NATIVE FOODS CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

1484 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

19 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2022.

Last inspected Aug 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 25

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

MAY 14

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN PREP LINE IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

MAY 20

2019

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SIDE EAST SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 19

2018

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 22

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PERMANENTLY STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 15

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 ACTIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, APPROXIMATELY 15 FRUIT FLIES ON THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN, FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 ACTIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE FOOD LINE, AND APPROXIMATELY 5 ACTIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PERMANENTLY STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST INCREASE THE COLD WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REPLACE THE BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT REFRIGERATOR WHERE DRINKS AND DESSERTS ARE STORED--MAINTAIN.

JUN 9

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-2-16,REPORT #1932067 NOT POSTED,INSTEAD POSTED WAS SUMMARY INSPECTION FROM 3-3-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ALSO INSIDE THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE MACHINE AND ICE SHUTTER AT POP DISPENSER WITH SOME MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALSO INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 2

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,SERVED AND STORED:TOFU,BEANS SOUP,CHEESE ETC. A LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY MUST BE CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. PRESENTLY MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ,TO BE ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ALSO INSIDE THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE MACHINE AND ICE SHUTTER AT POP DISPENSER WITH SOME MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALSO INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 9

2015

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 3

2015

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 26

2015

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AVAILABLE IN THE MENS OR WOMANS CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 53.3F IN LADIES WASHROOM AND 73.6F IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 85F FOR BOTH WASHROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MAR 28

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXPOSED, UNSEALED WOOD THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL EXPOSED AND RAW WOOD AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND TORN GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON FRONT COUNTER DESSERT AND BEVERAGE COOLER VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 18

2014

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND WEST SIDE EXIT DOORS WITH APPROXIMATE 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM EDGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT DOOR IS RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXPOSED, UNSEALED WOOD THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL EXPOSED AND RAW WOOD AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND TORN GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON FRONT COUNTER DESSERT AND BEVERAGE COOLER VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING WHERE PIPES ENTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 22

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE DRY FOODS STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS/DISHWARE/POTS/PANS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

SPILLED FOOD/WATER FOUND ON FLOOR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,DISHMACHINE UNIT. FLOOR UNDER COOK/STEAM LINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING;KEEP FLOORS DRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

THE MOP SINK MUST BE MADE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT ALL TIMES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 15

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE DRY FOODS STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS/DISHWARE/POTS/PANS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

SPILLED FOOD/WATER FOUND ON FLOOR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,DISHMACHINE UNIT. FLOOR UNDER COOK/STEAM LINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING;KEEP FLOORS DRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

THE MOP SINK MUST BE MADE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT ALL TIMES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 10

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING SANDWICHES,FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING THEIR DIRTY APRONS THEN RETURNING TO COOK/STEAM LINE TO HANDLE BREADS AND CHANGING SOILED GLOVES ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE. MUST WASH HANDS FEQUENTLY AND AFTER EACH SOURCE OF POSSIBLE CROSS-CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS,SOUPS,BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE DRY FOODS STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS/DISHWARE/POTS/PANS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

SPILLED FOOD/WATER FOUND ON FLOOR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,DISHMACHINE UNIT. FLOOR UNDER COOK/STEAM LINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING;KEEP FLOORS DRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

THE MOP SINK MUST BE MADE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT ALL TIMES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 11

2013

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 31

2012

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND THE REAR SIDE WEST EXIT DOOR TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE DRAIN PIPE FAR RIGHT BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IS LEAKING MUST REPAIR AND REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

JUL 22

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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