED FOR COOKING, NEED TO MAINTAIN AND CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT.

2014-05-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG WITH THE PEST CONTROL OPERATORS CURRENT LICENSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH OPENINGS AT REVOLVING DOOR AND SIDE HOTEL ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENINGS AND PROVIDE RODENT PROOFED EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, MILK AND CHEESE) ARE BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON TH...

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR HALL WAY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUNG THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE OVEN,AND UNDER AND AROUNG EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,REAR KITCHEN AREA,THRU OUT THE PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

minor Sanitation

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

REAR FOOD PREP KITCHEN AREA NOT BEING USED FOR COOKING, NEED TO MAINTAIN AND CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENTS,

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING ANY HAIR RESTRAINT DURING THE INSPECTION. INST EVERYONE IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

2013-10-24 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2011-06-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-06-16 Fail Complaint
5
serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 (3-COMP SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, FROM 6/1/10 VISIT), NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME (7-38-090), MUST FIX. A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NEED CLEANING & RE-PAINTING, DUE TO RUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER 3-COMP SINK, BEHIND COOLER & PREP TABLE BY THE PREP SINK & IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF SPILLS/FOOD DEBRIS. ANY ITEMS STORED UNDER SINKS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per c...

minor Sanitation

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

CABINET DOORS AT DISHROOM AREA & WALLS ABOVE THE OVEN MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS & SOME DUST. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

2010-06-01 Pass Complaint
3
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 food debris inside prep coolers rubber door gaskets. Must clean and maintain gaskets.

minor Sanitation

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. Observed food/dirt build up inisde floor drain under 1-compartment sink. Must clean and maintain interior of floor drain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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...

100
Volare
100
Deli-time, L.l.c.
63
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