AUG 19
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LAVAZZA CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
162 E OHIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 19, 2014 · passed with conditions
4 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
* 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 CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTANTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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
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.
JUN 92014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 52014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAY 222014FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2014
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
* 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 THE PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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JUN 162011FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2011
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
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 upon re-inspection by the health authority.
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.
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.
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 code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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.
JUN 12010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-compartment sink draining slowly. Must rod out pipe and maintain sink.
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