SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LUXURY CAFE.

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5259 W MONTROSE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 11, 2011 · passed

2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
8
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 11
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AT THIS TIME 1 SMALL PREP COOLER IS BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE,INSTRUCTED IF USE FOR COLD FOOD ,COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN BAR AREA,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,CORNERS OF DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. AT THIS TIME ,WORKER IS FIXING THE BROKEN PIPE UNDER HANDSINK

JUN 1
2010
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 20
2010
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found rear prep cooler internal air temperature at 44.9F and front cooler at 45.3F while storing potentially hazardous foods listed below. Instructed that all coolers must maintain 40F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A)."Held for inspection" tag placed on equipment.

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

Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature required during storage, preparation or service. Found 1 lb of ham in rear prep cooler at 45.1F and milk 1 gallon in front cooler at 46.2F and various dairy condiments. Instructed that all potentially hazardous foods must meet temperature of 40F or below.Value $10, 1 lb, 1 gal manager voluntarily discarded items. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).

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

Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Observed front entry door not rodent proofed. Front door has 1/4 inch gap across entire front door. Instructed tmanager to rodent proof door to prevent any rodent and/or insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

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

Small appliances in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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