Chicago
44
BEAT

Litttle Branch Cafe, Inc.

1251 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 · South Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
44/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
8
4 passed
Last Inspected
2015-06-15
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
44/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2015-06-15)
Failed 3 inspections (2015, 2014, 2012)
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 20×
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2015-06-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-05-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP AREA AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALMON, BLACK BEAN BURGER, EGGS, HAM, CHEESE, PICO DE GALLO, CREAM CHEESE, YOGURT, CRAB CAKES) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTA...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (3LBS OF SALMON AT 47.4F-60.3F, 2LBS OF BLACK BEAN BURGER AT 50.8F, 10LBS OF EGGS AT 54.7F, 2LBS OF HAM AT 50.3F, 5LBS OF CHEESE AT 51.7F, 2LBS OF PICO DE GALLO AT 55.1F, 2 LBS OF CREAM CH...

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 2 SMALL ROACHES NEXT TO THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON THE LID OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LID OF THE ICE MACHINE.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE KICK PLATE OF THE TWO 1 DOOR PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK AND UNDER THE FRONT MILK CHEST COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

2014-11-25 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT AND ALL CABINETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS AT FRONT COFFEE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, AND FLOORS IN REAR AREA MUST CE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALLN TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

DOOR JAM IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. WOOD MISSING.

minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FRONT BAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2014-02-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR MISSING AND DAMAGED GASKETS IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS BY THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COFFEE DEBRIS ON THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRONT SERVICE DRINK COOLERS.

2014-02-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITZE (0PPM-CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER CONTACTED MECHANIC AND UNIT WAS SERVICED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING (200PPM) BY END OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT ...

critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL HANDSINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

serious Sanitation

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

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM REPORT#1114822, DATED MAY 15, 2013. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST ELEVATE STOCK I...

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR MISSING AND DAMAGED GASKETS IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS BY THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COFFEE DEBRIS ON THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRONT SERVICE DRINK COOLERS.

2013-05-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE-DIRTY DISHES IN SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN ALL COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REATTACH THE PARTITIONER TO THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND KNIFE RACK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS IN FRONT PREP AREA ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PIPES ABOVE PREP AND THE WALLS AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

2012-05-30 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-05-29 Fail License-Task Force
CRITICAL 5
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP.ICE IS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO USAGE. ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED.CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WHICH IS SHARED WITH CONDO BLDG. WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE SAMPLE SPOONS FOR GELATO WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER AT THE 3COMP SINK. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR EXPOSED SINK NEXT TO THE PREP SINK. MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR DISHWASHING MACHINE AT...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE BAR AREA. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES SUCH AS EXCESS PAPER AND OFFICE SUPPLIES FROM THE BACK OF THE BAR SITTING AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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